Bungie offers preview of Crucible modes and maps

Destinyplayers will be able to access a taste of the upcoming expansion,The Taken King, for free next week.

Bungie confirmedthat while you won’t be able to test out any new super abilities or increase the level 34 cap, you will be able to play new Crucible modes Rift and Mayhem across eight new PvP maps.

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Hurry though: the preview — which starts on September 8 — will end on September 14, at which point the maps and modes will only be available to those who’ve splashed out for the new content.

September 8-14 is the last chance to playDestinyas a Year One experience, and will be your last opportunity to secure those last few lingering Year One Triumphs. After this point, light levels, weapons and armor will change with the arrival ofThe Taken King. It’ll also be your last chance to complete your outstanding bounties, along with any Wolf Hunt Patrols (and secure those shiny Prison of Elders treasure chest keys).

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

How are you feeling, Guardians? Excited for a new year of challenges, or sad to see your favourite missions and grinds disappear? I’m a little of both!

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.