The Dawning seeks to pad out the experience delivered by
Destiny: Rise of Iron. Provided you've got that installed, you'll instantly be given the opportunity to participate in a handful of new quests and bounties. If you're a fan of
Destiny's format, you'll be happy with what's on offer; if you love hunting down Exotic Weapons, this is the stuff you're always on the lookout for. And the new Record Book, available for every participant, adds a slew of new challenges.
Further fleshing out the boots-on-the-ground gameplay is the addition of Strike scoring, which hearkens back to the days when Bungie worked on the storied Halo series. Having your performance tracked on the fly lends the proceedings a delightfully arcadey feel, and while it may not have a drastic impact on the actual gameplay, it's still satisfying to see your efforts rewarded in any way.