Destiny has its first clan of players to complete the hard mode of the Crota's End raid – doing so in just 27 minutes.
Despite the fact that hard mode increased enemy levels to level 33, One and Done were able to overcome the obstacles. This is pretty impressive given that the game's current level cap is 32, meaning they were at a distince disadvantage from start to finish.
Crota's End hard mode was recently added to the Dark Below expansion which released in December, and not only makes enemies tougher but also removes the Chalice of Light healing item from the raid's final boss fight.
Those who manage to complete hard mode are rewarded with exclusive loot, including some Hive-themed legendary primary weapons. Hard mode also features the Crux of Crota which is needed to enhance the Eidolon Ally (previously known as Husk of the Pit) on the Necrochasm exotic auto rifle.
Developer Bungie confirmed One and Done's success on Twitter:
Bungie User Research has confirmed the World First finishers for the Hard Mode version of Crota's End. One and Done. pic.twitter.com/jRxFsUcPxN
— Bungie (@Bungie) January 21, 2015