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First of all, if you’re wondering if Destiny 2 is worth playing: we can only say that one million players can’t be wrong! Destiny 2 has an incredibly healthy player base and most players agree that Destiny 2 is one of the most rewarding games they’ve ever played. That is, once you get into it. And that’s one of the biggest hurdles of getting into Destiny 2, because where do you begin? The fact that the game has a long and confusing history of alternating between free to play and paid models doesn’t help either. Let’s start off by looking at which content is available at what price. What Destiny 2 content is free to play?Destiny 2 has been free to play since October 2019, when the New Light version of the game was released. You can create your own character, play certain missions and complete activities in the many different locations in the game, without having to spend any money. You don’t have to worry about a level cap or time limit when playing the free to play version of Destiny 2, but if you want to experience the story campaign and some of the meatier game activities, you have to pay up. That said, the free to play version of Destiny 2 gives you plenty of opportunities to get a taste of the gameplay loop and see if this is a game that you want to sink more time into. Some of the legacy campaigns of previous expansions used to be free to play as well, but since the release of the Beyond Light expansion in 2020, more and more free content has been taken offline in a process which developer Bungie calls “vaulting”. This means that even if you want to experience the Destiny 2 story from the very beginning, you won’t be able to, as some content has already been vaulted. These are all the Destiny 2 story campaigns released so far:
Furthermore, a new Destiny 2 expansion and campaign called Lightfall will be released on February 28 2023. The original story campaign The Red War, as well the first three main expansions Curse of Osiris, Warmind and Forsaken, have been vaulted, which means that this content is inaccessible until Bungie decides to reintroduce it. There are currently no plans to bring these campaigns back to the game, but never say never! Thankfully, there's no need to worry about more expansions entering the Vault. In the Destiny 2 Showcase 2022, Bungie announced to the delight of many players that they will no longer remove expansion campaigns. This means that Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, The Witch Queen and future expansions will always stay playable. Seasonal content will enter the Destiny 2 Content Vault once a new Expansion launches. The three currently available campaigns Shadowkeep, Beyond Light and The Witch Queen, are all paid expansions and their campaigns are not free-to-play. You can however, play the first one or two missions for free to get a taste of them, but if you want to continue playing, you'll need the full paid version. What are Destiny 2 seasons?With the release of Forsaken in 2018, Bungie also introduced seasonal content with additional story content and activities. A season spans around four months, with every year seeing four different seasons that build up the story towards the next expansion and campaign. They essentially fill in the narrative gaps between the major campaigns, so to fully understand the Destiny 2 story, the seasonal content cannot be missed. That is why even if all the campaigns were still playable, you’d still miss out on the story, because a lot of it unfolds between the campaigns during these seasons. And seasonal content is always time-limited: it can’t be replayed once the season is over! What is the current Destiny 2 season?Destiny 2 is currently in Year 5, which began with the release of the newest expansion The Witch Queen in February 2022. At the same time, the sixteenth season called Season of the Risen started, which is the first of four total seasons that make up Destiny Year 5. On May 24 2022 the seventeenth season of Destiny 2 began, called Season of the Haunted, which ended on August 23. The next season, which is the current running season, is called Season of Plunder and will be active until December 6 2022, after which the fourth and final season of Year 5 will start. Once that season has concluded, Destiny will kickstart Year 6, with the release of its next expansion: Lightfall. How to catch up with the Destiny 2 story?Because the first three major expansions have been vaulted, and the seasonal content isn’t replayable at all, catching up with the Destiny 2 story in its original form (by playing it) is impossible. But don’t fret, as there are many resources that can help you understand the story so far. Of course, it isn’t required to be completely up to speed with all the story beats in order to enjoy the story. You can also easily jump into one of the available expansions as they all serve as an adequate starting point and are more or less standalone! Here are some useful resources for catching up with the Destiny 2 story:
And finally, there’s also a timeline in the game itself that has a very condensed summary of all the main events. You can access the timeline by going to the Director screen, and clicking on the emblem in the top right corner.
Where to start playing Destiny 2 in 2022?Now that you know how Destiny 2’s campaigns and seasons relate to each other, you might be wondering where you should start. It doesn’t hurt to try the free to play content first to see if you enjoy Destiny’s gameplay, before you start investing in additional paid content. The base game will give you access to the New Light campaign, which serves as a jumping board and introduces new players to the main mechanics, story and characters of Destiny 2. In addition, you can freely explore all the currently available planets and complete bounties and simple tasks to gain experience and new gear. When you start Destiny 2 for the first time, you’ll automatically be dropped into the New Light questline. It’s actually the same starting quest as in the first Destiny game, so if you’ve had some prior Destiny experience, you’ll recognize it right away! Just be sure to keep checking your quest objectives to follow along the New Light questline. Which Destiny 2 expansions should you buy?Once you’re ready for more adventure, you can choose between buying Shadowkeep, Beyond Light and The Witch Queen, which are the three currently available expansions. Additionally, there’s the season pass which will give you access to the seasonal activities. Generally, we advise to start with one of the expansions, and save the seasonal content for last. We’ll cover your options so you can decide which expansion has your preference.
How to buy the Destiny 2 season pass?If you search for the season pass in the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store or Steam store, you won’t find it. That is because the season pass has to be bought within the game, with the in-game currency Silver. Each season pass costs 1000 Silver, which amounts to $10/€10/£10. Silver has to be bought through the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store or Steam store. The more Silver you buy, the more ‘free’ Silver you get as an added bonus. Spend more, get more! These are the Destiny 2 Silver quantities that you can buy:
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and you will receive the code instantly. We are official partners of PlayStation and Xbox, so you can buy with confidence! Once you’ve topped up your wallet with Silver, you can proceed into the Destiny 2 shop to buy the season pass for 1000 Silver. Silver Buying Tip: you can always check under the Season tab in the menu how many days the current season has left. If there’s only a few days left, you might want to hold onto your Silver a bit longer and wait for the next season to start before you buy the Season Pass. — You should now have all the information you need to start your own cosmic adventure in Destiny 2 as a full-fledged Guardian. It might still be a bit intimidating, but once you start blasting aliens in the face and zoom across the galactic landscapes on your speedy Sparrow, everything will naturally fall into place. Stick with it, and Destiny 2 could become the most fun and rewarding game you’ve ever experienced, thanks to the helpful and dense community and the continuously evolving story. See you among the stars! What should I do first in Destiny 2 2022?If you're looking to pick up Destiny 2, the best place to start would be the Destiny 2 Legacy Collection followed by Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. Finally, if you love what you've played, head into Destiny 2: Lightfall coming in 2023 and get ready for what's next.
Can you play the Red War in 2022?The original story campaign The Red War, as well the first three main expansions Curse of Osiris, Warmind and Forsaken, have been vaulted, which means that this content is inaccessible until Bungie decides to reintroduce it. There are currently no plans to bring these campaigns back to the game, but never say never!
Is Shadowkeep Free 2022?As of Season 18, none of the Destiny 2 expansions are free. Those remaining in the game, Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, and The Witch Queen, are all paid content. Players can access some aspects of those expansions and the seasons associated with them for free, but most story quests require a purchase.
Why is Bungie removing content?Over the past few years, Bungie has removed a number of paid DLCs — making them no longer playable to anyone — because the game grew to a point where it was difficult to implement new content. The Red War campaign, Warmind, Curse of Osiris, and Forsaken were all placed into the Destiny Content Vault as a result.
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