Destiny 2 Expansions in Order: Release Dates & Content

by | Aug 15, 2024

While Seasons/Episodes keep Destiny 2 alive throughout the year, Expansions get most of the attention. And rightfully so.

Seasons are responsible for most of the new gear and activities that keep us returning for more. Yet Expansions are responsible for the new locations, campaigns, and brand-new raids and play an important role in the game’s roadmap and future.

Destiny 2 DLC Expansions

A total of 9 distinct Destiny 2 Expansions have been released so far. This list covers all 9 Expansions in detail, including their start and end dates, Power level caps, and endgame content.

-TitleRelease DateMax PowerEndgame contentYear
Season 1 art Destiny 2 900pDestiny 2 launch6 September 2017305Leviathan RaidYear 1
Season 2 art Destiny 2 900pCurse of Osiris5 December 2017335Eater of Worlds Raid LairYear 1
Season 3 art Destiny 2 900pWarmind8 May 2018385Spire of Stars Raid LairYear 1
Season 4 art Destiny 2 900pForsaken DLC4 September 2018600Last Wish Raid and Shattered Throne DungeonYear 2
Season 8 art Destiny 2 900pShadowkeep DLC1 October 2019960Garden of Salvation Raid and Pit of Heresy DungeonYear 3
Season 12 art Destiny 2 900pBeyond Light DLC10 November 20201260Deep Stone Crypt RaidYear 4
Season16 TBC art Destiny 2 900pThe Witch Queen DLC22 February 20221560Vow of the Disciple RaidYear 5
Season of Defiance featuredLightfall DLC28 February 20231810Root of Nightmares RaidYear 6
Pyramids Darkness Destiny 2 900pThe Final Shape DLC4 June 20242000Salvation's Edge RaidYear 7

Newest D2 Expansion: The Final Shape

The Final Shape is the current Destiny 2 Expansion. Despite not reaching player counts as high as Lightfall, many consider it the best Expansion to date.

It features a terrific campaign that managed the impossible: Provide us with a satisfying end to the 10-year Light and Dark saga. It also introduced the fan-favorite Prismatic Subclass, several top-tier weapons and many well-liked quests.

We detail everything that came with this Expansion in our Destiny 2 Calendar guide.

Next Destiny 2 Expansion?

While Bungie has been quiet since the release of The Final Shape, rumors say that The Final Shape will be the last major Expansion for the game. From now on, the plan is to release smaller content packs every six months or so. We’ll have to wait until Bungie either confirms or denies these rumors…

What to Expect from an Expansion

This is everything you can expect from an Expansion in Destiny 2:

  • A new destination
  • A new Campaign, including a Legend difficulty
  • A new activity, like Terminal Overload or Wellspring
  • A brand-new Raid
  • New weapons
  • New armor sets
  • And sometimes, a new Element or Subclass

Plus, Expansions often feature content that is available to both Expansion owners and free-to-play players. For example, most Expansions give everyone access to their new destination, including free-to-play players.

Before you go…

While seasons all cost the same, the same can’t be said about their quality levels. Some were real bangers, while others left a lot to be desired. That said, The Final Shape will be a break-or-make moment for the Destiny franchise, and Bungie has admitted they are doing absolutely everything they can to ensure The Final Shape is at least as good as the best Destiny DLCs to date.

Will they succeed? Only time will tell…

About The Author

Ric Molina
Ric Molina
I've been covering gaming since 2012, and some of my work has been featured by large brands, including MSN.com, Forbes, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more. I've been obsessed with Destiny 2 (and now Diablo 4) for years now, and I hope to provide new and returning players with the guides and resources I wish I had when I first started.
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