While big expansions get most of the attention, Seasons are what keep Destiny 2 alive throughout the year.
With an average of 4 seasons per year, they are responsible for most of the new gear and activities that keep us coming back for more. Seasons are the backbone of the game’s roadmap and future.
Destiny 2 Seasons in order
A total of 23 distinct Destiny 2 Seasons have been released so far. This list covers all 23 seasons in detail, including their start and end dates, Power level caps, and endgame content.
| - | Season | Title | Start Date | End Date | Max Power | Endgame content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Season 1 | Red War | September 6, 2017 | December 5, 2017 | 305 | Leviathan Raid |
 | Season 2 | Curse of Osiris | December 5, 2017 | May 8, 2018 | 335 | Eater of Worlds Raid Lair |
 | Season 3 | Warmind | May 8, 2018 | September 4, 2018 | 385 | Spire of Stars Raid Lair |
 | Season 4 | Forsaken DLC Season of the Outlaw | September 4, 2018 | December 4, 2018 | 600 | Last Wish Raid and Shattered Throne Dungeon |
 | Season 5 | Season of the Forge | December 4, 2018 | March 5, 2019 | 650 | Scourge of the Past Raid |
 | Season 6 | Season of the Drifter | March 5, 2019 | June 4, 2019 | 700 | - |
 | Season 7 | Season of Opulence | June 4, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | 750 | Crown of Sorrow Raid |
 | Season 8 | Shadowkeep DLC Season of the Undying | October 1, 2019 | December 10, 2019 | 960 | Garden of Salvation Raid and Pit of Heresy Dungeon |
 | Season 9 | Season of Dawn | December 10, 2019 | March 9, 2020 | 970 | - |
 | Season 10 | Season of the Worthy | March 10, 2020 | June 9, 2020 | 1010 | - |
 | Season 11 | Season of Arrivals | June 9, 2020 | November 10, 2020 | 1060 | Prophecy Dungeon |
 | Season 12 | Beyond Light DLC Season of the Hunt | November 10, 2020 | February 9, 2021 | 1260 | Deep Stone Crypt Raid |
 | Season 13 | Season of the Chosen | February 9, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | 1310 | - |
 | Season 14 | Season of the Splicer | May 11, 2021 | August 24, 2021 | 1320 | Vault of Glass Raid |
 | Season 15 | Season of the Lost | August 24, 2021 | February 22, 2022 | 1330 | - |
 | Special event | 30th Anniversary* | December 7, 2021 | February 22, 2022 | 1330 | Grasp of Avarice Dungeon |
 | Season 16 | The Witch Queen DLC Season of the Risen | February 22, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | 1560 | Vow of the Disciple Raid |
 | Season 17 | Season of the Haunted | May 24, 2022 | August 23, 2022 | 1570 | Duality Dungeon |
 | Season 18 | Season of Plunder | August 23, 2022 | December 6, 2022 | 1580 | King's Fall Raid |
 | Season 19 | Season of the Seraph | December 6, 2022 | February 28, 2023 | 1590 | Spire of the Watcher Dungeon |
 | Season 20 | Season of Defiance | February 28, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | 1810 | Root of Nightmares Raid |
 | Season 21 | Season of the Deep | May 22, 2023 | August 22, 2023 | 1810 | Ghost of the Deep Dungeon |
 | Season 22 | Season of the Witch | August 22, 2023 | November 28, 2023 | 1810 | Crota's End Raid |
 | Season 23 | Season of Wish | November 28, 2023 | June 4, 2024 | 1810 | Warlord's Ruin Dungeon |
 | Episode 1 | Echoes | June 4, 2024 | TBC | New Raid |
* For the sake of clarity, Bungie’s 30th Anniversary pack was not technically a season. That said, it was more expensive than a Season and acted as a Season following the massive delay of the Witch Queen DLC.
If you’re unclear on what is still available in the game and what has been removed to put into the Destiny Content Vault, this post will tell you exactly what content is still available.
New Destiny 2 season
The current Destiny 2 season is Season of the Wish (S23) and features, among other things, a brand-new dungeon. We cover in detail everything that is planned this Season in this Destiny 2 Calendar.
Next Destiny 2 season: A move to Episodes
We already know that Season of the Wish (S23) will be the last Season of Destiny 2. As confirmed during Bungie’s The Final Shape livestream, Destiny 2 will replace the current Seasons with Episodes. Episodes will probably be very similar to Seasons in content (a seasonal activity, a weekly storyline, and a raid or a dungeon).
However, Episodes are meant to be longer, lasting 4 months instead of 3, and will supposedly tell more standalone stories, unlike the current seasonal model, which aims to tell an evolving story that builds towards the next DLC.
We will know more about Episodes as we get closer to The Final Shape DLC, scheduled for June 4, 2024.
Destiny 2 Episodes
What to Expect from a Season
Seasons are a great value and are absolutely worth the $10 they cost. Not convinced? Just look at everything you can expect from a Season in Destiny 2:
- New story missions
- A new seasonal activity
- New weapons (10+ per season)
- New armor sets
Plus, Seasons often come with new content that is available to both season pass holders and free-to-play players. For example, some Seasons include:
- Reprised Raids (such as Vault of Glass)
- Dungeons (such as Prophecy)
- New Playlist, Nightfall, and Iron Banner weapons
What not to expect from a Season
Seasons are, a great value, but you can’t be surprised that some things are only available with the purchase of more expensive Yearly Destiny 2 Expansions.
These are the pieces of content that are generally reserved for yearly Expansions:
- A new story campaign
- A new activity (like Nightmare Hunts or Empire Hunts)
- A brand-new raid
And, of course, Expansions also offer accessible things to free-to-play players. Some examples:
- A new destination
- A new element (like Stasis or Strand)
While seasons all cost the same, $10, 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 quality of Seasons continues to improve over time. I expect Lightfall’s seasons to be among the best we’ve seen so far.
What is your favorite Season in Destiny 2? I’m definitely split between Season of the Seraph and Season of the Witch.
Just finished Season 23 quests. When will these new seasons start?