All Destiny 2 Expansions in Order

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Throughout all the years that Destiny 2 has been around, there have been 8 expansions already, which is good to know the order of. Starting in 2017, the expansions are released regularly, giving us more exciting and interesting content every year or so. That being said, there is quite a bit to keep up with now, and if you’re new to the game, knowing the order of expansion releases is important if you want to play through them in order. Keep reading to learn about all Destiny 2 expansions in the order that they were released.

Curse of Osiris (2017)

Curse of Osiris was released on December 5th, 2017, shortly after the game’s official release. The Curse of Osiris expansion introduced a few new characters, as well as new missions, locations, and gear to unlock.

Characters:
- Osiris – Warlock who was exiled from the city for diving too deep into the mysteries surrounding the Vex
- Sagira – Osiris’ Ghost who was separated from her Guardian
- Brother Vance – Leader of the Followers of Osiris
Locations:
- Mercury
- The Infinite Forest
- The Lighthouse
Gear:
- The Forge
- Prestigious Ornaments

Warmind (2018)

Warmind was released shortly after Curse of Osiris on May 8th, 2018. Warmind follows the story of Ana Bray, a Guardian who everybody thought was lost. The Warmind allows access to a new raid, new weapons, activities, strikes, and even a new location.

Spire of Stars Raid
Themed weapons, gear, and armor
Escalation Protocol activity
The Valkyrie Javelin relic weapon
Strikes
Story Missions
Polar Ice Caps of Mars location
Multiplayer Arena in Private Matches

Forsaken (2018)

Forsaken was released after Warmind on September 4th, 2018. Though, as of September 22nd, 2022, the Forsaken content is no longer available and resides in the Destiny Content Vault. Taking place in the Reef, Destiny 2: Forsaken revolves around the massive breakout of the Fallen, who have escaped from the Prison of Elders and must be taken care of. They are released by the Scorn and Uldren Sov. It’s up to you to avenge the death of Cayde-6 and work with The Spider and Petra Venj in order to hunt down the 8 Barons of the Scorn.

Last Call Mission
High Plains Blues Mission
Scorned Mission
The Machinist Mission
Nothing Left to Say Mission
A Hum of Starlight Mission
Awakening Mission
Broken Courier Mission
The Oracle Engine Mission
Dark Monastery Mission
8 New Target Adventures
Broodhold Strike
Warden of Nothing Strike
The Hollowed Lair Strike
The Corrupted Strike
Last Wish Raid
The Shattered Throne Dungeon
Tangled Shore Location
Dreaming City Location
8 New Lost Sectors
4 New Crucible Maps
4 New Gambit Maps
9 Additional Supers

Shadowkeep (2019)

Shadowkeep was released on October 1st, 2019, following the Forsaken expansion. Unlike Forsaken, you can still purchase and play the Shadowkeep expansion. Shadowkeep takes place on the Moon, where Iris Morn released new Nightmares into the world that once were kept dormant below the Moon’s surface. It’s up to you to help contain this uncontrollable power.

A Mysterious Disturbance Mission
In Search of Answers Mission
In the Deep Mission
Beyond Mission
Luna’s Calling Quest
The Festering Core Strike
The Scarlet Keep Strike
Pit of Heresy Dungeon
Garden of Salvation Raid
Moon Location
K1 Communion Lost Sector
K1 Crew Quarters Lost Sector
K1 Logistics Lost Sector
K1 Revelation Lost Sector
Fragment Crucible Map
Widow’s Court Crucible Map
Twilight Gap Crucible Map

Beyond Light (2020)

Beyond Light was released on November 10th, 2020, following Shadowkeep. In Beyond Light, you must hunt down Eramis, the Kell of Darkness, who is found on Europa with her army of Fallen. Within Beyond Light, there were quite a few new features unlocked, including a new Subclass for your guardian.

Europa Location
Exo Challenges
Empire Hunt Missions
Exotic Weapons
Exotic Armor
Themed Gear
Born in Darkness Quest
The Disgraced Strike
The Glassway Strike
Deep Stone Crypt Raid
Bunker E15 Lost Sector
Concealed Void Lost Sector
Perdition Lost Sector
Stasis Subclasses

The Witch Queen (2022)

The Witch Queen, following Beyond Light, was released on February 22nd, 2022. Throughout The Witch Queen, you will venture into Savathûn’s Throne World and hunt down the Witch Queen herself. Take a look below to learn about some of the new things you can experience in The Witch Queen expansion.

Savathun’s Throne World Location
The Wellspring activity
Vow of the Disciple Raid
Lucent Brood Enemy Faction
Glaive Weapons
Weapon Crafting ability
4 New Seasons
New themed weapons and armor
Legendary Difficulty for Campaigns

Lightfall (2023)

Lightfall is the final and most recent expansion to be released for Destiny 2. It was released on February 28th, 2023, and features loads of new experiences for you to discover.

Neomuna Neptune Location
First Contact Mission
Under Seige Mission
Downfall Mission
Breakneck Mission
On the Verge Mission
No Time Left Mission
Headlong Mission
Desperate Measures Mission
New Strike
New Armor, Weapons, Exotics, Cosmetics, and Weapon Perks
Strand Subclass
Legendary Campaign difficulty
Root of Nightmares Raid
3 New Lost Sectors
Crucible Changes

The Final Shape (2024)

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The Final Shape was released on June 4th, 2024. Within The Final Shape, you take a trip into the Pale Heart to try to release the Traveler from the Witness’s grasp once and for all. Meanwhile, you’ll meet up with some old friends and make some new ones.