Making sense of Destiny 2’s DLCs can leave beginners and veterans alike scratching their heads. The game has a plethora of content for sale, and it’s hard to figure out what DLC you should buy.
There’s only so much you can do in Destiny 2 as a free-to-play guardian, so if you want to enjoy the game to its fullest, you need to shell out some cash. Here’s a quick breakdown of all purchasable content in Destiny 2, excluding cosmetics in the Eververse store.
All DLCs in Destiny 2 and what to buy
| Content type | Contains | Base Price |
| Episodes (Seasons) | – Three acts spread out over four months – One season pass – Seasonal activities – Seasonal weapons – Content from episodes disappears with the yearly expansion | 1,500 Silver (roughly $15) |
| The Final Shape + Annual Pass | – The Final Shape DLC – The Final Shape dungeon key – Three episodes | $99.99 Lowest recorded price: $79.99 (20 percent off) |
| The Final Shape | – The Final Shape campaign – Prismatic subclass – Exotic class items (Prismatic only) – The Pale Heart activities – Salvation’s Edge raid – Liminality Nightfall – Can earn Exotic and Legendary weapons | $49.99 Lowest recorded price: $33.49 (33 percent off) |
| Lightfall | – Lightfall campaign – Strand subclass – Neomuna activities – Root of Nightmares raid and weapons – HyperNet Current Nightfall – Earnable Exotic and Legendary weapons | $49.99 Lowest recorded price: $7.49 (75 percent off) |
| The Witch Queen | – The Witch Queen campaign – Savathûn’s Throne World activities – Vow of the Disciple raid and weapons – Birthplace of the Vile and The Lightblade Nightfalls – Can earn Exotic and Legendary weapons | $29.99 Lowest recorded price: $7.49 (75 percent off) |
| Legacy Collection (2024) | – Lightfall expansion – The Witch Queen expansion – All available content packs | $69.99 Lowest recorded price: $24.50 (65 percent off) |
| Dungeon Keys | – Two dungeons per key | 2,000 Silver each (roughly $20) |
| Content Packs | – A dungeon – A raid (except for 30th Anniversary) – New Exotic weapons available to earn – New Exotic armor available to earn (except for 30th Anniversary) | $19.99 to 24.99 Lowest recorded prices: $2.99 to $3.74 (85 percent off) |
Expansions are the biggest updates by far, with a campaign, multiple new weapons and armor, and several activities tied to that destination. Lightfall and The Final Shape also bring a new subclass each (Strand and Prismatic, respectively). Expansions let you access Exotic weapons and armor, though you must obtain them from the appropriate sources.
Episodes are the game’s seasons. Destiny 2 has three episodes per expansion cycle, each lasting four months. This year’s episodes will disappear after The Final Shape ends.
Content Packs are smaller pieces of content that grant access to Exotic and Legendary weapons, generally alongside a raid and a dungeon, letting you get the equipment by playing the proper activities. Dungeon keys are sold in the in-game shop and grant you access to two dungeons each, though you must still farm their respective weapons and Exotics.
Keep an eye out for discounts since most of these items may appear with a markdown of 75 percent or more. Individual DLCs can go on sale without the Legacy Collection pack getting a discount.
Which Destiny 2 DLC should I buy?
Normally, purchasing the most recent DLC is more beneficial, though it usually comes with a much heavier price tag. Buying the latest expansion also grants you the current episode at the time of purchase, which makes the deal less bitter.
Episodes, on the other hand, are generally worth buying since they have a good cost for the amount of content they offer.
It’s worth adding older expansions to your cart when they’re on sale, but your budget will dictate if it’s worth paying the full price for them. If you want to get everything at once, the Legacy Collection is a better deal when discounts aren’t involved.
Likewise, you should always buy content packs when they’re discounted since they go for cheap, but they’re not worth the full price.
| DLC | Highlights | Worth buying? |
| Episodes | – Seasonal weapons – Seasonal activities | Yes |
| The Final Shape | – Prismatic subclass – Khvostov 7G-0X auto rifle – Still Hunt sniper rifle – Exotic class items – Exotic armor | Generally (Depends on budget) |
| Lightfall | – Strand subclass – Exotic weapons – Exotic armor | On sale. Might be worth the full price. |
| The Witch Queen | – Campaign – Osteo Striga SMG – Parasite grenade launcher – Exotic armor | On sale. Possibly worth the full price. |
| The Legacy Collection (2024) | – Lightfall – The Witch Queen – All content packs (dungeon keys not included) | Worth it if you’re buying legacy items individually without a discount. |
| Content Packs | – Raids (minus 30th Anniversary) – Dungeons – Exotic and Legendary Weapons | Exclusively on sale |
| Dungeon Keys | – Two dungeons | Worth it for The Final Shape; older dungeon keys depend on your budget. |
Content Packs and dungeon keys can also be confusing, so we broke them down into a simpler explanation below.
All Content Packs and Dungeon keys in Destiny 2, explained
| Pack | Contains | Price |
| Beyond Light Pack | – Deep Stone Crypt raid – Europa destination weapons – The Glassway Nightfall – Can earn Exotic weapons and armor | $19.99 Lowest recorded price: $2.99 (85 percent off) |
| 30th Anniversary Pack | – Grasp of Avarice dungeon – Grasp of Avarice weapons – Gjallarhorn Exotic rocket launcher | $24.99 Lowest recorded price: $3.74 (85 percent off) |
| Shadowkeep Pack | – Garden of Salvation raid – Garden of Salvation weapons – Pit of Heresy dungeon – Xenophage Exotic machine gun – The Scarlet Keep Nightfall – Earnable Exotic weapons and armor | $19.99 Lowest recorded price: $2.99 (85 percent off) |
| Forsaken Pack | – Last Wish raid – Last Wish weapons – Shattered Throne dungeon – Can earn Multiple Exotic weapons and armor | $19.99 Lowest recorded price: $2.99 (85 percent off) |
| The Final Shape dungeon key | – Two dungeons and their associated items. | 2,000 Silver |
| Lightfall dungeon key | – Ghosts of the Deep dungeon – Warlord’s Ruin dungeon | 2,000 Silver |
| The Witch Queen dungeon key | – Duality dungeon – Spire of the Watcher dungeon | 2,000 Silver |
