Embark on an epic narrative journey through Destiny 2's story campaigns. From the fall of the Last City to the cosmic battles against ancient threats, these campaigns are your gateway to understanding the lore and the stakes of the Guardian's fight. This section outlines the main story arcs and how to experience them.
The Red War (Legacy Campaign)
The foundational campaign for Destiny 2, introducing the Cabal invasion and the loss of the Traveler's Light. While no longer playable in its original form, its events are crucial to the ongoing narrative.
- Key Events: The attack on the Tower, the loss of the Traveler's Light, the journey to reclaim it.
- Sificance: Establishes the core conflict and introduces key characters like Commander Zavala, Ikora Rey, and Cayde-6.
Curse of Osiris (Legacy Campaign)
This expansion delves into the lore of the Vex and the exiled Guardian Osiris, taking players to Mercury.
- Key Events: Investigating Vex incursions on Mercury, uncovering secrets about the Infinite Garden.
- Sificance: Expands on Vex lore and introduces the concept of the Garden of Salvation.
Warmind (Legacy Campaign)
Focuses on the Hive threat on Mars and the reawakening of the Warmind AI, Rasputin.
- Key Events: Battling Hive on Mars, activating Rasputin's defense protocols.
- Sificance: Deepens the understanding of the Hive's origins and Rasputin's role.
Forsaken (Legacy Campaign)
A pivotal expansion that introduced the Dreaming City and a darker, more mature narrative. It marked the death of Cayde-6 and the rise of the Scorn.
- Key Events: Hunting down the Barons responsible for Cayde-6's death, navigating the curse of the Dreaming City.
- Sificance: Introduced major characters like Uldren Sov (as the Crow) and the Dreaming City as a unique endgame destination.
Shadowkeep (Legacy Campaign)
Takes players back to the Moon to confront a new Hive threat and uncover secrets related to the Pyramid ships.
- Key Events: Investigating the Scarlet Keep, confronting the Nightmare of Omnigul.
- Sificance: Introduces the Darkness's direct influence and the concept of the Pyramids.
Beyond Light (Current Campaign)
Introduces the icy moon of Europa and the power of Stasis, a new Darkness subclass. Players learn to harness this power while battling the Fallen Kell, Eramis.
- Key Events: Exploring Europa, learning Stasis abilities, confronting Eramis.
- Sificance: Introduces Stasis, a major new gameplay mechanic, and expands on the lore of the Darkness.
The Witch Queen (Current Campaign)
The story of Savathûn, the Hive Queen, is revealed as players infiltrate her Throne World to uncover her plans.
- Key Events: Navigating Savathûn's Throne World, learning about the Hive's true nature, crafting weapons.
- Sificance: A critically acclaimed campaign that recontextualized much of the Hive lore and introduced weapon crafting.
Lightfall (Current Campaign)
Players pursue the Shadow Legion, a Cabal force wielding Darkness, to the hidden city of Neomuna on Neptune. This expansion introduces the Strand subclass.
- Key Events: Exploring Neomuna, learning Strand abilities, confronting the Witness's forces.
- Sificance: Introduces Strand, a new gameplay mechanic, and sets the stage for the final confrontation with the Witness.
How to Play Campaigns
New You can access campaigns through the "New Light" experience, which guides them through the most relevant story content. Legacy campaigns that have been "sunset" or removed from the game may still be referenced in dialogue or lore, but are not playable in their original form. Expansions like Beyond Light, The Witch Queen, and Lightfall are available for purchase and can be played sequentially to follow the current narrative.