Destiny 2 is Pulling DLC From Console Game Pass

It looks like Bungie still can’t pick a boundary when it comes to calling Destiny 2 free-to-play or sunsetting content. Coming December 8th of this year we’re going to be losing access to Forsaken, Shadowkeep and the Beyond Light DLC that Game Pass has listed. This also follows news of the entire Forsaken chapter being sunset from the game entirely, so in a sense, we won’t be losing much of anything from that standpoint. The remaining DLC will also be taking its final bow at the same time of the 30th Anniversary release, so start checking your bank balance now if you care about keeping or gaining any of the content floating around the game.

All of this said it seems – at least for right now – that Game Pass on PC will be keeping the current lineup of access. Forsaken will still be sunset, but you will keep everything that comes attached to Shadowkeep and Beyond Light without having to fully purchase the DLC individually. For console players, if you want to keep your access to quests, certain playlist activities, dungeons, and the almighty stasis subclass, you’re going to have to pay the mark. None of this is a huge issue, as most things that come through Game Pass are typically cycled in and out to make way for new games and content. The issue, or the biggest complaint from the community, stems from the timing of this content cycle.

Destiny 2 has always come with a substantial price tag, and the irony is not lost on most people despite the “Free to Play” tag that the game promotes. Recent news shows that in order to play the new Witch Queen dungeons and some of the other new content, you’ll need to purchase the deluxe edition of the game. If you aren’t interested in all the bells and whistles, the Game Pass option is still available, but now comes with understandable hesitation. If you plan to purchase the Witch Queen deluxe edition, full access to the 30th Anniversary, as well as Shadowkeep and Beyond Light, that price tag rolls out to a hefty $170 and some change depending on tax.

Keep in mind that this doesn’t take into account any Eververse or smaller bundle collections, that’s just for access to the DLC many of us have already been granted access to. Obviously, all of this comes down to the outlook of the individual player, but my humble opinion is that this is a horrible marketing move on Bungie’s part. The timing of the content cycle coming the same week as the anniversary event and Witch Queen approaching hot on its heels seems to sort of force players into a corner. Many people are no strangers to spending money recurrently on games with DLC drops and seasonal models almost everywhere, but with the design and web of content that Destiny 2 brings, it’s a substantial amount to spend in a short period of time.