How to Activate Shadowkeep DLC

To activate Shadowkeep DLC, simply go to the Director menu, tab over to the Season menu, and manually activate it, or open up your Destinations menu, select The Moon, and automatically queue up the new mission “A Mysterious Disturbance”. The Shadowkeep campaign will begin after the opening cutscene, and you can start playing through the expansion’s content, including new missions, PvE locations, PvP maps, weapons, armor, and exotic gear.

Activation and Access

Requirements and Availability

The process of activating Shadowkeep DLC is straightforward, but there are some essential things to know before you start.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I start Shadowkeep DLC in Destiny 2?: Open up your Destinations menu, look to the right, select The Moon, and automatically queue up the new mission “A Mysterious Disturbance”.
2. How to start Destiny 2: Shadowkeep?: Select The Moon in the Destinations menu, and you’ll automatically queue up the new mission “A Mysterious Disturbance”, which starts the Shadowkeep campaign.
3. Why can’t I start Shadowkeep?: Check if there’s a big red mission emblem on the far right of the map of The Moon called “A Mysterious Disturbance” that should start the campaign.
4. Where is the quest Legacy Shadowkeep?: The Hive Cryptoglyph is located somewhere in the Hellmouth, and with it, Eris Morn can craft further Dreambane armor for your quest to find a way inside the Pyramid.
5. Is the Shadowkeep campaign still available?: Yes, Shadowkeep will remain as part of Destiny 2 going forward, alongside more recent editions such as Beyond Light and The Witch Queen.
6. Can you still play the Shadowkeep campaign in 2023?: Yes, it is still possible to play through the Shadowkeep and Beyond Light campaigns to get up to speed with the story.
7. Can you still play Shadowkeep after The Witch Queen?: Yes, Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, The Witch Queen, and future expansions will always stay playable.
8. Is Shadowkeep being vaulted?: Not yet, but it may be in a year or two if Bungie continues its trend.
9. Has the Shadowkeep campaign been vaulted?: No, expansions from Shadowkeep on are going to stick around, with all of their story content, quests, and areas remaining accessible.
10. How do I start the legacy quest?: The legacy quest series begins automatically after spawning into the game world, and as soon as your character lands in Mos Eisley, Solo will send a message by commlink, beginning the questline.
11. Why is Destiny 2 saying I don’t have Shadowkeep?: If the Eververse store states that you don’t own Shadowkeep, you need to contact Bungie support, as they log what content each account has purchased.
12. Was Shadowkeep ever free?: Yes, Bungie has announced that all of Destiny 2’s expansions, which include Shadowkeep and The Witch Queen, will be free for a limited time.
13. Can I play Beyond Light before Shadowkeep?: If you buy Beyond Light, you will still need to buy Forsaken and Shadowkeep if you want to play those on PC, as DLC licenses do not transfer across platforms via cross-save.
14. What level should I be for Destiny 2 Shadowkeep?: It’s recommended to play the Shadowkeep campaign at level 900, as the campaign tends to drop decent items for you, even if you’re over-leveled for all the missions.
15. Can you restart the Shadowkeep campaign?: Yes, it’s a feature that was added in Shadowkeep to allow you to replay the Campaign should you so desire, and you’ll receive a destination marker on The Moon map that allows you to replay it.

Additional Information

The Shadowkeep expansion offers a wealth of new content for players, including a new dungeon, new raid, and fundamental changes to the core functionality of the game. By following the steps outlined above and understanding the answers to these frequently asked questions, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying everything that Shadowkeep has to offer. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, Shadowkeep is an essential part of the Destiny 2 experience, and with its new missions, PvE locations, PvP maps, weapons, armor, and exotic gear, there’s never been a better time to join the fight.