Is Beyond the Light Free?
Beyond the Light, a major expansion for Destiny 2, is currently available for free as part of February’s PS Plus offerings, which also include Evil Dead: The Game, OlliOlli World, and Mafia: Definitive Edition. This offer allows players to experience the thrilling campaign and new subclass introduced in Beyond Light without having to purchase the expansion separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Beyond Light and Destiny 2
- Is the Beyond Light story free?: The Beyond Light story is not entirely free; while you can play the first one or two missions for free, you’ll need to purchase the full expansion to continue playing the campaign.
- Is Beyond Light free for Xbox?: Beyond Light is no longer available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers to download and play on Xbox and PC.
- Do you still need to buy Beyond Light?: If you don’t purchase Beyond Light, you won’t have access to the content that requires the expansion, and you’ll experience an adjusted version of the game.
- Do I have to buy Beyond Light and Witch Queen?: Beyond Light and The Witch Queen are separate DLCs, and you’ll need to purchase each to access their associated content.
- Is Destiny 2 worth playing in 2023?: With hundreds of thousands of players still enjoying the game, Destiny 2 is definitely worth playing in 2023.
About Destiny 2 Expansions and Content
- How much is the Beyond Light expansion?: The Standard Edition of Beyond Light costs $40.
- Will Beyond Light be removed?: Bungie has pledged to keep Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, and The Witch Queen playable forever.
- What does the Beyond Light include?: Beyond Light unlocks a new frost-themed subclass called Stasis, a thrilling campaign, and ice-cold cosmetics, Legendary gear, and powerful Exotic armor and weapons.
- Is Destiny 2 free?: Destiny 2 is a free-to-play online first-person shooter video game.
- Is Destiny 1 still active?: Destiny 1 will no longer receive planned game updates or content, but players can still access Destiny 1 content through Destiny: Rise of Iron.
About Playing and Purchasing Beyond Light
- Do I need to buy Beyond Light before Witch Queen?: You’ll need to purchase Beyond Light separately, as The Witch Queen expansion does not include Forsaken, Shadowkeep, or Beyond Light.
- Is Shadowkeep and Beyond Light free?: Only the Forsaken campaign is currently free, and Shadowkeep might become free for a short period in 2023.
- Is Beyond Light being vaulted?: Bungie has promised that DLC content will no longer be removed, but seasonal content will leave the game on a yearly basis.
- Will there be a Destiny 3?: There are currently no confirmed plans for a Destiny 3 game, but Bungie has been teasing a new Destiny game through a recent survey.
- What expansion should I buy for Destiny 2?: The Witch Queen is a highly-recommended expansion for new players, offering the pinnacle of storytelling in the game, but Forsaken is also considered one of the best Destiny 2 DLCs released so far.