Destiny 2: Unveiling the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition and Its Contents
The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition of Destiny 2 is a comprehensive package that provides players with an enhanced and extended experience beyond the base Witch Queen expansion. It’s an investment for serious Destiny 2 enthusiasts looking to maximize their playtime and unlock a plethora of content.
What Expansions Come with Witch Queen Deluxe Edition?
The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition does not include separate, prior expansions like Beyond Light or Shadowkeep. Its value lies in the extra content directly related to the Witch Queen campaign and its ongoing seasonal narrative. Specifically, you get:
- The Witch Queen Expansion: The core content, featuring a new campaign, destination (Savathûn’s Throne World), Glaive weapon type, and weapon crafting.
- All Four Year 5 Seasons (Season of the Risen, Season of the Haunted, Season of Plunder, Season of the Seraph): Each season brings new story missions, activities, gear, and challenges that advance the overarching narrative of the year following the Witch Queen’s initial release. These seasons are no longer individually purchasable.
- Two Year 5 Dungeons: Access to two dungeons released during Year 5, providing challenging endgame content with unique rewards. These are separate from the campaign and seasonal activities and are often considered some of the best experiences Destiny 2 has to offer.
- The Witch Queen Exotic Pack: This includes the Osteo Striga Exotic Submachine Gun, its catalyst, and several exclusive ornaments.
- Throne World Exotic Sparrow: A unique sparrow themed around Savathûn’s Throne World.
Essentially, the Deluxe Edition is designed to provide a complete Year 5 experience of Destiny 2, centered around the Witch Queen storyline. It offers a significant amount of playable content, exclusive items, and a more involved journey through the narrative of that year.
Understanding the Deluxe Edition’s Value
The Deluxe Edition was a compelling purchase for players who wanted to experience the full scope of Year 5. By including all four seasons and the two dungeons, it offered a substantial discount compared to buying each item individually. While the individual seasons are no longer available, the content added with the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition are still available with this Edition. If you’re interested in jumping back into Destiny 2 and experiencing the Witch Queen storyline alongside the story developments of Year 5, the Deluxe Edition can still be an excellent way to do so, though perhaps not as critical a purchase as it was at launch.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What exactly is a “Season” in Destiny 2?
A Season in Destiny 2 is a limited-time, roughly three-month period that introduces new story content, activities, gear, and challenges. Each Season builds upon the overarching narrative of the year and offers unique rewards for players who participate.
2. What are “Dungeons” in Destiny 2?
Dungeons are challenging, three-player endgame activities that offer unique rewards, including powerful weapons, armor, and cosmetics. They require coordination and skill to complete and often feature intricate puzzles and encounters. They are designed to be replayable and offer a significant test of a player’s abilities.
3. Are the Year 5 Seasons still playable if I buy the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition now?
Yes, the story content and activities associated with the four Year 5 Seasons are still accessible if you purchase the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition. Even though new seasons have been released since then, the older season content remains playable.
4. Which Dungeons are included in the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition?
The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition provides access to the two dungeons released during Year 5: Duality and Spire of the Watcher.
5. Can I buy the Year 5 Dungeons separately if I don’t have the Deluxe Edition?
Yes, the two dungeons are purchasable separately as part of the Dungeon Key. This is an alternative for players who only want access to the dungeons and not the seasonal content.
6. What is the Osteo Striga and why is it included in the Deluxe Edition?
The Osteo Striga is an Exotic Submachine Gun that fires projectiles that inflict poison. It’s a powerful and unique weapon that was a highlight of the Witch Queen’s weapon crafting system. The Deluxe Edition grants immediate access to this weapon and its catalyst.
7. What is a Weapon Catalyst?
A Weapon Catalyst is an upgrade for Exotic weapons that grants them additional perks and abilities. The Osteo Striga’s catalyst enhances its damage output and poison effects. To unlock the catalyst’s benefit, you need to complete a catalyst quest or objective.
8. Does the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition include the 30th Anniversary Pack?
No, the 30th Anniversary Pack is a separate purchase and is not included in the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition. It features content inspired by Bungie’s history, including the Grasp of Avarice dungeon and various cosmetic items.
9. Is the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition worth buying now, so long after release?
The value proposition depends on your circumstances. If you haven’t played the Witch Queen campaign or experienced the Year 5 seasonal content and dungeons, it can still offer a substantial amount of gameplay. However, consider that you’ll be playing through content that is no longer the current focus of Destiny 2 updates and events. Weigh the cost against the amount of content you’ll receive compared to other options available.
10. Where can I purchase the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition?
The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition is generally available on all platforms that support Destiny 2: PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). Check the respective online stores for pricing and availability. It can be purchased digitally, and sometimes may still be available physically in some regions depending on retailer stock.
11. If I already own the base Witch Queen expansion, can I upgrade to the Deluxe Edition?
In most cases, yes. There should be an option to purchase a Deluxe Upgrade that grants you access to the seasonal content, dungeons, and the Exotic Pack without repurchasing the base expansion. Check your platform’s store for the specific upgrade option.
12. Will the gear and weapons from the Year 5 Seasons still be viable in current Destiny 2 activities?
Yes, generally. While some weapons may have fallen out of the meta due to sandbox changes, the majority of Year 5 weapons and armor are still usable and can be effective in various Destiny 2 activities. The power level system ensures that you can bring gear from past seasons up to the current level.
13. Does the Deluxe Edition give me access to activities that reward powerful gear?
Yes, absolutely. The seasonal activities and dungeons included in the Deluxe Edition offer opportunities to earn powerful gear that will help you progress your character’s power level. Dungeons, in particular, are known for their high-stat armor rolls and unique weapon perks.
14. What happens when Lightfall and Final Shape release? Will the Year 5 content disappear?
Bungie has sunset content in the past. So far, nothing has been said about the content that comes with the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition being removed.
15. What’s the best order to play the Witch Queen Deluxe Edition content in?
Generally, it’s recommended to start with the Witch Queen campaign. This will introduce you to the story and the Throne World. After that, you can experience the seasons in their chronological order: Season of the Risen, Season of the Haunted, Season of Plunder, and Season of the Seraph. You can tackle the dungeons at any time, but they’re best suited for characters who are already at a relatively high power level.