2024 Destiny 2 Buyer's Guide

Destiny 2 has a ton of content from the past 7 years, and even more now that The Final Shape has come out! While Bungie has thankfully simplified things a little bit with the Legacy Collection, the amount of stuff in this game can be overwhelming. This video aims to break down what exactly you're getting in each pack or expansion and give you my opinion on whether it's worth buying in 2024.
Timestamps:
00:22 - Intro
00:46 - Quick Answer
1:13 - Forsaken Pack
1:47 - Shadowkeep Pack
2:26 - Beyond Light Pack
3:06- 30th Anniversary Pack
3:49 - The Witch Queen
4:32 - Lightfall
5:25 - Legacy Collection 2024
6:25 - The Final Shape
7:37 - Annual Pass
8:51 - Episode Pass
10:16 - Dungeon Keys
11:34 - Silver Bundles
12:02 - 2024 Buyer's Guide Infographic
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[@SPCrisis]

this is exactly what i was looking for, thank you man!

[@YourFNGamers]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@Alkp3k]

This is by far the best explanation. The best video on KZbin I have seen explained thank you sir.

[@YourFNGamers]

Thanks! My goal was to let people know what was included and whether it was worth buying without all the fluff!

[@Liko0c]

Great explanation and the final picture summarising everything you said was great. Very helpful thanks!

[@YourFNGamers]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@SonOfTheSea91]

So glad they finally just added all of their previously released content to the Legacy Collection!

[@YourFNGamers]

Yes, 100% That simplified it so much from the previous mess!

[@stupidchange]

except the fucking dungeons

[@ramirezbrian86]

Is this everything mini final shape?

[@robdamob9778]

@@ramirezbrian86 everything but the dungeon keys

[@adamjmathieu]

Just got the 30th year pack anniversary pack but its not very clear where to start i figured red war but idk the game is not new player friendly i guess shadowkeep will be my start

[@michaelremigio8063]

Thanks for this video, it was very clear and helpful

[@YourFNGamers]

Glad to hear that! Thanks!

[@wtfissunlight3276]

Thank you for the video. I played the first Destiny on PS3, and have been thinking about hopping back into the world of Destiny. The store page and game seem a bit like a cluster. Luckily I have informative videos like this that help so I don’t have to run away from it haha Bungie should thank you.

[@YourFNGamers]

I'm glad to hear it was helpful!

[@TFTBLpod]

I'm not going to play Destiny 2 but I appreciate you guys helping people out with this!

[@YourFNGamers]

Thanks!

[@theimmoralcookie6344]

I'm still upset I paid money for this game when it came out, only for it to go free to play and delete all of the content I paid for, and then ask another $80 for everything while its on SALE (minus shape). Bungie is terrible when it comes to Destiny 2 and deserves absolutely nothing. Good video tho.

[@YourFNGamers]

Yeah, it is a bummer that removing content was their solution for awhile, and we still see it to some extent with seasonal content and assumedly the new episodic content. It'd be nice if they could give everyone some kind of discount on the Legacy Collection based on what they already own or have purchased in the past, even if it is now removed. This is also why I usually recommend picking the expansions up on sale, because it's absolutely ridiculously overpriced getting everything for the list price.

[@jpappiakapapshady9048]

I dont understand why you buy the expansion but you have to pay $20 for a dungeon key as well? Are dungeon keys worth it?

[@kylekilgore291]

@@YourFNGamersfor a while? Tf you mean I still have content I paid for that I cannot play. It’s still ongoing. Destiny 2 simp

[@jeffw3905]

Yes all of that dated content you weren’t even playing . Stop white knighting lmao

[@sleazydzx]

I have a friend that just started D2 for the first time and wants me to play with him. I'll stop playing a while back and want to start over with him and still can't believe they removed all the year 1 stuff. That's crazy

[@YourFNGamers]

Yeah, it's a bummer for sure

[@thndrxxx]

Thank you my man, getting back into destiny and the complicated buying of expansions seems to have stayed the same. Gonna start out with legacy and if I'm feeling it I'll get final shape on a discount. Thanks for making a super informative video about all this and the nice graphic at the end. :)

[@YourFNGamers]

Glad it was helpful! Yeah, they simplified the process a little by putting almost all of the old content in the Legacy Collection, but it's definitely more complicated than it needs to be! I definitely think grabbing the Legacy Collection on sale and then picking up Final Shape when it goes on sale is a great strategy!

[@hoomagoat4513]

I don’t get it, I bought the legacy collection and got all the weapon packs but there all still locked. Do I have to do the quests to get them, I thought I would already own all of the exoctics??

[@YourFNGamers]

Ah, that's a good question. The individual expansions/packs and the Legacy Collection that combines them all give you access to those exotics in the sense that they can now drop randomly throughout the world, from activities that reward exotic engrams, or be claimed in the Monument of Lost Light in the tower. There are some that are tied to quests that you can pick up by playing the associated campaigns as well. Though I know a lot of us would love it if we just had the entire selection at our disposal from the jump, the way Destiny 2 does it still requires you to get them through playing.

[@H2ydrogen]

Thanks man

[@YourFNGamers]

No Problem!

[@paracydic7416]

Thanks for such a helpful and concise explanation! I'm sure this is what every new/returning player who is on the fence about "Destiny: The Final Shape" is looking for before jumping in. At least it was for me 👍

[@YourFNGamers]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@Sealo.]

Really appreciate the video! if i have forsaken, shadowkeep, and beyond light. should i buy lightfall alone? cause i already played witch queen when it was free so idk if its worth legacy. or should i skip lightfall and just get the final shape? do you think there would be final shape sales this summer cause if not ill probably buy it now. anyway thanks for the video and your research!

[@YourFNGamers]

So it depends. If you're only missing Lightfall ($10 on sale), The Witch Queen ($6 on sale), and the 30th Anniversary Pack ($4 on sale), buying all of those separately would only run you $20 which is $5 cheaper than The Legacy Collection which is on sale for $25 vs it saving you $15 when things aren't on sale. So yeah, picking one or all of those up individually is a better option for you if they're on sale. It's up to you if you think The Witch Queen and the 30th Anniversary Pack are worth it, as not owning them does lock you out of a raid, a dungeon, and some exotics I believe, so if you're interested in those, it might be worth it to pick those ones up, too. The Final Shape will go on sale, but I don't know when. Historically, the newest expansions have gone on sale during the summer sales and at the release of new seasons, so there may be some sales in July or August, but previous expansions have come out in February/March, so a summer sale comes after 5ish months after release. The second Episode will begin in early October, so I feel pretty confident in saying The Final Shape will be on sale then.

[@Sealo.]

@@YourFNGamers thanks alot! do you think i should buy tfs or lightfall for now? cause i probably wont buy both for now

[@YourFNGamers]

Depends on what you want. In terms of story, The Final Shape is way better than Lightfall. Both come with subclasses, Strand in Lightfall and Prismatic in The Final Shape and those are both excellent in my opinion. I think the biggest thing is how much do you want to spend? $10 for Lightfall or $50 for The Final Shape? I think The Final Shape is an overall better experience, but it's definitely a bigger risk financially if you end up not liking it.

[@Sealo.]

@@YourFNGamers thanks a lot man keep up the great work

[@theimmoralcookie6344]

What about dungeon keys? I've heard the packs don't include access to the dungeons cause you need the keys.

[@YourFNGamers]

That is a good question! The Dungeon Keys are separate and need to be purchased for ~$20 each if you want the dungeons that came out during The Witch Queen and Lightfall. Some packs do come with dungeons though, usually the older ones. Forsaken Pack comes with The Shattered Throne, Shadowkeep comes with Pit of Heresy, and the 30th Anniversary pack comes with Grasp of Avarice.

[@annivasodysseos5463]

Great Video! i have a question with the annual pass do i get the upcoming dungeons of Final Shape?

[@YourFNGamers]

Yes, the annual pass comes with The Final Shape Dungeon Key and will get you access to the two upcoming dungeons.

[@Dreamcancel696]

So all the old stuff is still relevant today? I like that ace of spades gun from the forsaken pack

[@YourFNGamers]

Not every exotic is going to be meta, but there are definitely ones that still see a lot of use that are tied to the older content. Unless you're trying to do the raids on the highest difficulty, you can get away with using just about any exotic that you find fun.

[@kenji7186]

So coming from a f2p tht just played the open access with the collection on discount should I get it and then wait for final shape to be on sale? Cuz I think it's kinda worth it somewhat(although I still think those exotics shouldn't be lock behind a paywall if they gonna make the campaign free) but I'm not from US so instead imagine of buying the collection for 20$ I'm buying this for 80$ probably the lowest it can be

[@YourFNGamers]

If you've enjoyed what you've played so far and are looking for more content, then I don't think you'd go wrong with the Legacy Collection, especially when it's on sale. There are still a ton of exotic weapons and armor that have been fun to play with and relevant to the meta that it'll get you, even though I 100% agree that it's a bummer they are locked behind a paywall. The Witch Queen and Lightfall campaigns are also a lot of fun, plus Strand is one of my favorite subclasses. By the time you've worked your way through everything, hopefully The Final Shape will be on sale, too!

[@whatsamazing1531]

Do you know if when you purchase the legacy collection do you unlock the 50 exotics immediately or do you have to do quests ?

[@YourFNGamers]

Good question, you will not unlock them immediately. You will get a few exotic ciphers that can be spent on some weapons upon purchase of the Forsaken Pack which comes with the Legacy Collection. For the rest it's a combination of quests, dungeons/raids, and random drops.

[@Mayhemz.95]

Hey, great video. So as a new player i shoulr b3 buying legacy collection 2024 for £18.99? I read it doesnt include the lightfall or witch queen dungeon keys? How much are they? And if i enjoy d2 i should pickup final shape on sale down the line? Edit: I will likely be playing with my 2 cousins who haven't played any d2 either, so I figured the cheaper legacy collection would be preferable over the final shape dlc

[@YourFNGamers]

Thanks! Yes, for you it sounds like the Legacy Collection is a great choice! You're right, it won't include the dungeon keys which run $20 a piece, but I would recommend checking out the four other dungeons you'll have access to before deciding if you want to purchase the Lightfall and Witch Queen ones. That way if dungeons aren't you're thing, you're not wasting your money. And then once you've gotten a feel for the game, if you're still enjoying it go for The Final Shape!

[@JaiveerGuram]

Hi I am a new player just started playing destiny isn't the legacy edition more important to buy in comparison to the final shape because it has basically all of the previous content? just wanted to know if i could only buy 1 which would you reccomend

[@YourFNGamers]

It depends on what you are wanting, but as a brand new player, the Legacy Collection is a fantastic deal. Now if you're looking to be able to play through a cohesive story by starting with all the old content in the Legacy Collection, unfortunately you can't because of the way that Destiny has done it's story. Because of this, some people like to jump into the freshest expansion to experience the story as it comes out. Many new players also get into the game because their veteran friends have been hassling them to try it out and so those players may find it more fun to get The Final Shape since that's what their friends will be wanting to play. Eventually, if you like playing Destiny, you'll probably want both, since the Legacy Collection gives you access to a lot of exotics that you can use to make new builds, and The Final Shape is where all the new stuff is. So ultimately, if you don't care about playing the newest stuff right away, I'd say going with the Legacy Collection will get you a ton of bang for your buck and then down the road you can probably score The Final Shape on sale. But if you're playing with a group, see what they're doing because it'd be a bummer to not be able to play with friends.

[@ho8ojoe8]

What im trying to figure out is is it worth supporting the game? I've just started playing because my friend has started playing it again, he used to play years ago and bought all the content. But so much of his content is unavailable now. And the whole thing of the dungeon keys being removed which you now have to spend silver to be able to enter the dungeons which you previously would've got in the dlc.

[@YourFNGamers]

It's up to you if you want to support the game. I love the game and have gotten a ton of enjoyment for my investment in the game, even though I've been there from the beginning and can no longer go back and play some of the older content I had. MMO like games change and I'm okay with that and while I appreciate game preservation and digital ownership rights, I feel like for a majority of gamers it's a nice idea they would never utilize. The dungeon keys thing is weird, but I think it has more to do with the console makers than Bungie, as part of their reason was so that you could have access to the dungeons across platforms since the are purchased with silver and not from the console manufacturer's storefront like the expansions and have to rebuy it if you play on multiple consoles or change consoles. All of that to say, I think the issue is more nuanced than "Bungie is greedy and should I support that" but that doesn't make for as ad revenue in our outrage culture.

[@exodia7ultra184]

hi bro listen i have ask about this new legacy colletion is it give the dungeon key of lightfall and witch queen i want know this before i buy it

[@YourFNGamers]

Good Question! Unfortunately, the Dungeon Keys are sold separately for $20 each.

[@mikec670]

Hey man so I am a brand new player, I decided to purchase all the dlc because I found the gameplay very fun from grinding out guardian ranks, it was on a deep sale for summer sale. But I got it and I am not even really sure how to go about tackling the content I bought. Should I go through the final shape because that’s current expansion and then go back to the others at another time? How do I even start up the old campaigns if I wished to do so?. Should I do the timeline quests like the game seems to be suggesting to me, even if I bought the dlc? I realize now I should have researched a lot more on this before I bought it, but I figured there was something like Chromie from wow at the time that would allow me to play the older stuff, but now you are saying something’s have just been deleted which I wasn’t aware of.😅sorry if that is too much.

[@YourFNGamers]

Hey, this is a great question! So how you decide to play through it depends on what you are looking for and enjoy about the game. If you are trying to have the most complete story experience, playing through the campaigns in order (Shadowkeep -> Beyond Light -> The Witch Queen -> Lightfall -> The Final Shape -> Episode 1: Echoes). I believe you can find the start of Shadowkeep on the Moon, but you might have to pick up the quest from the kiosk by the mailbox in The Tower after which you should be able to mark it in your quest log and get directions from there. Beyond Light starts on Europa; The Witch Queen in Savathuun's Throne World, and Lightfall on Neptune. The Timeline quests are designed to be a quick catch up for some of the past events that are no longer in the game, so they are worth doing if you're interested in some of that. Now I will say that a lot of the story from the first few years has been removed from the game and is just not available and a lot of the story that has happened since then occurred in seasonal storylines that are also no longer available, so you'll probably want to watch a youtuber like My Name Is Byf to help you catch up on it all. If you're just looking to have fun and enjoy the game, then I'd say doing The Final Shape campaign might be the way to go, as I think it's an excellent one and adds a ton of fun stuff to the game between the new subclass and the after campaign activities. Beyond Light and Lightfall are also worth doing to unlock their subclasses. But really, just kind of following the fun wherever it takes you isn't a bad time either. Hope this helps!

[@mathgamer-dm2hn]

Two questions one; will the legacy collection go on sale on ps4 or is it up to ps4 them self to decide. Two; how much time do I have to buy the legacy collection?

[@YourFNGamers]

I'm not entirely sure how they decide when to put it on sale beyond just noting that it's usually on sale during the big seasonal sales and whenever a new episode comes out. If it's not on sale now, it'll likely be on sale sometime during the next couple of months. Usually these sales give you a week or two opportunity to scoop it up for cheap.

[@mathgamer-dm2hn]

​@@YourFNGamersok thank you so much

[@cbcmusic4480]

Hey I don’t know if you are still active in this comment section but there is a summer discount that blew my mind and I want to buy every expansion that I see but I want to know which one would still be relevant in todays age and worth buying if I wanted to grind out raids. I was recommended forsaken and witch queen should I buy these? They are like 4 bucks each and the legacy edition is 30 on sale. Also is 30th Anniversary edition even worth anything?

[@YourFNGamers]

Great question! So pretty much all of the expansions have some exotic weapons and armors that see regular use in the higher tiers of content. The Forsaken pack definitely has a bunch because it bundles a lot of the exotics from the older content into one place. The Witch Queen's campaign is praised by a lot of people and is often recommended, too, though I think it's raid is probably one of the less popular ones if you are interested in raiding. If you want to be able to grind out raids, The Legacy Collection is probably your best bet as it'll give you access to all but the newest raid and exotics that come with The Final Shape. If you're not looking to spend that much, Forsaken is a good one to pick up and then I'd recommend looking up some raid builds for whatever class you are playing and seeing which expansion those exotics come from and buying those since you're interested in raiding. The 30th Anniversary Pack does give you access to Gjallarhorn which is a top tier rocket launcher, so it may be worth it if you want to run that, but it does not come with a raid like pretty much every other expansion.

[@teo2216]

is this completly up to date? i have every dlc on console because i got everything as the years went by but i will be getting a pc in the near future and want to make sure i know what i should buy

[@YourFNGamers]

Yes, this was created at the release of The Final Shape in June 2024 and should be up to date. As of July 2024 there have been no changes. When Episode 2 and 3 come out, there may be some changes to the Silver/Cosmetics Bundle that they sell, but everything else should remain the same.

[@youssefgerges208]

Just a question, all the expansions are on sale now (except the final shape and legacy collection) so would it be better to buy the expansions/packs that the legacy collection gives individually now as they have the dungeon keys instead of waiting on the legacy collection? Just making sure i am getting this right or do the expansions individually not have the dungeon keys as well? its very confusing Also, really helpful video!

[@YourFNGamers]

Good question! So The Legacy Collection comes with Forsaken, Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, The Witch Queen, Lightfall, and The 30th Anniversary Pack and has been on sale for $25. If you can find all of those individually for at or around that price, then sure, buying them that way isn't too big of a deal. But if they are more than that, I'd probably recommend waiting until it goes on sale again. Either way, the Witch Queen and Lightfall dungeon keys are separate from the Legacy Collection or buying those expansions individually, so to get those you'll need to shell out $20 each in Bungie's in game store. I'd personally recommend trying out the Prophecy dungeon you have access to for free or Pit of Heresy, Shattered Throne, and Grasp of Avarice that come with some of the older expansions/Legacy Collection before paying for the dungeon keys, just to make sure you even want to do dungeons.

[@youssefgerges208]

@@YourFNGamers Damn i see, thanks for the answer. Cheers!

[@1507Dante]

Hi so I have a question, I used to play on ps4 until beyond light now I got a pc but with the base game and I'm looking into buying the new dlc, so... what happed to sell the weapons and cosmetics that I had? Ty

[@YourFNGamers]

Good question! So it's my understanding that if you are using the same Bungie account on PC that you were using on Playstation, your cosmetics, weapons, and armors should all still be usable, regardless of whether you have the DLCs or not. You won't be able to get new exotics, weapons, and armors from the DLCs you owned on PS4, but the ones you already have aren't locked out or anything. From what I understand, the DLCs are tied to platform since you're purchasing those through Steam/Playstation/Xbox, but the cosmetics, seasons, and dungeon keys are cross platform since you buy them from Bungie directly with their premium currency.

[@1507Dante]

Tanks for the info and awesome video

[@laylaqatanani5989]

So if I bought the final shape annual pass it'll give me all the seasons passes through the upcoming year?? And now it's on sale with 20% is that a good deal to buy the annual pass with 80$?

[@YourFNGamers]

Yes, the annual pass will unlock Episode 1: Echoes, Episode 2: Revenant, and Episode 3: Heresy as they become available over the next year along with the Dungeon Key. Buying The Final Shape, Episodes, and Dungeon Key separately would run you at least $100, so The Final Shape + Annual Pass for $80 is technically a deal. That said, $80 is still a decent amount of money, so what I always ask is, "How much Destiny 2 do you plan on playing?" If you're going to max out each episode's battle pass and play through all of the story and dungeons, then yeah, it's a good purchase. But if you can see yourself falling off or taking a break and missing out on some of the content you paid for, it might be wiser to just pick up The Final Shape, which comes with the current episode when you buy it, and picking the other stuff up bit by bit if you're still playing.

[@shazam241]

Thank you for this video. I am brand new to D2 even though I bought the Legacy Collection and never played back from 2017/2019, so for someone that hardly plays this is it better to just buy the new 2024 LOL Legacy Collection. My game states I only have the Forsaken pack and I really don'y care fore the Final Shape yet

[@YourFNGamers]

Glad it was helpful! So my recommendation would be to see what expansions you have access to, like if it's just Forsaken or if it's more. From there, you can do the math and see if buying the ones you're missing is cheaper than just picking up the 2024 Legacy Collection. My guess is that if you're missing more than a couple, it'll probably be cheaper and easier to scoop up the Legacy collection on sale for about $25.

[@HarryCallahan-tf3qr]

Can u solo the dungeon in the 30th anniversary pack or is it to hard?

[@YourFNGamers]

Others have but I have not. Yet. It's the next one I'm going to try for after soloing Pit of Heresy and Shattered Throne since I understand the mechanics and it's more about playing smart and safe and doing as much damage as you can during damage phases.

[@christophercaldwell6641]

Brand new player, trying to replicate builds that my experienced friends are showing me. Is the best purchase the legacy collection to get the exact pieces in those builds, or the annual pass for future rewards? Unsure if I should be ignoring these specific builds while I don’t have any of the old exotics they have in them.

[@YourFNGamers]

A lot of builds still use older exotics, so it may be worth picking up the Legacy Collection. Now you won't just get given the exotics, you'll still have to wait for them to drop or unlock them with the exotic cyphers, but they'll come. Usually the exotics that come with the annual pass stuff are the weapons which seem to be way less important to most builds than the armor exotics. For now too you can try looking at the exotics you do have and finding a build for those. I know there are some youtubers out there who challenge themselves to make a build for each exotic.

[@christophercaldwell6641]

@@YourFNGamers that’s awesome thank you! I’m definitely struggling to make builds around what I have, so I will check out what mentioned. Thanks!

[@YourFNGamers]

Glad I could help!

[@christophercaldwell6641]

@@YourFNGamers One more question about the legacy pack. I bought it, if I do all the campaign missions, do I get the corresponding exotics? It seems some are shortened, but it’s confusing (as a newb) to know if doing the campaign will give me them, or did I just pay for the ability to unlock them with regular exotic engrams?

[@YourFNGamers]

Some of the exotics are just random drops, while others are tied to a quest. If you complete the campaigns, a lot of times you'll get the option to pick a free exotic as well. Some you can unlock in an alternate way through the Monument of Lost Light in the Tower. I believe now you can also gain reputation with the guy in the tower who opens your exotic engrams for you and I've heard if you get that high enough, you can choose which exotics you want to unlock.

[@ninjab0t1nf61]

I played this game when it was available on Epic Games with a few DLCs for free. I remember playing for an hour or two at most, so I didn't get very far. Now that the Legacy Edition is on sale, should I buy it? I don't have enough money saved up to buy the Final Shape right now, but I can afford the Legacy Edition since it's at sale at a very good price. Should I pick up the game with Legacy edition?

[@andrewedward5181]

Legacy edition right now is the best bang for your buck especially with the current sale. But its mostly 'old' content as the name says and the biggest aspects of the collection are the dungeons and raids. But its a massive steal right now. Before it was just 3 expansions and now they've more than doubled the content included in it.

[@YourFNGamers]

Yes, 100% agree with this answer. On sale the Legacy Collection is a steal if you are just getting into Destiny and will keep you busy for awhile! Final Shape will likely be on sale in in Sept/Oct if you want to wait for that too!

[@FreeeJ]

@@YourFNGamersThe Final Shape is on sale for -25% off which is basically $40. The Legacy Collection (2024) is on sale for -67% which is basically $25. Do you advise going all in and snatching up both?

[@ZaneLynx]

This helped so much! I left the game years ago and wanted to pick up the things that I only needed without the fluff. Edit: I also got it on sale! Luckily I saw this video today on the last day!

[@YourFNGamers]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@MuttleyGriffin]

Thanks for this, excellent video breaking down everything in the legacy pack 2024. So I'm thinking correctly, if I get the legacy pack, I'll have everything up to The Final Shape (minus the two dungeon keys, and old seasonal passes/content as they are no longer available anyway)? So buy the legacy collection, and the two dungeon keys, and I'll have everything up to TFS? (I do already own Forsaken and Shadowkeep but for simplicity I'm ignoring that for now 😂)

[@YourFNGamers]

Thanks! Yes, that is correct, the Legacy Collection gets you access to everything except the Dungeon Keys and The Final Shape, and then if you pick up the Dungeon Keys separately you'll have everything except The Final Shape!

[@MuttleyGriffin]

@@YourFNGamers Awesome thank you. Picked up the legacy pack tonight. Now to get my head around so many menus and UI bits in destiny, there's so much going on 😁

[@YourFNGamers]

For sure, there is a ton to wrap your mind around, haha!

[@danielbastian654]

as a d1 vet. i stoped at like the 6min mark and i thougth: "rediculous"! all i get is buy things on sell get silver and buy more stuff, but if i wanna play dungoes i have to buy some thing specific! i dont know maybe i will never get into destiny, again.(and ill try, trust me)

[@tuanazamamirul]

Question, what if I start with Legacy Collection first (since it is on sale now which is much cheaper) and then work my way up through the campaign from Shadowkeep to Lightfall and buy Final Shape one day when it goes on sale, is that recommended or I just wasting my time and should get Final Shape right away?

[@YourFNGamers]

I definitely don't think it's a waste of time to start with the Legacy Collection; you'll get a bunch of new exotic weapons and armors, the stasis and strand subclasses, and get to play through some of the older stories while you do it. That said, a lot of Destiny's story has been told in the now removed campaigns or seasonal storylines that are no longer available, so if you're hoping to be all caught up on the story by playing through everything in order, you'll likely still have a lot of gaps that need to be filled in by youtubers like MyNameIsByf. If you're okay waiting on The Final Shape to go on sale, I think it's hard to go wrong with the Legacy Collection to tide you over. If you want to experience all of the newest and freshest content, The Final Shape may be more appealing, but also likely won't go on sale until the end of the summer or sometime this fall. I don't think either is a bad choice, so it really comes down to how much you're wanting to invest into Destiny right now.

[@tuanazamamirul]

@@YourFNGamers thank you! This is super helpful. I think I'll go with Legacy Collection first, I love to do things chronologically anyway. Thank you for the youtuber suggestion too. I guess I'll do that. Watch anything that has been removed and play what I can. I don't mind taking some time and have been wanting to get back into Destiny for a long time (I was there during Red War but I didn't play much which I regret now lol).

[@YourFNGamers]

Awesome, glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy it!

[@many_lives4925]

I wish this game was more coherent in its plot. Who wants to do extra research to understand a games story?

[@YourFNGamers]

Fromsoftware fans, haha jk! But it is a bummer that so much of the story is inaccessible outside of youtube. It's not really a single player game and I know there were technical limitations to consider, but it sucks that someone jumping in for the first time has the choice of either starting 2 years into the Destiny 2 story and still missing a bunch because of the seasonal storylines that are gone or just starting with the most recent expansion so they can actually experience the seasons, but also having no idea what's been going on for the last 10ish years between Destiny 1 and 2.

[@REDSTRANGER]

....wait once you bought legacy ..thuse it stay with you ?

[@YourFNGamers]

I'm not sure what you're asking? Once you buy the Legacy Collection, yes you do keep it? Bungie has removed campaigns previously, but they have said they are no longer doing that moving forward. They could always change their minds, but as of right now you'll keep it.

[@REDSTRANGER]

@@YourFNGamers alr thx ...that deservr an sub and an request if wanna play sometimes xd

[@RenzoNocete]

I’m happy that bungie made the campaigns free so us f2p players can experience somewhat half of the game, like stasis free!?

[@YourFNGamers]

I agree, I think it gives new players a good chance to experience a lot of the game before they have to make a decision about buying anything!

[@levijunior1176]

Step one! Save your money

[@YourFNGamers]

Haha, yeah, never buy video games if you don't have money to spend for sure.

[@jaydenhorner2895]

Stasis is free?! Did I hear that right?!

[@YourFNGamers]

Yes, with the release of The Final Shape, the stasis subclass and the Beyond Light Campaign were made free to all players!

[@user-pt2sf7kq7m]

I Thought this was a free game on game pass why buy all this ?

[@YourFNGamers]

Destiny 2 is not on GamePass, but there is a lot of Destiny 2 that is free to play. The New Light, Shadowkeep, and Beyond Light campaigns are free to all players. The strikes, pvp, and gambit modes are all available as well. They even have the Prophecy dungeon and Kingsfall, Crota's End, and Garden of Salvation raids for free. So there is no reason to buy anything until you at least play through some of those offerings and see if you enjoy the game. From there, if you want to access more campaigns, dungeons, raids, and exotics, you can purchase The Legacy Collection and/or The Final Shape. Occasionally they'll do free weekends where some of the paid content is available to try for a limited time for everyone and I think PS+ gave away some of the expansions last year, so maybe you're thinking of that?

[@Sennss1]

Wait, let me.ger this straight. I need to buy all the expansions plus the dungeons that are from those expansions? Wtf dude, I wanna try the game but they aren't making it ez lol

[@YourFNGamers]

So you don't need to buy anything. While the new player experience is still not great, you can play the New Light, Shadowkeep, and Beyond Light campaigns for free. You also have access to the Prophecy dungeon for free, which lets you see if you even like dungeons before you consider buying more of them. The Crota's End, Kingsfall, and Vault of Glass raids are also free, along with strikes, pvp, and gambit. So you can basically get a taste of everything without ever spending any money on the game. From there, if you enjoy it, the best options to expand your content in my opinion, is picking up the Legacy Collection on sale which will get you all of the past content for about $25 or picking up the newest expansion The Final Shape. The dungeons are completely optional and I only recommend them if you actually enjoy and run dungeons, because according to stats, roughly only 5% of players are doing dungeons. So you only have to "buy all the expansions plus the dungeons that are from those expansions" if you're worried about having literally everything. If all you're looking to do is try the game out, you can do that for free and slowly build up your collection if you enjoy it by getting stuff on sale.

[@Sennss1]

@YourFNGamers ahh I see, good to know, I already bought the witch queen when it came out but didn't played but it was a bit overwhelming idk why it give me the optionto skip the tutorial lmao so i was lost af( maybe i did a long time ago and dont remember), now I did it and I feel like I understand the game a little more so am ready. I really like the bit I tried in the tutorial, will play the witch queen and if I like it I will buy the final shape which is what I truly want to play as I heard it's amazing, I might also get the dungeons etc since am an mmo player I love raids and dungeons btw whats the difference between those? I might buy the legacy collection too, good to know there are some raids and dungeons that are free. Still kinda crazy they don't come with the expansion like most mmos

[@YourFNGamers]

Yeah, the new player on boarding is overwhelming and scattered, though to be fair, I think that is a problem with most MMO like games, haha. Yeah, I think playing through The Witch Queen and seeing how you like it will be a good baseline to see if you are enjoying the main gameplay loop! That's a good question about dungeons vs raids. Dungeons are essentially 3 person mini raids, usually with some simpler mechanics and a run is typically shorter. The Raids are 6 person, longer experiences where there are usually multiple roles and mechanics in each fight to learn and generally require much more teamwork. The naming convention is a little weird if you're coming from something like WoW, because what WoW calls dungeons are essentially the Strikes in Destiny 2 and those are included with the expansion.

[@FynnderWander]

Destiny 2 sounds like a dystopian nightmare as a new player. No offense to any veteran fans tho

[@YourFNGamers]

None take, as a Destiny Vet. I think the new player experience is where the game is weakest. It's like an MMO that want's to just throw you in instead of teaching you how to play through the starting zone.

[@user-ts2dy6lx2l]

Once a year I look into buying Destiny 2 and it reminds me why I never buy this scummy game. Great gameplay but man do they make it hard to get into without feeling scammed.

[@YourFNGamers]

Yeah, now I'm not justifying the way they do a price things because as a Destiny lover, I'd be thrilled to see more people get into the game and know that this is one of the main hinderances. I do feel like they've worked themselves into a weird corner because the type of game that Destiny 2 is closest to to me is a light mmo and most of those have free to play intros with a similar model of either buying episodes or paying a monthly subscription, which I feel like people would revolt to in Destiny 2. Basically, I feel like plenty of people are out there buying yearly installments of call of duty and skipping the ones they don't want and you can do that with Destiny 2, especially if all you care about is the gameplay. If you do want basically all of their backlog, they have it bundled and on sale frequently. But I don't blame anyone for wanting to go play a different game. I do wonder if a potential Destiny 3 might benefit from a subscription model that just gives access to everything in the game for like $10 a month or something would be more palatable, but then again, maybe I'm just trying to make everyone on the gaming internet happy which is a fools errand haha.

[@user-ts2dy6lx2l]

@@YourFNGamers thanks for the reply with that Info! I played back when the game launched and absolutely loved it even got the first couple expansions. I think the part I always end up getting caught up with is spending so much for the newest DLC when I know they will inevitably remove the content I paid for. I get server wise they can't support all of the content but I think a good compromise would be allowing people to download it and play it offline at least.

[@YourFNGamers]

Yeah, I think like many long-running live service games, they're now suffering for a lot of choices they made close to a decade ago and would be difficult to solve without a completely new game. Kinda like when they did the whole Cataclysm expansion for World of Warcraft to update a bunch of stuff and bail them out of things they couldn't solve without some massive changes.

[@kylekilgore291]

Don’t buy any of them - your welcome

[@YourFNGamers]

Or ignore the haters and buy what you want, YOU'RE welcome

[@trueborn7323]

This video didnt help at all, u just throw in a "now the campaign is removed".. i not any wiser atm

[@YourFNGamers]

If you're looking for explanations on why campaigns were removed, you'll need to watch another video. This Buyer's Guide is simply meant to briefly explain what comes with each content pack, give a list and sale price, and give my opinion on whether I think it's worth picking up if you enjoy Destiny 2.

[@AnxietyAdvertisement]

I feel bad for anyone here from the beginning, it feels like D1 was done so much better & less sloppily. Thanks for the video, I might not even buy any of the DLC as the content that’s free right now is scratching my itch as a casual player.

[@YourFNGamers]

For sure, the stuff they offer for free has gotten so much better after The Final Shape, since you've essentially got 3 campaigns to play through! As someone who has been here from the beginning, Destiny 1 did have a more traditional way of expanding the game, which I do miss, though I do still enjoy Destiny 2 now. I also think a lot of people forget that there were a ton of complaints from the vocal minority about Destiny 1 and the endgame there and it was having a lot of struggles until The Taken King expansion came out and revitalized it. We look back now with rose colored glasses and remember the good way more than the bad, but I think we're missing a time and place more than that game.

[@hoomagoat4513]

I don’t get it, I bought the legacy collection and got all the weapon packs but there all still locked. Do I have to do the quests to get them, I thought I would already own all of the exoctics??

[@andrewedward5181]

When Bungie says you "unlock" exotics after buying their corresponding dlc, they mean you'll just be able to acquire them as without the packs you can't get them no matter what. So, yeah for some exotics you have to do quests, progress the campaign or just pray they drop randomly.

[@hoomagoat4513]

@@andrewedward5181ohh ok I see thanks a lot. Idk it’s hat stupid that I’m paying for the “chance to unlock them” but not actually unlocking them. It’s super scummy on bungies part I’m sorry but that’s just bullshit