What is the best Destiny 2 expansion?

Destiny 2 has reinvented itself multiple times over its lifespan, with each expansion shifting the story and mechanics in new directions. From the beloved Forsaken revenge saga to the triumphant Final Shape — which expansion was the pinnacle?

1

The Final Shape

The climactic conclusion to the Light and Darkness saga, widely praised as Destiny 2's finest expansion for its emotional campaign, Prismatic subclass, and legendary Salvation's Edge raid.

1000pts

2

Shadowkeep

A return to the Moon with a focus on Nightmares and psychological horror elements, introducing Armor 2.0 and the Garden of Salvation raid in the Black Garden.

674pts

3

Beyond Light

The expansion that introduced the Stasis subclass and Europa as a destination, significantly expanding gameplay with darkness-based powers for the first time.

642pts

4

Forsaken

The emotional revenge saga triggered by Cayde-6's death, introducing the Tangled Shore and Dreaming City, and containing the beloved Last Wish raid.

449pts

5

Lightfall

Brought the Strand subclass and the cyberpunk city of Neomuna to the game, along with the Ghosts of the Deep dungeon, despite a story that divided the community.

449pts

6

The Witch Queen

A campaign built around a mystery-driven story with Savathûn, featuring the innovative Deepsight crafting system and some of the best-designed missions in the franchise.

281pts

7

Curse of Osiris

The first Destiny 2 expansion, taking players to Mercury and the Infinite Forest with Osiris and his AI companion Sagira, though widely considered the weakest in the lineup.

281pts

8

Warmind

A smaller expansion that brought Mars back as a destination with the Warmind Rasputin storyline, Ikelos weapons, and the memorable Spire of Stars raid lair.

0pts