Currently, the Season of Dawn is running in Destiny 2. In this overview article, we summarize all the important information about the new season. Here, you’ll get a compact overview of what new content awaits you in Season 9, what’s included in the new Season Pass, or what the story is about.
What is a Season, anyway? The Seasons provide Destiny 2 with new content. Unlike previous major DLCs, a season offers comparatively less content and distributes its seasonal content over a longer period. However, a season costs less and can even be played partially for free.
Additionally, seasons can now be purchased and played individually, unlike Year 2 – they are not just available in bundles. This way, everyone can choose what they want to play, and they can skip a season entirely if they are not interested.
In short: Seasons refer to new content that is introduced to the game over a specific period.
What is the Season 9 of Dawn all about? Destiny 2 is currently in its 9th season. This is called the Season of Dawn and aims to keep players engaged from December 2019 to March 2020 with
- a new story,
- a new activity
- fresh Battle Pass rewards from the new Season Pass
- new exotic quests and loot
- as well as numerous changes
to keep them entertained.
Everything you need to know about Season 9 of Destiny 2
When exactly does Season 9 start? The Season 9 launch took place on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 7:00 PM German time. According to official information, the Season of Dawn will last until March 9, 2020.
Is the new season worth it at all? Here you get the first assessment from our author Sven: Is it worth spending time and €10 on Destiny 2 with Season 9?
Destiny 2: The story of Season 9
At the beginning of Year 3, the Guardians fought against the Hive on the Moon in the massive Shadowkeep expansion and encountered the Darkness there. Additionally, the ongoing Season 8 was about fending off a new Vex threat. But what is the Season of Dawn about?
This is how the Destiny 2 story continues in the Season of Dawn: The open ending of the Shadowkeep story will not be addressed in Season 9. Bungie has already hinted at this indirectly. However, the storyline around the Vex attack from Season 8 is woven further.
Two important lore characters from the Destiny universe come into the spotlight:
- the Warlock Osiris
- the Titan Saint-14 (“The 14th Holy One”)
You can find out more about these two characters here: Why Season 9 could be a feast for lore fans
Even if a real finale of Season 8 was missing in the game, we apparently defeated the Undying Mind, the great Vex threat from the Season of Undying. This is evident from the Season 9 trailer and new lore that was published before the Season of Dawn on Bungie.net.
However, our victory over the Undying Mind came at a price. The time on the planet Mercury has been disturbed and split into countless realities. From this arises a new threat.
A Cabal faction led by a council of Psion Guardians wants to exploit the disrupted timeline and undo the Guardians’ victory against the Red Legion from the original campaign of Destiny 2. The Guardians must restore the broken timeline and thwart the Cabal’s plans.
Additionally, we must help the Warlock Osiris save his old ally – the Titan Saint-14 – from death, even though he is already dead. To do this, we have to repair the Sundial, a kind of time machine, and travel through time.
Tips and guides around the story from the Season of Dawn: If you want to know how the story of rescuing Saint-14 unfolds in detail and how to complete the most important quests associated with it, check out these articles:
- Destiny 2: How to find all 15 Vex Transformers for An Impossible Task
- Destiny 2: How to complete “An Impossible Task” in Week 2
- Destiny 2: Surprising visit in the Tower – The 14th Holy One has landed
- Destiny 2: New clues about Uldren’s whereabouts – What is the mysterious prince up to?
Destiny 2: These new contents bring Season 9
The roadmap for Season 9: Bungie has communicated how the Season of Dawn will unfold precisely until March and when which content awaits you.
There you will also learn which content is freely available to all players, including those with the free Free-to-Play version Destiny 2: New Light, – and what special content is exclusively available to Season Pass holders in Season 9.
You can find out more here: New roadmap reveals: This is how it continues with Destiny 2 in the Season of Dawn
Everything about the new seasonal activity Sundial: The highlight of Season 9 is the new seasonal activity “The Sundial” (only for Season Pass holders). How it works and some helpful guides around this activity can be found here:
- New Sundial activity – Here’s how the highlight of Season 9 works
- Destiny 2 Guide: Sundial – Everything about obelisks, loot, functionality
- How to properly level your obelisk in Destiny 2 and why it’s important
- Destiny 2: How to circumvent the annoying obelisk bug in the EDZ
Everything about the Dawn 2019, the winter event of Destiny 2: Another highlight for many will be the annual winter event The Dawn, where everything revolves around baking this year as well. Here are all the important details:
- Destiny 2 celebrates Christmas – Everything about the winter event “The Dawn” 2019
- Baking in Destiny 2: All new recipes and ingredients for the Dawn 2019
New rewards from the Season 9 Season Pass: A new Season Pass will also be introduced with the new season – featuring new, themed rewards. Some of these can be earned by everyone for free (including an Exotic), while others are reserved for Season Pass buyers.
Check out the best rewards in the new Season Pass here.
The “new” Iron Banner armor in Season 9: Clever Guardians have already discovered the upcoming Iron Banner armor sets for Season 9. But those hoping for brand new armor parts will likely be disappointed: With the Iron Banner armor in Season 9, Destiny 2 trolls its most loyal players. At least there is a new Iron Banner weapon – a bow.
By the way, the Iron Banner armor quest in Season 9 has become easier: This is how Destiny 2 eases the most annoying step of the Iron Banner quest
The new title of Season 9: In the Season of Dawn, you again have the opportunity to earn a seasonal title. Keep in mind: after Season 9, this title can no longer be earned.
You can find more information here: Become a “Savior” in Destiny 2 – Here’s how to get the new title from Season 9
Everything about the mysterious mega-puzzle from Season 9: Season 9 introduced a new quest on January 14 without prior notice. Here, players had to solve a gigantic puzzle in the corridors of time, something rarely seen in Destiny 2.
After almost a week, it was cracked, prematurely starting the quest for the weapon exotic Bastion. Since the weekly reset on January 28, the corridors of time have disappeared again.
Here you will find everything important about the mammoth puzzle from the Season of Dawn:
- Exploring the corridors of time – This is how the new puzzle works
- The gigantic puzzle in Destiny 2 is solved – This is the reward
By the way, not everyone was happy with the finale of the puzzle: Why the coolest puzzle in Destiny 2 ended up being disappointing
Additionally, players have been discussing whether our Guardian might die soon: We were already at our own grave – Will our Guardian die soon?
The new Exotics of Season 9: The new season brings 3 new weapon exotics and 3 new exotic armor pieces.
Everything important about the exotic weapons of Season 9 can be found here: These new weapon exotics await you in Season 9
Here you can find guides and reviews:
- Destiny 2: The new Exo-Scout is a hit – How strong is Symmetry
- Destiny 2: Symmetry as a masterpiece – What the catalyst for the Exo-Scout can do
- Destiny 2: How to master the quest for the new weapon exotic The Devil’s Ruin
- Destiny 2: The Devil’s Ruin has a secret perk that makes it even stronger
- Destiny 2: How to get the new exotic fusion rifle Bastion
- Destiny 2: Bastion in practical testing – How does the new weapon exotic perform
Here there are more details about the new exotic armor pieces from the Season of Dawn:
New ritual weapons of Season 9: Season 9 also brings 3 new ritual weapons to the game. Which ones they are, what they can do, and how to get them will be explained here:
Important details about new weapons of Season 9:
- Destiny 2: These are the best weapons from Season 9 – here’s how to get them
- Cold Front in Destiny 2: What the new submachine gun from the Dawn event can do
- Destiny 2: New pistol goes crazy – Grab this PvE monster now
- Destiny 2: Want a good shotgun? Then farm this weapon now
- Destiny 2: What the 5 new perks from Season 9 can do – Are they worth it?
Is there a new raid in Season 9? No, there will unfortunately not be a new raid in the context of the Season of Dawn.
What happens to the power level in Season 9? Many players have long wondered whether and how the maximum power level will rise in Season 9. Just before the start of Season 9, Bungie finally provided clarity.
Yes, the max power level will rise in the Season of Dawn – and for all Guardians. The new level caps are as follows:
- The Powerful Cap rises in Season 9 from power level 950 to 960
- The Pinnacle Cap will then be at 970
By the way, even in Season 9, you will essentially be able to level your Guardians infinitely beyond the Pinnacle Cap – just like in Season 8 through the seasonal artifact.
Everything important about the new seasonal artifact “Sundial of Osiris”:
- Destiny 2: Everything about the artifact in Season 9 – Information, mods, unlocking
- Destiny 2: I’m satisfied with Season 9, but the artifact disappoints me
Everything we currently know about the mysterious Empyrean Foundation: This refers to a new seasonal content that Bungie has not officially revealed a word about so far. However, clever players have already found several hints about what to expect from February 4:
You can read more about it here: Empyrean Foundation – what we know about the last mystery of Season 9
These contents will disappear from Destiny 2 with the start of Season 9: Already before the release of Shadowkeep and the start of Year 2, Bungie announced that they might remove old seasonal content from Destiny 2.
This will already take place at the beginning of Season 9. Thus, some contents from Season 8 will not make it into the Season of Dawn.
More about this can be found here: Everything that will disappear from Destiny 2 at the end of Season 8
Destiny 2: Buy the Season 9 Season Pass
Why a Season Pass? While free updates and content available to all players are available in Season 9, those who want to fully enjoy the Season of Dawn, and seasons in general, cannot avoid purchasing the corresponding Season Pass.
Because regardless of whether it’s about the additional seasonal premium rewards, exclusive activities, or new exotics – the most exciting content of a season is only available through the Season Pass. The Season of Dawn is no exception.
How to buy the Season 9 Season Pass in Destiny 2? In principle, a Season Pass for each season in Year 3 of Destiny 2 can be purchased individually. This is done in-game via the Eververse or the corresponding menu in the director.
A Season Pass – including for Season 9 – currently costs 1,000 Silver, which is about €10.
Buyers of the Collector’s Edition or the Digital Deluxe Edition of Shadowkeep have immediate access to all four seasons of Year 3. For owners of the regular Shadowkeep expansion, only Season 8 is included.
By the way, since December 10, the start of Season 9, the Digital Deluxe version of Shadowkeep is no longer available for purchase.
Destiny 2: These changes were already known for Season 9
Alongside new content, numerous changes have found their way into the game with the start of Season 9. From sandbox adjustments to changes in the Eververse, and various quality-of-life improvements, there were several noteworthy changes. We summarize the most important changes at the start of Season 9 for you.
The sandbox changes in Season 9:
- This is how Destiny 2 will strengthen the 3 outdated solar classes soon
- Destiny shows videos of the new gunslinger – Hunters will love it
- Check out the new solar buffs for Titans and Warlocks in action
- A harsh nerf for the next season – 2 top items are being targeted
By the way, along with the new sandbox, a powerful PvP combo for Season 9 has already been discovered .
General changes for Season 9:
- The most important known changes for the new Season 9
- Players are finally asking for random rolls from Xur – This is what Bungie says
The most important updates in Season 9:
- Destiny 2 Update 2.7.0 / 1.44
- Destiny 2 Update 2.7.0.1 / 1.45
- Destiny 2 Update 2.7.0.2
- Destiny 2 Update 2.7.1
Speculations about possible contents of Season 9:
- Will Destiny 2 bring back Sparrow Racing? Season 9 raises hopes
- Are the Trials returning? Season of Dawn gives hope
- Are we preparing in Destiny 2 for the return of the Trials without realizing it?
- Destiny 2 has brought back 2 of its most important Twitch streamers after a mysterious PvP meeting
What do you think of Season 9 so far? Are you satisfied with its content so far? Or can the new season not really excite you yet? By the way, if you want to know what Season 9 has to offer in 2020, read here:
