In a live stream, the next major expansion – “The Witch Queen” – will be presented today. MeinMMO is covering this Destiny 2 reveal for you here in a live ticker.
What is Witch Queen all about? The Witch Queen will be the next and – if we disregard the DLCs Curse of Osiris and Warmind – the 4th major expansion for Destiny 2. Following Beyond Light from 2020, this addon also embodies the now second of 3 interconnected annual expansions, with which Bungie plans to continue Destiny 2 at least until 2022.
Originally, Witch Queen was supposed to be released in autumn 2021, but the effects of the global Corona pandemic forced Bungie to delay this expansion to “early 2022”. A more specific release date is still pending – just like official details aside from the name and the titular main antagonist Savathûn, the Witch Queen herself. However, that should finally change today.
All Important Info About the Witch Queen Reveal
What is planned for today? This evening, Bungie wants to provide some concrete information about the Witch Queen expansion during a two-hour live stream.
Seven years of Destiny have brought us to this point – on the threshold of an adventure like we have never experienced before. Be there to learn what lies ahead. Will you confront the truth?
With these words Bungie gets the Guardians excited for today’s event and has already provided a brief teaser that you can check out here:
The stream consists of a pre-show and a main event.
Today at 7:00 PM, after a new update, Season 15 – the Season of the Lost will also begin. However, the new season has not yet been officially presented. It is expected that Bungie will also do this as part of the live stream – possibly in the pre-show (or at least during this time window).
When does the pre-show start? The pre-show starts at 5:00 PM German time.
When does the showcase start? The main event then starts an hour later at 6:00 PM German time.
How can you follow the whole thing? You can watch the reveal stream on the following official channels of Bungie or Destiny 2:
The Destiny 2 Showcase and Pre-Show in the Live Ticker
Traditionally, we accompany such major Destiny reveals here at MeinMMO with a ticker – also today. From 4:45 PM onward, we will provide you live with the latest info and the most important details from the stream. Feel free to join us and discuss with us and other readers of MeinMMO in the comment section.
Update, 7:00 PM: If you want to watch the whole show again – here it is in full length with English subtitles:
We say goodbye today at this point. Have fun with the new content and good loot, Guardians. See you starside!
Update, 6:45 PM: If you want to pre-order Witch Queen – it’s already possible in the PS Store. In the MS Store and on Steam, it apparently hasn’t been unlocked yet at this time.
- Destiny 2: Witch Queen for €39.99 in the PS Store
- Destiny 2: Witch Queen Deluxe Edition for €79.99 in the PS Store – including 4 seasons (16-19), 2 dungeons, an exotic submachine gun with catalyst and ornament, and an exotic sparrow
- Destiny 2: Witch Queen Deluxe Edition + 30 Years of Bungie Pack for €99.99 – With everything from the Deluxe Edition + one new dungeon, Gjallarhorn Exotic, new weapons and armors, and a few secrets
Update, 6:28 PM: That’s it, the stream is now over.
Update, 6:22 PM: There will be a new matchmaking activity for 6 players in December for Bungie’s 30th anniversary (free for all). Additionally, a new paid Anniversary Pack (via Bungie) will be available for purchase. It contains the following:
And now comes a big surprise: The new Exotic from the pack is a real legend – Gjallarhorn is back! And it appeared that the entrance to the new dungeon would be in the old loot cave in the Cosmodrome.
Additionally, other Bungie games like Halo will be celebrated in Destiny 2.
Update, 6:18 PM: Cross-play goes live today. The Light subclasses will be updated every season – starting with Void.
Aspects, fragments, and more.
— Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) August 24, 2021
Beginning with Void, Light subclasses will be updated every Season in Destiny 2 Year 5. pic.twitter.com/umrf1rBsN8
Update, 6:17 PM: Numerous changes are coming for Trials of Osiris. Matchmaking (Solo Queue), loot will no longer only be available at the end (not just after X matches). What many will be pleased to hear: a new anti-cheat system is also coming:
We’re partnering with BattlEye to enhance our anti-cheat capabilities. pic.twitter.com/FETjFQlzRl
— Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) August 24, 2021
Update, 6:14 PM: Now comes the trailer for the new Season 15! You can read more about it in this article here: Destiny 2 introduces new Season 15 – here’s what to expect until February 2022
Update, 6:13 PM: Season 15 will be the prologue for Witch Queen. The saga surrounding Light and Darkness will apparently NOT conclude as was previously planned with the Lightfall expansion, but with The Final Shape. Destiny 2 will continue even further. And then even more…
The Light and Darkness saga will come to a dramatic conclusion in Destiny 2: The Final Shape.
— Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) August 24, 2021
Make no mistake. Destiny 2 will continue beyond. pic.twitter.com/LwA14MIq0e
Update, 6:10 PM: The campaign for Witch Queen will have a harder difficulty – similar to Nightfall. Enemies will be especially tough there.
Update, 6:08 PM: With Witch Queen, a cool new feature will come: weapon crafting. Players will be able to craft numerous weapons themselves – including mods, shaders, and perks. Witch Queen is just the beginning.
Discover the new weapon crafting system to forge new weapons and level them up with customizable perks, stats, and more. pic.twitter.com/xZQwn9cVle
— Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) August 24, 2021
Update, 6:05 PM: There is a first look at the new game world. Guardians will apparently receive new melee weapons, and the Warlock was seen with a type of spear.
Master the Glaive, a new weapon archetype.
— Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) August 24, 2021
Perform powerful melee combos, fire projectiles, and deploy a powerful energy shield. pic.twitter.com/4T6GepoDHY
Update, 6:04 PM: One of the new locations is Savathûn’s Throne World.
Savathûn leads a kind of army of Hive Guardians who also use the Light of the Traveler and have ghosts. There was apparently also a kind of super seen, used by the Hive Guardians’ enemies. They can apparently be completely killed if you destroy their ghosts.
Update, 6:02 PM: The showcase has finally started – there is a trailer for Witch Queen! Release Date is February 22, 2022.
Update, 5:57 PM: Alright, 3 more minutes. It’s about to start (hopefully properly).
Update, 5:50 PM: If you just joined – from the official side, you have missed nothing; there has been no significant info yet. In 10 minutes, however, the main event will start. It should finally provide concrete details then.
Update, 5:40 PM: Attention, spoiler alert. Here are a few first (rough) official details about Witch Queen – also from the Australian PSN Store:
Update, 5:28 PM: Currently, there are 2 major leaks circulating about Witch Queen, which include a lot of thick spoilers regarding the next major expansion and the general direction and future of Destiny 2. We, like many content creators, have decided not to share this information here.
However, the first official images have been leaked in the Australian PSN Store, which will likely be going live with us soon. You can check them out here. Please note – the prices are listed in Australian dollars and not in USD:
Update, 5:17 PM: Regarding the new season: Community Manager of Bungie, dmg04, just announced on Twitter that we should expect queue times this evening at the start of the new season. However, the team will do everything possible to ensure the launch goes as smoothly as possible.
Currently, there’s nothing really new in the stream – a recap of the last Destiny years with fan reactions, videos, artworks and tweets is running.
Update, 5:02 PM: Some community artworks of Destiny are being shown – accompanied by nostalgic Destiny music. There are some reactions to read, some proudly display their Destiny collections.
Update, 5:00 PM: It’s starting. In the pre-show, Bungie wants to look back at the past Destiny years. Whether something will actually come regarding the new season is questionable.
Start, 4:45 PM: Good morning, everyone. 15 more minutes, then the pre-show will start.
Are you excited for the new season and especially the next major expansion? Or has the Destiny train already left for you – no matter what Destiny 2 still has to offer? Could a successful addon possibly bring you back to pull out your Guardian gear?
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