Confusion about the 2nd DLC of Destiny 2. Apparently, it is coming later than expected – or maybe not. There are two different release dates, both seem official.
We know that there will be two DLCs for Destiny 2, as they were already announced in the season pass. As of today, we know when the first DLC “Curse of Osiris” will be released – on December 5.
We also know more about the 2nd DLC today – however, the release date depends on which source we trust.
- In one version of the trailer, it is clear to see: The 2nd DLC is planned for “Autumn 2018″. That is the version uploaded by PlayStation.
- In another version of the trailer, the 2nd DLC is planned for “Spring 2018”. That is the case in most versions provided by Bungie, as far as we could verify.
Delays or on schedule – When is the 2nd DLC for Destiny 2 coming?
The confusion is now great: When does the 2nd DLC for Destiny 2 come out?
- Fans of Destiny 2 actually assumed it would be in Spring 2018: a second DLC in Spring 2018 was actually considered likely. This corresponds to the typical schedule expected from Destiny. A release in May would be typical.
- The “second version” now gives reason for concern. If the DLC does not come until Autumn, it could lead to significant content gaps. Players would likely have nothing to do in Destiny 2 from February to September. Even worse: The expected expansion for Destiny 2 would then surely come later. The entire schedule would be thrown into chaos.
Did Bungie delay the 2nd DLC to resolve endgame issues?
There are several possibilities as to what has happened:
- Either Sony simply messed up and set the wrong date. While that is strange, they wouldn’t have made the trailer themselves.
- Or there truly were or are considerations at Bungie to delay the 2nd DLC by half a year. Perhaps to solve the numerous endgame issues. It could be that they informed Sony about this, but then decided against it – and Sony used an outdated version.
- It is deemed unlikely that Microsoft has worked out a secret deal with Bungie and that Sony players now have to wait 6 months for the DLC.
Update: Sony likely used the Australia trailer…
Update: Community Manager DeeJ has since confirmed via Twitter: In Spring 2018, the DLC will be released. Everyone will start the second expansion at the same time. DeeJ’s reasoning “Different parts of our global community had different seasons”: It seems PlayStation Europe must have picked up the trailer from PlayStation Australia.
Even more reason for confusion. It could well be that the 2nd DLC does not come from Bungie:
Contract work on the 2nd DLC of Destiny 2? Clue leads to Mars
