Destiny 2 Into the Light Release Date, Content, and Roadmap: Everything You Need to Know

Destiny 2 players eagerly awaiting new content can rejoice as the Into the Light update is set to launch on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6 PM BST (10 AM PT). This free update aims to fill the content gap created by the delay of the highly-anticipated The Final Shape expansion, now slated for release on June 4, 2024.

What to Expect from Into the Light

Into the Light is a two-month content update that will introduce various new and returning features for both PvE and PvP players. The update will be entirely free for all Destiny 2 players and will remain in the game even after The Final Shape's launch.

It's important to note that Into the Light is not a new seasonal release, meaning players can still earn Season of the Wish's rewards and play any seasonal content released since Lightfall.

Into the Light Roadmap

The majority of Into the Light's content will be available on the April 9 launch date, with a few aspects releasing later in the month or in early May. Here's a breakdown of what players can expect:

• Onslaught: A new 3-player wave-based activity
• BRAVE Arsenal: 12 fan-favorite weapons returning
• Year 1-inspired armor set for all classes
• Superblack shader, a new title, and a seal to earn
• The return of The Whisper and Zero Hour Exotic missions with craftable Exotics
• Pantheon: A weekly-rotating Raid boss gauntlet
• Three new PvP maps and a 3v3 playlist
• Hall of Champions: A new social space with reputation rewards
• New player onboarding changes and character re-customization

Exotic Missions and Raid Boss Gauntlet

Two classic Exotic missions, The Whisper and Zero Hour, are making a comeback with Into the Light. These reworked missions will reward craftable versions of the Whisper of the Worm Sniper Rifle and Outbreak Perfected Pulse Rifle, respectively.

Additionally, a new "PvE challenge" called Pantheon will launch on April 30, offering a weekly Raid boss gauntlet with increasing difficulties and rewards.

PvP Updates and Onboarding Improvements

PvP players can anticipate three new maps set on Europa, Neomuna, and the Traveler-terraformed Pyramid ship, Essence.

To help new and returning players jump into the action, Into the Light introduces improved onboarding, the ability to skip the New Light tutorial, and pre-made elemental builds.

Destiny 2's Into the Light update promises to keep players engaged until the arrival of The Final Shape, ensuring an exciting and rewarding experience for everyone.