Finally, after a delayed release and a record-breaking number of preorders reaching more than a million, the highly anticipated Destiny 2: The Witch Queen expansion will soon be hitting store shelves. The Witch Queen was supposed to come out in late 2021, but the pandemic pushed the launch date back to February of this year. As we inch closer to the release date, fans can't wait to jump back into the sci-fi world as a Guardian going head-to-head against antagonist Savathûn in Destiny 2: The Witch Queen.

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Release Date: February 22, 2022

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The Witch Queen expansion for Destiny 2 will be launching on February 22, 2022 on PlayStation4, PlayStation5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia, and PC (via Steam). The Year Five extension follows after Year Four's Beyond Light expansion that brought huge changes to the game, including the power of Darkness as a mechanic in the game. Lightfall will then follow in 2023, signaling the conclusion of the first saga of Destiny.

In The Witch Queen, players again assume the role of a Guardian and must face the titular character, the Witch Queen also known as Savathun. In her Throne World, a twisted wonderland, players must dig through and uncover the truth about the Witch Queen's deceit. As Savathûn’s Hive soldiers or Lucent Brood can now wield the powers of Light, even retreating into the Light means you must stand your ground against undeservedly empowered foes.

The main game and its latest expansion continues to combine RPG elements with action-packed FPS combat, pitting players versus the environment (PvE) and against each other (PvP). There's a new six-player matchmade mode introduced in the new expansion, set at the heart of the Throne World.

The Witch Queen also introduces a new weapon archetype called Glaive. When mastered, players can execute melee combos, fire projectiles, and activate a strong energy shield. In addition to that, the new crafting system located at the Enclave on Mars lets you devise custom weaponry from a wide selection of mods, stat pools, and shaders. As players progress through the game, Exotic and Legendary awards await. The forces of Light and Darkness entangle in the Throne World as fans inch closer to discovering the hidden truths about Savathun and the powers that be.