Is Destiny 2 good without DLC?

Is Destiny 2 good without DLC?
Nico Vergara Updated on by

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Destiny 2 has released a total of eight expansions so far with the ninth installment set to arrive in 2024. Each one that’s been launched to date has continued the tale of the ongoing Light and Darkness Saga often by picking up where its predecessor last left off.

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But with the FPS title’s community being as diverse as it is, not everyone is going to be as invested in the story as others. Because of this, players both new and old frequently ask if Destiny 2 would still be good even without DLC. We’ve often wondered the same thing so now we’ve decided to take a look at its overall base game value without taking expansions into account.

Can you enjoy Destiny 2 without DLC?

We think that Destiny 2 can certainly still be good without DLC, but only up to a certain point. There’s only so much content that the base game can offer that it will eventually start becoming repetitive if it’s played for an extended period of time.

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If you’re a beginner and you’re only getting started with Destiny 2, then we definitely recommend playing through the base game first to get a feel for how it works. However, once you start getting used to how the gameplay loop is like, you will inevitably become jaded by the monotonous grind.

This is where the expansions come in handy as they often bring in fresh content that makes this FPS entry varied and interesting. Every DLC that’s released introduces various enjoyable events and match type offerings such as new raids, Nightfall Strikes, and campaign missions that contain valuable rewards once they’re completed. This constant stream of feature additions is what prevents players from burning out and leaving the game entirely.