Get ready for the highly anticipated release of Destiny 2 Season 22! With Season of the Deep coming to an end, players are eager to dive into the next season. Here’s everything you need to know about the release date and what to expect.
Release Date
The Destiny 2 Season 22 release date is Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The season, titled “Season of the Witch,” will conclude on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Story
In Season 22, the focus will be on Savathun, who played a crucial role in preventing the complete devastation of Earth during the first Collapse. Players will delve into the lore and aim to learn more about Savathun and her sister, Xivu Arath.
Gameplay
Season of the Witch will introduce two new activities: Altars of Summoning and Savathun’s Spire. Players will also have the opportunity to build a deck of cards that provide buffs and enhance build crafting.
Reprised Raid
The reprised raid for Season 22 is Crota’s End, set to be released on Friday, September 1, 2023. This raid, originally from Destiny 1, will offer reworked encounters for an exciting gameplay experience.
Updates
Season 22 will bring various updates, including changes to weekly ritual challenges, a new exotic mission rotator playlist, new Trials of Osiris armor set, and PvP matchmaking improvements. Additionally, there will be new Strand Aspects, exotic armor reworks, and more.
PvP
Destiny 2 Season 22 introduces a new PvP map called Multiplex, set in the Vex Network. Two new modes, Relic and Checkmate, will also be available, offering unique gameplay experiences.
Weekly Ritual Challenge
The Weekly Ritual Challenge in Season 22 will no longer require players to participate in all three ritual playlists. Instead, players can complete the nine challenges in any ritual playlist they prefer.
| Updates | Date |
|---|---|
| Weekly Ritual challenge requirements changed to any Ritual activity | August 22, 2023 |
| New Exotic Mission rotator playlist | August 22, 2023 |
| New Ritual vendor weapons | August 22, 2023 |
| New Trials of Osiris armor set | August 22, 2023 |
| Multiplex PvP map | August 22, 2023 |
| Relic 6v6 PvP mode | August 22, 2023 |
| Checkmate PvP mode | August 22, 2023 |
| PvP matchmaking improvements | August 22, 2023 |
| Vanguard Medals in Vanguard Ops and Nightfalls | August 22, 2023 |
| A reduction in Gambit-specific Seasonal Challenges | August 22, 2023 |
| Cosmetic favoriting | August 22, 2023 |
| Transmats will be unlocks | August 22, 2023 |
| Resources tab added to collections | August 22, 2023 |
| Stasis Aspects and Fragments moved to Elsie Bray on Europa | August 22, 2023 |
| New Strand Aspects | August 22, 2023 |
| Exotic armor reworks | August 22, 2023 |
| No Power increase | August 22, 2023 |
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