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Destiny 2’s The Witch Queen Expansion Will Only Be Sold Separetely
Xbox Game Pass was a huge deal for both veterans and newDestiny 2players, especially sinceDestiny 2’s content roadmap functions on a seasonal structurenow. Xbox players in particular would be more likely to opt into purchasing season passes to gain extra rewards if they didn’t have to purchase the yearly expansion separately. Of course, The Witch Queen not being included in the Xbox Game Pass version ofDestiny 2is not going to deter any veteran players from purchasing the expansion anyway. However, new players may be more hesitant to jump in and stick with the game, especially if Bungie will be promoting the newest year of content at launch alongside existing battle pass monetization.
Destiny 2’s barrier of entry is still quite low on Xbox Game Pass, considering all of the previous expansions (that weren’t affected by content sunsetting) are still available with a Game Pass subscription. Yet for those who expected the addition ofBungie’s looter shooter on Game Pass to be a more permanent arrangement,Destiny 2’s next year of content will be a unified cost in expansion for all fans. Specifically for those who jumped intoDestiny 2because it was “free” on Xbox Game Pass, this is an unfortunate change of pace that could change their minds on keeping up with the looter shooter’s continuously evolving narrative.
Fans who love the game will still stick withDestiny 2. Even if the loss of players may be comparatively negligible, it’s still an unfortunate ultimatum for those who had previously given the game a shot and got hooked through Xbox Game Pass.
Destiny 2is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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