Destiny 2: The Witch Queen's First Anniversary Hits Before the Lightfall Expansion it Helped Establish

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Destiny 2's The Witch Queen launched last year to acclaim from fans and critics alike, who praised its new location, story, combat, and aesthetic. Many felt the expansion's elements progressed naturally, leading to a grand conclusion that changes the lore of Destiny 2 for the better in the future. One year later, the Witch Queen remains one of the best story expansions since Forsaken. The story brings new layers and depths to one of the most notorious villains in Destiny lore while beautifully setting up Lightfall.

The Witch Queen sees the return of Savathun, the titular character, and the planet Mars, where players can access her Throne World. The story expands upon the fate of Savathun from past seasons, revealing that she has stolen the Light from Destiny 2's Traveler and bestowed it upon her Lucent Brood. Guardians set out to uncover how this travesty occurred, unbeknownst to them until the end, that Savathun has been resurrected as a Guardian by the Traveler, which gave her the Light rather than being stolen.

Destiny 2: The Good and The Bad of The Witch Queen Era

In addition to a stellar story campaign, the associated seasonal content with the Witch Queen has been relatively well received. Season of the Risen and Haunted were generally well received as accompanying stories to the overall narrative of the Witch Queen, allowing characters like Cabal Empress Caiatl, Lord Saladin, and Crow to shine. Season of the Haunted was particularly well received with the return of the Leviathan from the content vault, tying it into Emperor Calus' story and his plans to elevate himself in the Darkness to becoming a Disciple of the Witness.

While Season of Plunder was generally perceived as one of the weakest seasons to date due to