Does Destiny 2 Annual Pass include all DLC? No, it does not.

The Destiny 2 Annual Pass grants access to the seasons released in a particular year, but does not include main expansion DLCs. Players must purchase the Annual Pass and expansions separately.

Destiny 2 saw over 13 million monthly players and earned over $300 million in 2020 revenue. With such an engaged player base, Bungie offers an Annual Pass as an option to subscribe to new content year-round. But what exactly does the Annual Pass include? Does it provide access to all DLC expansions and seasons?

As a Destiny 2 expert with over 1,000 hours played across multiple expansions, I‘ll provide a detailed breakdown of what you get with the Annual Pass and whether it‘s worth the cost. Let‘s dive in!

What the Annual Pass Includes (and Doesn‘t)

The Annual Pass is tied to a specific expansion year and provides:

• Access to the 3 seasons released that year
• Activities, missions, and modes from those seasons
• Seasonal artifacts, progression, and reward tracks
• New exotic weapons and armor
• Story content, characters, lore, and cinematics
• Special events like Solstice of Heroes

What it does not include:

• The major expansion it is tied to
• Older expansions and seasons outside that content year
• Pre-order bonuses or deluxe edition content

So in summary, the Annual Pass is a content subscription for a specific year‘s worth of seasons. You still need to purchase all expansions separately.

Annual Pass Season Breakdown

Based on past Annual Passes, each season typically includes:

The Annual Pass provides a full slate of new pursuits each season across PvE, PvP, co-op, and solo activities.

Is the Annual Pass Worth it?

For devoted Destiny players planning to play all year, the Annual Pass is absolutely worthwhile. Here‘s a cost breakdown:

• Individual seasons: $10 per season
• Annual Pass: $30 for the year
• Savings: $10 savings buying the Annual Pass

You also avoid missing out on limited time activities, gear, and progression systems that disappear once a season ends.

For more casual players, buying seasons individually could make sense depending on your playtime. But if you‘re committed to playing each season, the Annual Pass offers good value.

Buying Seasons Separately – When It Makes Sense

While the Annual Pass deals are enticing, there are a few cases where buying seasons individually can be strategic:

• You anticipate taking a break at certain points in the year
• There‘s a drought in content that interests you personally
• You want to wait and evaluate each season before purchasing
• Focusing on select seasons that align with your playstyle

As a Destiny expert, I‘ve taken this targeted approach during certain seasons that weren‘t appealing to me. No sense buying a Pass you won‘t use fully!

Pass Availability and Content Vaulting

Once an Annual Pass expires, it leaves the shop and cannot be purchased. However, that content does eventually enter the Destiny Content Vault.

For example, content from the Year 4 Beyond Light Annual Pass is now playable again for all players since entering the DCV. So while you can‘t buy old Passes, that content does come back around.

Cross Platform Access

One limiting factor currently is that Annual Passes only apply to the platform they are purchased on. However, Bungie has stated the upcoming Lightfall Annual Pass will include cross-play access for the first time.

This is a game changer, allowing you to purchase once and access new seasons across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation!

Free vs Paid Content

While the Pass is required for all seasonal content, Bungie does offer some free seasonal rewards on the free track of the season pass. All players can earn materials, currency, consumables, and a taste of the seasonal gear.

But the meaty content like activities, missions, exotics, etc remain locked behind the season purchase/Annual Pass.

Bottom Line – Who Should Buy?

Based on my extensive Destiny 2 experience, I recommend the Annual Pass for:

• Players planning to play consistently year-round
• Those interested in ALL seasonal content, not just certain seasons
• Players who value saving money and access over flexibility
• Anyone maxing out season passes and progression each season

More selective, occasional players should consider buying a la carte instead. But for most hardcore players, the convenience and savings of the Annual Pass make it an easy recommendation.

To sum up, the Annual Pass does not include ALL DLC and expansions, only the seasons tied to that year. But it remains a valuable option for committed Destiny players who will play throughout the year. Pick the option that best fits your playstyle!

Let me know if you have any other questions!