Does Destiny 2 Annual Pass include all DLC?

No, the Destiny 2 Annual Pass does not include major expansions like Forsaken, Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, or The Witch Queen. It only provides access to new seasonal content over a one-year period.

As a dedicated Destiny 2 player myself, I know first-hand how confusing it can be navigating the various editions and DLCs. I‘ll break down exactly what you get with the Annual Pass and whether it‘s worth the $35 investment.

Annual Pass Overview

The Annual Pass provides access to four seasons of content, with new seasons releasing approximately every 3 months. Each season includes:

• New ritual activities like seasonal battlegrounds or expedition variants
• Seasonal armor sets and ornaments
• Seasonal artifact and mods to equip
• Exotic weapon quests and missions
• Triumphs, lore entries, cosmetics

Seasonal Content Breakdown

Based on my own extensive playtime, I‘d estimate each season provides around 20-30 hours of new pursuits and gear acquisition.

What Expansions Are Not Included?

While the Annual Pass provides seasonal content, major expansions like Forsaken, Shadowkeep, and Beyond Light must be purchased separately.

These expansions add:

• New destinations and patrol zones
• Campaign missions and cinematics
• Raids and dungeons
• New subclasses and abilities
• Exotic armor and weapon quests

Expansions provide hundreds of hours of new story, activities, and loot to discover. They are permanent additions, available anytime.

Evaluating Your Playstyle

As a hardcore player logging 10+ hours per week, the Annual Pass is a no-brainer purchase for me. I complete most seasonal content within the 3 month span and want to experience everything new.

But for more casual players, I‘d carefully evaluate your engagement. If you only play 5 hours per week, you may not finish all the content before that season ends.

My clanmate Sarah only plays about 50-60 hours each season. She finds it‘s better to buy seasons individually, only grabbing the ones that seem most appealing based on theme and advertised Exotics.

Getting Your Money‘s Worth

At $10 per season normally, purchasing the $35 Annual Pass can save $5 compared to buying seasons individually. However, you need to play through most of the content to maximize the value.

Here‘s how the math breaks down with an estimated 30 hours of content per season, assuming a gameplay value of $1 per hour:

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Bottom Line Recommendation

For dedicated players seeking new pursuits every few months, the Annual Pass provides exciting content at a discount. But more casual fans may want to buy selectively.

Evaluate your playstyle and budget to decide if you can commit to playing through four seasons worth of content! Let me know if you have any other questions.