Beyond Light Campaign

Lore & Background

The narrative centers on Eramis, a Fallen Kell who believes the Traveler abandoned her people before humanity's Golden Age. Seeking revenge against the Traveler while aiming to save her own kin, she harnesses the power of the Darkness found on Europa. This new force manifests as Stasis, an ice-based elemental damage type that contrasts with the traditional Light powers of Arc, Solar, and Void. The story guides the Guardian through a conflict where they must obtain this forbidden power themselves, learning to freeze enemies and shatter their defenses. Eramis is not merely a villain but a complex figure driven by survival and vengeance, challenging the Guardians' understanding of the Light versus Darkness dichotomy. The expansion also reintroduced Earth's Cosmodrome from the original game as an introductory destination for new players, alongside the return of the Vault of Glass raid, updated with Destiny 2 mechanics during Season 14.

In Their Own Story

Upon arriving on Europa, Guardians are guided by the Exo Stranger and Variks to confront Eramis and her forces. The campaign unfolds through a series of missions where players utilize their new Stasis subclass abilities: the Warlock's Shadebinder uses an icy staff for the "Winter's Wrath" super; the Hunter's Revenant wields dual ice kamas in "Silence and Squall"; and the Titan's Behemoth employs frozen gauntlets for "Glacial Quake." These abilities are further customized through Aspects and Fragments, allowing players to create crystal walls or freezing fields. The storyline bridges into Year 4's seasonal content, starting with Season of the Hunt, which focused on Xivu Arath raising an army of Wrathborn. Subsequent seasons included Season of the Chosen, featuring a shadow war against Empress Caiatl; Season of the Splicer, where Mithrax helped stop an "Endless Night" by the Vex; and Season of the Lost, where Mara Sov sought to exorcise Savathûn. The campaign concluded with the release of the Deep Stone Crypt raid on November 21, 2020, set in the Clovis Bray facility.

Reader's Guide

To succeed in Beyond Light, players must first acquire the Stasis subclass by completing the campaign on Europa. Once unlocked, Guardians can customize their abilities by earning Aspects and Fragments through quests, tailoring their playstyle to freeze, slow, or shatter enemies. The expansion requires navigating Europa's icy terrain and engaging in new player-versus-environment locations. Key activities include the Deep Stone Crypt raid, released on November 21, 2020, which takes place in the Clovis Bray facility and unlocks additional activities upon completion. Players should also prepare for four seasonal offerings: Season of the Hunt, Chosen, Splicer, and Lost. The campaign was made free-to-play on June 4, 2024, though remaining content is now part of the Beyond Light Pack. For legacy content, players can access the Vault of Glass raid via the new "Legends" node in the Director, which serves as a hub for unvaulted activities.

Did You Know?

• Beyond Light was the first expansion released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms.
• The Deep Stone Crypt raid was released on November 21, 2020, during Season 12, taking place in the Clovis Bray facility.
• Season of the Lost lasted 26 weeks due to the delay of The Witch Queen expansion to February 2022.
• The original Destiny's 'Vault of Glass' raid returned on May 22, 2021, updated with Destiny 2 mechanics and a new starting instance.
• On June 4, 2024, the Beyond Light campaign became free-to-play, including access to the Stasis subclass.