Destiny 2 The Witch Queen release date, UK launch time and preload news

We're not far away from the Destiny 2 release time, then, so keep on reading and we'll run through all the essential information to get you prepared for The Witch Queen.

When is The Witch Queen release date for Destiny 2?

The Witch Queen release date is Tuesday, 22nd February 2022 for players in the UK, USA and everywhere else on the planet.

Once the release time has occurred, Destiny 2 fans will finally be able to try out this big new DLC. As we hear more about the further content drops that will follow, we'll be sure to let you know all the essential information.

When is the Destiny 2 The Witch Queen release time in the UK?

The Destiny 2 The Witch Queen release time will occur at 5pm BST on 22nd February for players in the UK. Here in Britain, you should be able to jump into the new content at that time.

Over in the USA, The Witch Queen release time is happening at 12pm PT on 22nd February.

Can I pre-load Destiny 2 The Witch Queen?

As of 3am GMT this morning, you should be able to pre-load The Witch Queen on whichever platform you play Destiny 2 on. Whether you're playing on PC, PlayStation or Xbox, then, you should be able to install update 4.0.0.1 and get your game ready for release time.

Is The Witch Queen free if you already own Destiny 2?

Will The Witch Queen be free? No, it will not. Whether or not you've bought previous Destiny 2 content, this DLC patch is a paid-for product that you will have to fork out for.

How much will The Witch Queen cost, then? The Steam page for the DLC confirms that The Witch Queen price will be £34.99 GBP, or £69.99 if you want the Deluxe Edition.

If you want the Deluxe Edition of The Witch Queen and the Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack, both of those products together have a price of £87.99 on Steam.

Who is The Witch Queen in Destiny 2?

The Witch Queen is known as Savathûn and you would likely have heard her name mentioned many times over the years with players eagerly awaiting a face-off with her for a heck of a long time now - she was first mentioned back in 2015 in The Taken King DLC.

Formerly known as Sathona, Savathûn is a Hive Wizard and she has two sisters called Xivu Arath and Oryx, the Taken King - both of which long-time Destiny players will be more than familiar with. She is keen to know the darkest secrets of the universe and has long been thought of as an imposing foe.

How tall is The Witch Queen in Destiny 2?

How big will the Witch Queen be in Destiny 2? Making Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitrescu look as tall as Frodo Baggins, Savathûn is said to be around 21 feet tall, which makes her even more terrifying than she already appeared to be. Better bring a ladder to the battle, then, we'd wager.

What's new with Destiny 2 gameplay for The Witch Queen DLC?

What comes with The Witch Queen DLC in Destiny 2? We know that the Glaive energy weapon is on the way and that it will be the debut for a first-person melee weapon in the game for one. And as for the setting for the DLC, players will be heading to Savathûn’s Throne World for the adventure.

We also know that we will get the addition of a weapon crafting system to the game and that it can be used for custom shader, mod, and stat combination options. But more on what gameplay will be like in the DLC and what changes there will be for it remains known only by those at Bungie. Hopefully, we will learn even more soon!

Destiny 2 Witch Queen Exotic armour

There are six new Exotic armours coming in The Witch Queen – a crucial part of any Guardian’s exterior – two for each of the game’s three classes.

And now Bungie has given a first look at some of the fantastic armour you can acquire in The Witch Queen. The three armour sets above are all rewards from the Ritual playlists – Vanguard, Crucible and Gambit. Exciting stuff.

Is there a trailer for Destiny 2's The Witch Queen DLC?

Destiny 2's The Witch Queen DLC received a very memorable announcement trailer a few months back, which is right below for you to watch now! It looks pretty cool, right?

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