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{{about|the content update from year 6 of [[Destiny 2]]|the soundtrack|Into the Light (soundtrack)}}
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{{game infobox
|name=Into the Light
|image=[[File:Into The Light Cover Art.jpg|360px]]
|developer=[[Bungie]]
|publisher=[[Bungie]]
|platform=[[Xbox One]]<br>[[Xbox Series X/S]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[PlayStation 5]]<br>[[Steam]]<br>[[Xbox App]]<br>[[Epic Games Store]]
|releasedate=April 9th, 2024<ref> https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/article/this-week-in-destiny-03-14-24</ref>
|genre= Action role-playing <br> [[First-person shooter]]
}}
'''Into the Light''' is a content update that was announced on November 27th, 2023. The update, released on April 9th and continuing throughout the rest of April and May of 2024, is intended to fill the gap between the narrative story of ''[[Season of the Wish]]'' and the delayed release of ''[[The Final Shape]]''. <ref> '''An Update from Game Director Joe Blackburn''': https://youtu.be/eSJDyAIOk2c</ref><ref>https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/final_shape_release_update</ref>

==Description==
'''Story: It Begins'''<br>
{{Quote|The Witness’s forces swell across Sol in unparalleled numbers. The Vanguard calls upon all fireteams to regroup in the Last City. Join Shaxx and begin your combat training, Guardian. The time has come to stand and fight.}}

'''3-Player Matchmade Activity: [[Onslaught]]'''<br>
{{Quote|Vanguard outposts are under siege. Build formidable defenses to repel waves of the Witness’s forces long enough for your allies to escape. Then turn the tide and take the fight to the enemy.}}

'''Gear & Rewards: Spoils of War'''<br>
{{Quote|Join your fellow Guardians in the Hall of Champions and celebrate your Onslaught victories with cosmetics, weapons, and armor worth fighting for.}}

{{Quote|'''[[BRAVE Arsenal]]'''<br>Discover upgraded and redesigned icons of power with new perks and limited-edition ornaments to collect. Access to Shaxx’s personal armory of outlawed weaponry has been granted.}}

{{Quote|'''Superblack'''<br>Claim this coveted shader, adopt a timeless look, and vanish between the stars.*}}

{{Quote|'''Ornaments'''<br>If history is to be made, let it be made by Guardians who fight in style.*}}

{{Quote|* Shader, armor, and limited-edition weapon ornaments available through June 3, 2024.}}

'''The Road'''
{{Quote|We find ourselves at an inflection point in the universe. Where the gift of time reveals a road lined with fabled missions and thrilling challenges. This road presents itself with the hope that all who travel it will emerge with new friends and unforgettable stories.}}

{{Quote|Walk with us, Guardian.}}

:'''April 9'''
{{Quote|'''Onslaught'''<br>New Wave-Based Defensive<br>PvE Activity}}

:'''April 9'''

{{Quote|'''Brave Arsenal'''<br>Reprised Fan-Favorite Weapons *}}

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! April 9 !! April 16 !! April 23 !! April 30
|-
| [[Elsie's Rifle]]<br>[[Falling Guillotine]]<br>[[Edge Transit]]<br>[[The Recluse]]<br>[[Hung Jury SR4]]<br>[[Succession]] || [[The Mountaintop]]<br>[[Midnight Coup]] || [[Hammerhead]]<br>[[Forbearance]] || [[Blast Furnace]]<br>[[Luna's Howl]]
|-
|}

:'''April 9 - June 3'''

{{Quote|'''[[Hall of Champions]]'''<br>New Social Space}}

:'''April 9'''

{{Quote|'''[[The Whisper]]'''<br>Reprised Exotic Mission & Rewards + Craftable Exotic Weapon}}

:'''April 30 - June 3'''

{{Quote|'''[[Raid#Pantheon|Pantheon]]'''<br>Raid Boss Gauntlet}}

:'''May 7'''

{{Quote|'''PVP Map Pack'''<br>3 New Maps: [[Cirrus Plaza]], [[Eventide Labs]], [[Dissonance]]}}

:'''May 14'''

{{Quote|'''[[Zero Hour]]'''<br>Reprised Exotic Mission & Rewards + Craftable Exotic Weapon}}

:'''May 7 - June 3'''

{{Quote|'''Expansion Open Access'''<br>''Available to All Players''<br>[[Shadowkeep]]<br>[[Beyond Light]]<br>[[The Witch Queen]]<br>[[Lightfall]] (Requires PS+)<br>[[Lightfall#Accompanying seasons|All Year-6 Seasons]]}}

:'''June 4'''

{{Quote|'''[[Destiny 2]]: [[The Final Shape]]'''<br>Become Legend {{!}} June 4}}

'''Exotic Missions: Fabled'''<br>
{{Quote|Definitive challenges treasured by all who experience them; now updated with new quests, catalysts, craftable elements, and secrets to uncover.}}

{{Quote|There is much power to wield in the galaxy. But there is none like this.}}

'''New PvP Maps'''<br>
{{Quote|Your foes take cover behind snowbanks; their muzzle flashes are lost in the flickering of neon lights; and they vanish into the darkest corners of this alien vessel. Welcome to three new live-fire training arenas for the Crucible.}}

'''April 30 - June 3: The Pantheon'''<br>
{{Quote|Face weekly challenges with escalating difficulties and rewards. Rally your clan or land the perfect team with Fireteam Finder and start collecting raid Exotics, Adept weapons, emblems, and more.}}

{{Quote|Can your fireteam conquer The Pantheon?}}

'''Bungie Rewards: Designed in the Light'''<br>
*'''The Pantheon Raid Ring'''<br>{{Quote|Proof that in this moment, your team stepped into the Light and welcomed the endgame.<br>To learn more, visit bungiestore.com/rewards.}}
*'''Archie Plush'''
{{Quote|They’re all good space dogs, but there’s only one best space dog. And you’re looking at him.<br>To learn more, visit bungiestore.com/rewards.}}
*'''Hall of Champions Shirt'''
{{Quote|Fabric in its final shape, worthy of being worn and witnessed daily.<br>To learn more, visit bungiestore.com/rewards.}}

'''Expansion Open Access'''<br>
{{Quote|Three expansions and four Seasons worth of adventure and rewards. Grab some friends or make some new ones and play through the stories that have inspired the finest community in gaming.}}

{{Quote|Play until The Final Shape launches, keep everything you earn.}}

{{Quote|'''Make Friends'''<br>Our new Fireteam Finder makes it easy to find a group to play more challenging content with.}}

{{Quote|'''Start Fast'''<br>Play through the complete Cosmodrome experience or skip it and join your friends right away.}}

*'''The Witch Queen'''<br>{{Quote|Throne World plays host to a fragile balance of terrifying power. Seek the truth and learn that in this place, mystery makes its home in both the Darkness and the Light.<br>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Destiny/Buy/witchqueen Accept Savathûn’s Invitation]}}
*'''Beyond Light'''
{{Quote|Eramis, the Kell of Darkness, has occupied Europa with her Fallen army. Travel to Jupiter’s frozen moon, hunt down Eramis, and prepare to wield the Darkness.<br>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Destiny/Buy/beyondlight Choose How You Will Master Stasis]}}
*'''Shadowkeep'''
{{Quote|As Guardians turn their attention to the far-reaching frontiers of our galaxy, new Nightmares have emerged from an ancient evil that once slumbered beneath the Lunar surface.<br>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Destiny/Buy/shadowkeep Ignore the Whispers, Listen to Eris]}}
*'''Lightfall'''
{{Quote|Shattered glass glints in the neon starlight as the Shadow Legion marches beneath the fleet hovering over Neomuna. Defend the city. (Requires a PlayStation Plus membership.)<br>[https://www.bungie.net/7/en/Destiny/Buy/lightfall Discover What the Hidden City Holds]}}

'''Available to All Players'''<br>
{{Quote|Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, and The Witch Queen expansions, along with Season of Defiance, Season of the Deep, Season of the Witch, and Season of the Wish are open to all players between May 7 and June 3.}}

==Content Updates==

===Quests===

===PvP===
*3 new [[Crucible]] maps: [[Eventide Labs]] on [[Europa]], [[Cirrus Plaza]] on [[Neomuna]], and [[Dissonance]] on the [[Essence|Terraformed Pyramid]].

===Activities===
*'''[[Onslaught]]''': a 3-player activity where Guardians set up defenses around the [[Last City]] and defend the Advanced Defense Unit from the Witness's forces in increasingly difficult waves. Guardians can also take the fight inside the Pyramid Ship.
*'''[[Raid#Pantheon|Pantheon]]''': a new activity where players face raid bosses with increasing difficulty. The player's Power level decreases as more raid bosses become available, up to the equivalent of a Raid with the Contest modifier active.

===Loot===

===Miscellaneous===
*Players may now modify their character's appearance in the character screen but not their [[Race#Playable|race]].
*[[The Whisper]] and [[Zero Hour]] Exotic missions return, making [[Whisper of the Worm]] and [[Outbreak Perfected]] craftable at the [[Relic (Mars)|Relic]] on Mars. The Whisper becomes available on launch while Zero Hour becomes available on May 14.

==Appearances==
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{{Featurelist|secondcolumn=title-5|title-1=Characters|
;'''Guardians, Residents of the Last City, and their Allies'''
*[[Ada-1]]
*[[Araito]] {{Fm}}
*[[Archangel]]
*[[Arcite 99-40]]
*[[Argus McKowen]] {{Fm}}
*[[Arit]] {{Fm}}
*[[Aunor Mahal]] {{Mo}}
*[[Baishan]] {{Fm}}
*[[Carol]] {{Fm}}
*[[Chibuike Otieno]] {{Fm}}
*[[Uldren Sov|Crow]] {{Mo}}
*[[Devrim Kay]]
*[[Dina Palomo]] {{Fm}}
*[[Drifter]]
*[[Eld]] {{Fm}}
*[[Elisabeth Bray]] {{Mo}}
*[[Ember Hadad]] {{Mo}}
*[[Emmanuil Utkin]] {{Fm}}
*[[Eris Morn]]
*[[Felwinter]] {{Mo}}
*[[Ikora Rey]]
*[[Jisu Calerondo]] {{Mo}}
*[[Joacham]] {{Fm}}
*[[Josef]] {{Mo}}
*[[Joxer]] {{Mo}}
*[[Leia Terazzas]] {{Fm}}
*[[Majjora]] {{Fm}}
*[[Mara Sov]] {{Mo}}
*[[Matsuo]] {{Mo}}
*[[Odon Kolos]] {{Fm}}
*[[Osiris]] {{Mo}}
*[[Percia Kosar]] {{Fm}}
*[[Perilla-28]] {{Fm}}
*[[Rivet]] {{Fm}}
*[[Saladin Forge]] {{Mo}}
*[[Shaw Han]]
*[[Shaxx]]
*[[Sjalla]] {{Fm}}
*[[Sjur Eido]] {{Mo}}
*[[Suraya Hawthorne]]
*[[The Guardian]]
*[[Zavala]]

;'''Hive'''
*[[Crota, Son of Oryx]] {{Mo}}
*[[Oryx, the Taken King]] {{Mo}}
*[[Savathûn, the Witch Queen]] {{Mo}}
*[[Xivu Arath, God of War]] {{Mo}}

;'''Taken'''
*[[Drevis, Wolf Baroness|Drevis, Aspect of Darkness]] {{Nc}}
*[[Valus Ta'aurc|Ta'aurc, Aspect of War]] {{Nc}}
*[[Tulgorh, Aspect of Agony]] {{1st}}
*[[Urzok, the Hated|Urzok, Aspect of Hate]] {{Nc}}

;'''Fallen'''
*[[Chelchis, Kell of Stone]] {{Mo}}
*[[Mimiks-0, Devil's Scion]] {{Nc}}
*[[Mimiks-1, Devil's Scion]] {{Nc}}
*[[Mimiks-2, Devil's Scion]] {{1st}}
*[[Mithrax, Kell of Light]] {{Mo}}
*[[Namrask]] {{Mo}}
*[[Randal, the Vandal]]
*[[Riksor]] {{Mo}}
*[[Siriks, Loyal to Eramis|Siriks, of House Salvation]] {{Nc}}
*[[Skiris]] {{Mo}}

;'''Cabal'''
*[[Emperor Calus]] {{Mo}}
*[[Empress Caiatl]] {{Mo}}

;'''Other'''
*[[The Traveler]]
*[[The Witness]]

|title-2=Species|
*[[Ahamkara]] {{Mo}}
*[[Awoken]] {{Mo}}
*[[Cabal]] {{Mo}}
*[[Fallen]]
*[[Frame]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Hive]]
*[[Lightbearer]]
*[[Taken]]
*[[Tormentor]]
*[[Vex]] {{Mo}}

|title-3=Organizations|
*[[City Herald]] {{Mo}}
*[[Consensus]] {{Mo}}
*[[Cormorant Line]] {{Mo}}
*[[Corsair]] {{Mo}}
*[[Dead Orbit]] {{Mo}}
*[[Forces of the City]] {{Mo}}
*[[Future War Cult]] {{Mo}}
*[[House of Light]] {{Mo}}
*[[House of Salvation]] {{Nc}}
*[[Hygiea Division]] {{Mo}}
*[[Iron War Beast]] {{Mo}}
*[[Omolon]] {{Mo}}
*[[Praxic Order]] {{Mo}}
*[[Redjacks]]
*[[Shadow Legion]] {{Mo}}
*[[Takanome's Rangers]] {{Mo}}
*[[Vanguard]]
*[[Veist]] {{Mo}}

|title-4=Locations|
*[[Black Terrace]] {{Mo}}
*[[Earth]]
**[[Burning Lake]] {{Mo}}
**[[Cosmodrome]]
**[[European Dead Zone]] {{Mo}}
**[[Felwinter Peak]]
**[[Last City]]
***[[Hall of Champions]] {{1st}}
**[[Neu Turbach]] {{Mo}}
**[[Old Russia]]
**[[Twilight Gap]] {{Mo}}
*[[Io]]
*[[Neptune]] {{Mo}}
**[[Neomuna]] {{Mo}}
*[[Reef]] {{Mo}}
*[[Riis]] {{Mo}}
*[[Torobatl]] {{Mo}}

|title-5=Events|
*[[Battle of Burning Lake]] {{Mo}}
*[[Dark Age]] {{Mo}}
*[[Golden Age]] {{Mo}}
*[[Great Disaster]] {{Mo}}
*[[War against the Witness]]
*[[Whirlwind]] {{Mo}}

|title-6=Vehicles, equipment, and technology|
*[[Advanced Defense Unit]] {{1st}}
*[[Black Fleet]]
**[[Pyramid Scale]]
**[[Pyramid Spike]]
*[[CloudArk]] {{Mo}}
*[[Jumpship]]
**[[Karve of the Worm]] {{1st}}
**[[Pyramidic Vessel]] {{1st}}
**[[Vimana Junker]] {{1st}}
*[[Oracle]]
*[[SIVA]]
*[[Splinter Mine]]
*[[TR3-VR]]

|title-7=Weapons and armor|
*[[Grenade Launcher]]
**[[Edge Transit]]
**[[Forbearance]]
**[[The Mountaintop]]
*[[Hand Cannon]]
**[[Luna's Howl]]
**[[Midnight Coup]]
*[[Machine Gun]]
**[[Hammerhead]]
*[[Pulse Rifle]]
**[[Blast Furnace]]
**[[The Stranger's Rifle|Elsie's Rifle]]
**[[Outbreak Perfected]]
*[[Scout Rifle]]
**[[Hung Jury SR4]]
*[[Submachine Gun]]
**[[The Recluse]]
*[[Sniper Rifle]]
**[[Succession]]
**[[Whisper of the Worm]]
*[[Sword]]
**[[Falling Guillotine]]
*[[Parade Suit]] {{1st}}

|title-8=Miscellaneous|
*[[Arc]]
*[[Ether]] {{Mo}}
*[[Final Shape]] {{Mo}}
*[[Solar]]
*[[Stasis]]
*[[Strand]]
*[[Void]]
}}

==Marketing==
{{#widget:YouTube|id=qRNWmA5TILc|width=400px|caption=Destiny 2: Into the Light {{!}} Launch Trailer}}
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