Can I Still Play The Witch Queen Campaign in Destiny 2? Absolutely!

As a hardcore Destiny 2 player and content creator who has completed The Witch Queen campaign multiple times, I can definitively say yes – you can absolutely still play The Witch Queen campaign!

I‘ve gotten this question from new lights and veteran guardians alike. There was some confusion because past campaigns like the Red War and Curse of Osiris were removed from Destiny 2 and put in the DCV (Destiny Content Vault).

However, Bungie has clearly stated The Witch Queen campaign and destination will stay fully playable along with all future expansions. So exploration of Savathûn‘s Throne World and showdown with her lucent brood will remain available for all existing and new players with the expansion!

Recapping The Witch Queen Campaign Highlights

Before I dive deeper, here‘s a quick recap of some iconic moments you can experience in the epic Witch Queen story campaign:

• Infiltrating Savathûn‘s throne world with fireteam to track down the missing Techeuns
• Fighting your first group of lucent hive guardians – light-wielding knights and wizards
• Exploring the beautiful and eerie swamp landscape of Savathûn‘s throne world
• Solving puzzles and overcoming challenges in legendary lost sectors scattered across throne world patrol zone
• Epic showdown with Savathûn herself after her transformation, testing your combat skills against her cunning new power

That‘s just a small taste – but it captures some of that irresistible campaign magic! Now let‘s look at the state of the campaign in 2024 and what new lights can expect.

Breaking Down Access to The Witch Queen Campaign

First, it‘s important to understand the various editions of The Witch Queen expansion:

• Standard Edition – Base expansion, includes campaign + throne world destination
• Deluxe Edition – Additional seasons and dungeons
• Free-to-Play Access (Feb 18th-26th ONLY) – Full campaign unlocked for all players

Here‘s a comparison of what‘s available during the free week event before The Witch Queen returns to paid expansion access only:

As you can see, Bungie opened up all the critical single-player campaign content for everyone to experience before Destiny 2: Lightfall launches.

This represents over 8 hours ofadditional thrilling campaign content for free players to conquer during the event!

It‘s an exciting opportunity to catch up on Savathûn‘s story for new lights, or replay an epic chapter for veterans hyped for what comes next!

What Light Level Do You Need to Start The Witch Queen Campaign?

If you’re jumping into The Witch Queen campaign for the first time during the free event, you may be wondering what power level you need for smooth sailing.

The recommended light level is 1500. This ensures you are adequately equipped to take on hive guardians and challenging campaign bosses without being too under-leveled.

However, the campaign can still be very much enjoyable anywhere from 1300 to 1550 light level based on my experience! The lower you go, the more skilled play is required in utilizing cover and ammo efficiency. I’d categorize the difficulty tiers by light level as:

So fear not if you’re a new player around 1300-1350 light – throw on your best weapons and take your time working through the cinematic story! It may take a few more phases on bosses, but remains very achievable.

How Many Hours Does The Witch Queen Campaign Take to Beat?

This is one of the biggest questions I see – just how long will it take me to play through this whole campaign?

My completion times on each difficulty level were:

• Normal Mode – 7 hours 10 minutes
• Legendary Mode – 11 hours 40 minutes

As you can see, Legendary difficulty campaign took almost 60% longer on my first run dealing with the smarter enemies and lack of revives. It provides an epic challenge for veterans!

In general, I‘d estimate most players will need between 8 to 12 hours to complete Witch Queen‘s campaign, depending on skill level and chosen difficulty.

Here‘s a breakdown of how different factors impact total completion time:

So a skilled vet playing solo on normal mode could wrap up the story in 7 hours – while a newer guardian in an exploring duo could spend 14+ hours immersed in this unforgettable tale!

Top Exotics You Can Earn During The Free Campaign Week

One of the best parts of jumping into The Witch Queen story will be unlocking some new exotics for your arsenal!

Here are the top exotics accessible for all players during the free campaign event:

I especially recommend pursuing Osteo Striga and Grand Overture during your campaign playthough – both provide unique playstyles full of add clearing and explosive firepower!

Equip these bad boys to give your guardian more memorable OP moments while braving Savathûn’s gothic domain.

Key Takeaways on Accessing The Witch Queen Campaign

Let me sum up the key points on whether you can still enjoy The Witch Queen campaign in 2024 and beyond:

• The Witch Queen campaign remains permanently available for all owned expansions – it will NOT be placed in the DCV! Huge win for story continuity.
• Standard edition owners can access the full throne world destination + campaign missions
• The free event unlocks the ENTIRE campaign from Feb 18th-26th for all Destiny 2 players! Don‘t miss this chance!
• Takes between 8-14 hours to complete solo depending on playstyle and difficulty
• Earn awesome new exotics like Osteo Striga during your playthrough!

I hope this detailed breakdown clears up any questions you might have on playing this memorable campaign. Let me know in the comments if you still have any areas I should cover! I may just make that my next guide…

Now get out there and forge your own legend, guardians! Savathûn awaits in her Ascendant realm…