Destiny 2 Calendar 2023 — Release Dates, Seasons, and More

Destiny 2 has been putting out a large expansion annually, as well as roughly quarterly seasonal releases for the past few years. This year, we have the Lightfall expansion to look forward to, as well as the usual complement of seasons, events, and more. If you’re wondering when all of that is happening, our Destiny 2 2023 calendar contains all the information you need. More dates will be added to this calendar as Bungie releases additional information.

January — Destiny 2 2023 Calendar

  • January 3: The Dawning 2022 ends
  • January 3: First Iron Banner week of Season of the Seraph
  • January 17: Grandmaster Nightfalls are available

February

  • Mid-February: Second Iron Banner week of Season of the Seraph
  • Late February: Seasonal narrative wrap-up
  • February 28: Season of the Seraph ends
  • February 28 reset: Lightfall release date
  • February 28 reset: Season of Defiance begins
  • February 28: Moments of Triumph 2022 ends

February is an exciting month for Destiny 2, with the release of a new expansion as well as the new Darkness subclass. Players will be able to experiment with Strand and visit the planet Neptune, where they will encounter new allies and fight against the forces of Calus and the Witness.

March

  • March 10: Root of Nightmares raid
  • March 17: Trial of Osiris begins
  • March 21: First Iron Banner in Season of Defiance

April

  • April 11: Grandmaster Nightfalls are available for Season of Defiance

May

  • May 02, 2023: Year 6 Guardian Games begin
  • May 23: Both Season of Defiance and Guardian Games end
  • May 23 reset: Season of the Deep begins
  • May 26: Ghosts of the Deep dungeon launch, and Trials of Osiris starts
  • May 30: First Iron Banner of Season of the Deep

June

  • June 13: Grandmaster Nightfalls start early

July — Destiny 2 2023 Calendar

  • July 18: Solstice begins

We typically get the summer Solstice event in mid-October, and unless Bungie radically changes things up, then this event will probably make a return to Destiny 2.

August

  • August 22: Season of the Deep ends, and Bungie presents The Final Shape showcase.
  • August 22: Season of the Witch begins.

September

  • September 1: Crota's End relaunches.
  • September 5: Iron Banner Fortress

October

  • October 10: Iron Banner Control
  • Mid-October: Festival of the Lost begins.

We typically get the Halloween-themed Festival of the Lost event in mid-October, and unless Bungie radically changes things up, then this event will probably make a return to Destiny 2.

November

  • November 14: Iron Banner Fortress
  • November 28 - Season of [Redacted]

December — Destiny 2 2023 Calendar

  • Early December: Season 23 dungeon releases
  • Mid-December: The Dawning 2023 begins.

We’re also getting a new dungeon in Season 23, which will likely release in December. We typically get the Christmas-themed Dawning event in mid-December, and unless Bungie radically changes things up, then this event will probably make a return to Destiny 2.

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Saniya Ahmed is an editor at Fanbyte covering Destiny 2 news, guides, and feature stories. She’s a long-time Destiny player who loves the game for its lore and is a Hunter main. Her bylines include GameSpot, IGN, WIRED, Game Informer, and more.