Get ready, Guardians! Bungie has just unveiled an exciting lineup for Destiny 2, packed with two new expansions and significant updates to the core game. All these developments are part of what's being called the "Year of Prophecy," which promises to deliver four major content updates, including two paid expansions and two free updates for all players.
Kicking off the year is the "Rite of the Nine" update, which is already available to all players at no extra cost. This update introduces a fresh take on dungeon diving, perfect for both seasoned players and newcomers. The dungeons—Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep—will feature unique twists and refreshed weapons, allowing players to reconnect with Orin and dive deeper into the lore.
On July 15, the first paid expansion, "Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate," will launch. This expansion marks the beginning of a multiyear saga centered around the mysterious Nine, introducing new characters like Lodi and the Warlock Vanguard, Ikora. Set on the new destination, Kepler, players can expect puzzle-solving, pathfinding challenges, and deep exploration, along with new enemies, weapons, gear, and destination-specific abilities.
Alongside the expansion, major core game innovations will be introduced on July 15, including updated armor and gear systems for enhanced buildcrafting, and a new activity selection screen called the Portal. This screen will allow players to choose between Fireteam Ops, Pinnacle Ops, Crucible Ops, and the new Solo Ops, catering to different play styles and preferences. With 50 new modifiers, players can customize their gameplay and chase specific rewards through curated activity rotations.
Pre-order bonuses for "The Edge of Fate" include an instantly unlockable Exotic Ghost and a Legendary Emblem. For those interested, here's what the pre-order options entail:
Destiny 2 Pre-Order Details
---------------------------The Edge of Fate Pre-Order includes:
- The Edge of Fate Campaign
- New Raid
- 1x Active Rewards Pass
- Pre-Order Exclusive Exotic Ghost (instant unlock)
- Pre-Order Exclusive Legendary Emblem (instant unlock)
Year of Prophecy Edition Pre-Order includes:
- The Edge of Fate and Renegades Campaigns
- New Raid and Dungeon
- 1x Active Rewards Pass
- 3x Rewards Passes
- The Edge of Fate Pre-Order Exclusive Exotic Ghost (instant unlock)
- The Edge of Fate Pre-Order Exclusive Legendary Emblem (instant unlock)
- Renegades Pre-Order Exclusive Exotic Ship (available September 9, 2025)
- Renegades Pre-Order Exclusive Legendary Emblem (available September 9, 2025)
Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition Pre-Order includes:
- The Edge of Fate and Renegades Campaigns
- New Raid and Dungeon
- 1x Active Rewards Pass
- 3x Rewards Passes
- Instant Unlock Exotic Sniper Rifle: New Land Beyond
- New Land Beyond Ornament and Catalyst (available at launch of Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate)
- The Edge of Fate Pre-Order Exclusive Exotic Ghost (instant unlock)
- The Edge of Fate Pre-Order Exclusive Legendary Emblem (instant unlock)
- Renegades Pre-Order Exclusive Exotic Ship (available September 9, 2025)
- Renegades Pre-Order Exclusive Legendary Emblem (available September 9, 2025)
- Year of Prophecy Exotic Emote (instant unlock)
- Year of Prophecy Exotic Sparrow (available July 15, 2025)
- Dark Side Legends Bundle (3 full armor ornament sets, 1 for each class, instant unlock)
- Secret Stash (1x Exotic Cosmetic, 1x Exotic Cipher, 2x Ascendant Alloys, 3x Ascendant Shards, delivered with each seasonal update)
A Year of Prophecy Collector's Edition is also available, though pre-orders for the physical edition have already sold out.
Following "The Edge of Fate," the second major update, "Ash & Iron," will launch on September 9, with the second expansion, "Renegades," arriving on December 2. The year will conclude with the "Shadow & Order" update on March 3.
"Destiny 2: Renegades" draws inspiration from the legendary Star Wars universe, blending Destiny's unique storytelling and gameplay with iconic sci-fi elements. This news comes as a positive development for the Destiny 2 community, especially following the layoffs of 220 staff members in July 2024, representing 17% of Bungie's workforce, less than a year after 100 other layoffs.
In addition to Destiny 2, Bungie is also working on the reboot of their classic franchise, Marathon. Revealed in May 2023, the first hands-on preview was recently shared by IGN, indicating promising potential for satisfying the Bungie PvP community's long-standing cravings when it launches on PC and consoles in September.
