Get ready, Guardian — Bungie has just unveiled an exciting lineup for its sci-fi shooter, Destiny 2, under the banner of the "Year of Prophecy." This year promises four major content updates, including two paid expansions and two significant updates accessible to all players, both free and paying.
Kicking off the Year of Prophecy is "Rite of the Nine," a free update that reimagines dungeon diving for both veterans and newcomers. Available now, this update revisits familiar dungeons like Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep, but with new twists. Players will reconnect with Orin and encounter refreshed dungeon weapons, ensuring even seasoned Guardians find something new and exciting.
Next up, on July 15, comes the paid expansion, "Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate," marking the beginning of a multiyear saga. This expansion reintroduces the enigmatic Nine, ancient beings predating the Traveler. New characters, Lodi and Ikora, will take center stage as players explore the new destination, Kepler. Inspired by Destiny 2’s dungeons, Kepler encourages deep exploration and puzzle-solving, offering new enemies, weapons, gear, and destination-specific abilities.
Simultaneously on July 15, Bungie will roll out "major core game innovations." This includes revamped armor and gear systems for enhanced buildcrafting and a new activity selection screen called the Portal. Players can choose from Fireteam Ops, Pinnacle Ops, Crucible Ops, and the newly introduced Solo Ops, designed for those who prefer short, self-contained gameplay without a fireteam. With 50 new modifiers, players can customize their gameplay and chase specific rewards through curated activity rotations.
As with any new expansion, pre-order bonuses are available. Here’s what you can get:
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 physical pre-orders have sold out.
From September 9, the second major update, "Ash & Iron," will go live, followed by the second expansion, "Renegades," on December 2. The year will conclude with the "Shadow & Order" update on March 3.
"Destiny 2: Renegades," inspired by the legendary Star Wars universe, will blend Destiny’s unique storytelling and gameplay with iconic sci-fi elements, promising an exciting addition to the franchise.
This news comes after Bungie laid off 220 staff members in July 2024, following 100 other layoffs less than a year prior, highlighting the company's continued commitment to delivering quality content for Destiny 2 players.
In addition to Destiny 2, Bungie is also working on the reboot of its classic franchise, Marathon, revealed in May 2023. In IGN's Marathon hands-on preview, the game shows promise in satisfying the Bungie PvP itch, set to launch on PC and consoles in September.
