Get ready, Guardian — Bungie has just unveiled an exciting lineup for its sci-fi shooter, Destiny 2, under the banner of "Year of Prophecy." This year promises four major content updates, featuring two paid expansions and two free updates, ensuring something for every player.
Kicking off the Year of Prophecy, Rite of the Nine is now available to all players at no extra cost. This update brings a fresh take on dungeon diving, perfect for both seasoned veterans and newcomers. You'll explore familiar dungeons like Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep, but with unique twists and refreshed weapons, reconnecting you with Orin.
Next up, on July 15, the new expansion Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate launches. This paid expansion introduces a multiyear saga involving the enigmatic Nine, predating the Traveler. You'll meet new characters, Lodi and Ikora, as you explore the new destination, Kepler. Inspired by Destiny 2's dungeons, Kepler offers puzzle-solving and pathfinding challenges, along with new enemies, weapons, gear, and destination-specific abilities.
Simultaneously on July 15, major core game innovations will roll out, including revamped armor and gear systems to enhance buildcrafting opportunities. A new activity selection screen, the Portal, allows players to choose between Fireteam Ops, Pinnacle Ops, Crucible Ops, and the newly introduced Solo Ops, catering to different play styles and reward pursuits. With 50 new modifiers, players can customize their gameplay for greater challenges and curated activity rotations will keep the content fresh.
Pre-order bonuses for The Edge of Fate include an instantly unlockable Exotic Ghost and Legendary Emblem. Here's a detailed look at the pre-order options:
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, although pre-orders for the physical edition have sold out at the time of writing.
On September 9, the Ash & Iron update will launch, followed by the second expansion, Renegades, 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 after Bungie's layoffs of 220 staff members in July 2024, representing 17% of its workforce, following another 100 layoffs less than a year earlier.
Alongside Destiny 2, Bungie is also working on Marathon, a reboot of their classic franchise. IGN's hands-on preview of the alpha version suggests it will satisfy the Bungie PvP itch when it launches on PC and consoles in September.
