Destiny 2's Year of Prophecy: Guardians' Essential Guide

Get ready, Guardian — Bungie has just revealed an exciting lineup of content for its sci-fi shooter, Destiny 2, under the banner of the "Year of Prophecy." This year promises four major content releases, including two new expansions and significant updates to both paid and free players.

The "Year of Prophecy" kicks off with Rite of the Nine, a free update available to all players. This update offers a fresh take on dungeon diving, suitable for both seasoned players and newcomers. The update includes familiar dungeons like Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep, but with unique twists and refreshed weapons, allowing players to reconnect with Orin.

On July 15, the first paid expansion, Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate, launches. This expansion introduces a multiyear saga centered around the mysterious beings known as the Nine, who predate the Traveler. Players will encounter new characters, including ally Lodi and Warlock Vanguard Ikora. The expansion unfolds on a new destination, Kepler, designed for puzzle-solving, pathfinding, and deep exploration. Expect new enemies, weapons, gear, and destination-specific abilities.

Simultaneously on July 15, Bungie will roll out major core game innovations, including revised armor and gear systems to enhance buildcrafting opportunities. A new activity selection screen, the Portal, will allow players to choose from Fireteam Ops, Pinnacle Ops, Crucible Ops, and the new Solo Ops, designed for solo play without a fireteam. Players can customize activities with 50 new modifiers and chase specific rewards through curated activity rotations.

Pre-order bonuses for The Edge of Fate include an instantly unlockable Exotic Ghost and Legendary Emblem. Here's a breakdown of 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)

Note that the Year of Prophecy Collector's Edition is also available, though physical pre-orders have sold out.

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 Star Wars universe, merging Destiny's unique storytelling and gameplay with iconic sci-fi elements. This news comes after significant layoffs at Bungie, with 220 staff members (17% of the workforce) let go in July 2024, following another 100 layoffs less than a year prior.

While Destiny 2 keeps Bungie busy, the studio is also working on Marathon, a reboot of their classic franchise. IGN's hands-on preview of Marathon's alpha state indicates promising PvP gameplay, set to launch on PC and consoles in September.