Destiny 2's Prophecy Year: Key Updates for Guardians

Get ready, Guardians—Bungie has just announced an exciting lineup for Destiny 2 under the banner of the "Year of Prophecy." This year promises four significant content updates, including two paid expansions and two major updates available to all players.

Kicking things off is Rite of the Nine, a free update that offers a fresh take on dungeon diving. Available to all players, it refreshes familiar dungeons like Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep with unique twists. You'll reconnect with Orin and enjoy updated dungeon weapons, making this a must-try for both seasoned and new players.

Next, on July 15, comes the paid expansion Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate. This expansion marks the beginning of a multiyear saga focused on the enigmatic Nine, who predate the Traveler. The story will spotlight new ally Lodi and Warlock Vanguard Ikora. Set on the new destination, Kepler, inspired by Destiny 2's dungeons, players can expect puzzle-solving challenges and deep exploration. New enemies, weapons, gear, and destination-specific abilities await.

Alongside The Edge of Fate, Bungie will introduce "major core game innovations" on July 15. These include revamped armor and gear systems to enhance buildcrafting and a new activity selection screen called the Portal. This screen will let players easily choose between Fireteam Ops, Pinnacle Ops, Crucible Ops, and the new Solo Ops, designed for solo players seeking quick, self-contained gameplay. Additionally, 50 new modifiers will allow for deeper gameplay customization and curated activity rotations will keep the game fresh.

For those looking to pre-order, The Edge of Fate offers:

• 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)

The Year of Prophecy Edition 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)

The Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition packs in:

• 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 sold out quickly.

On September 9, the Ash & Iron major update will be released, followed by the second expansion, Renegades, on December 2. Finally, the Shadow & Order major update rolls out 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 themes and elements.

This news comes as a relief to many players following Bungie's layoffs in July 2024, which affected 220 staff members, representing 17% of its workforce, following another 100 layoffs less than a year prior.

While Destiny 2 keeps fans engaged, Bungie is also working on the reboot of Marathon, revealed in May 2023. IGN's hands-on preview of Marathon's alpha state was promising, indicating it could satisfy the Bungie PvP itch when it launches on PC and consoles in September.