The Edge of Fate and Year of Prophecy Reveal Recap

Today, we announced that The Year of Prophecy begins on July 15 with the launch of its first expansion, The Edge of Fate. Our reveal stream covered many, many other topics, so let's go over them once more for those who might need it. If you prefer getting your information on video, you can always watch the stream, it's just below. If you’d rather read about it, keep scrolling.

The Year of Prophecy Roadmap

The Edge of Fate Reveal Stream covered our plans for the future, including several core updates to game systems you have known for years with the goal of refreshing how Destiny 2 feels to both newer and veteran players.

Starting with the Year of Prophecy, each year will now feature four major content beats: two paid expansions and two major updates available to all. These major updates will include new activities, Exotic Missions, new gear and rewards, including Exotic weapons, and more. The best part is that this new structure doesn’t require paid access to seasonal activities. This way we ensure all players can experience the evolving game world together. Check all of what's coming our Year of Prophecy Roadmap below.

Additionally, here's a list of the key dates for our next year of content.

The Edge of Fate Arrives July 15

The next chapter of the ever-evolving Destiny 2 universe is The Edge of Fate, launching on July 15. Guardians will explore a new destination, Kepler, while using abilities never seen before and with the help of new allies. The Edge of Fate also sets the stage for our next saga, the Fate Saga.

The Nine will play a key role in this new era of Destiny. These powerful beings existed long before the Traveler showed up in the Sol System, and their existence, we’ll learn, enables the world we know today. After years on the sideline, it's time to face this forgotten pantheon of unknowable gods head on.

The Edge of Fate is the start of a long journey, and we are taking our time to tell a new story that for now will leave you with many unanswered questions. Each expansion will help answer some, so having two a year will allow us to deliver those beats at a faster pace than before.

A New Destination: Kepler

The Edge of Fate will take place on Kepler, a new destination inspired by the puzzle-solving and pathfinding challenges of Destiny 2’s dungeons and destination design which encourages deep exploration, mystery, and player-driven discovery. New enemies, weapons, gear, and destination-specific abilities await those brave enough to dive into its secrets.

A key feature of Kepler is the abundant dark matter energy, which powers the destination’s abilities. The new Matterspark ability allows Guardians to bind to dark matter to change forms, enabling them to squeeze through tight spaces, jump and dash across terrain, and become a rolling force of destruction.

Additional abilities include the new Relocator Cannon, which uses Fallen dark matter tech to teleport players across the environment, and Mattermorph, which lets Guardians manipulate their surroundings using the combined forces of dark matter and Strand.

Welcome to the Portal

In addition to The Edge of Fate expansion on July 15, major core game innovations will be introduced to Destiny 2, available to all players. One of the main ones will be the Portal, a new activity selection screen that will offer instant access to a range of activities tailored to different playstyles to make it easier than ever for players to find their next adventure.

Players will be able to easily choose between Fireteam Ops, Pinnacle Ops, Crucible Ops, and the newly introduced Solo Ops. Fireteam Ops and Pinnacle Ops reinforce quick fireteam action and longer-form cooperative content, while the new Solo Ops activities are specifically designed for solo players who want short, quick 10-minute adventures, in and out, without the need for a fireteam.

Additionally, players can tailor activities to match their desired gameplay and the specific rewards they are chasing. Fifty all-new modifiers will allow deeper gameplay customization and offer greater challenges for players, while curated activity rotations will ensure there is always something new to chase.

Armor 3.0 and Tiering System

Armor and gear systems are also evolving to create richer opportunities for buildcrafting. Players will experience set bonuses, a rework of character stats, and armor that starts with full energy.

The new Armor 3.0 system will see the arrival of new systems to empower your playstyle. There are new stats, like one that can increase weapon damage, as well as stronger effects to those you already know. You only have to crank them up to 200 points to get them. If you also wear two or more pieces of a given set, you can push your favorite builds even further with special set bonuses.

Then we have the new tier system for both weapons and armor. Each of the five new tiers offers better stats split, perks, and more bonus mechanics. To earn the best gear with the highest tier, you will have to take on the most challenging activities. The better higher tiered equipment you acquire, the more challenging content you can handle.

And what better place to test your new gear than a shooting range? It's coming three weeks after The Edge of Fate is live; a permanent area and you can load in with your whole raid group to test damage to all kinds of enemies, from red bars to bosses. Ammo is on us.

We will share more information about how the new systems work and how your current gear will live in this new system in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Renegades Arrives December 2

During the Destiny 2: Edge of Fate reveal event, we also announced Destiny 2: Renegades, the second expansion in the Year of Prophecy, slated for release on December 2, 2025. Inspired by the legendary Star Wars universe, Renegades merges Destiny’s distinctive storytelling and gameplay with themes and elements drawn from the iconic sci-fi franchise.

The reveal featured a brief cinematic teaser showcasing Renegades, a definitive Destiny expansion with a narrative integral to the Fate Saga, while also suffused with inspiration from and homage to Star Wars. Renegades will introduce new Destiny characters, innovative activities, and evolved mechanics designed to surprise and delight players.

Pre-Order Information

The Edge of Fate Pre-Orders are now available on all supported platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.

The Edge of Fate Pre-Order

• 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

• 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

• 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)

Year of Prophecy Collector's Edition

Additionally, the Destiny 2: Year of Prophecy Collector’s Edition is also available for pre-order on the Bungie Store. Players can choose to purchase the physical Collector’s Edition or bundle their purchase with a game code and receive Destiny 2: Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition, as well as all the pre-order exclusive bonuses.

Unlock New Land Beyond Today

Pre-Ordering the Ultimate or Collector’s Edition of The Edge of Fate includes an instant unlock of New Land Beyond, a classic Exotic Sniper Rifle renewed for Destiny 2. Pre-order now to start using it today.

Rite of the Nine is Live

Today, just after our reveal stream ended, we launched Destiny 2 Update 8.2.6, which includes changes to the abilities and weapons sandbox along with a new activity available to all players: Rite of the Nine.

During the months until The Edge of Fate, Rite of the Nine offers a fresh take on dungeon diving for both veterans and those stepping into them for the first time. Featuring the Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep dungeons, the event introduces unique twists to familiar encounters, including refreshed dungeon weapons with a striking Nine-inspired look. Guardians will reconnect with Orin, the mysterious Emissary of the Nine, closing the narrative gap until The Edge of Fate arrives.

With the launch of the new activity, dungeoneers can earn new Bungie Rewards. Complete Titles and Triumphs to earn rewards from the new product assortment including a uniquely created Displate by Community Artist, Gabriel Flauzino.

The day we announce new content is always intense and long, but also exciting and hopeful. Rite of the Nine is the first step into the new Fate Saga that officially begins with The Edge of Fate on July 15 and will continue in the Year of Prophecy.

Ready to face the unknown?