Bungie has revealed its next expansion for Destiny 2, The Edge of Fate, which marks the beginning of the Year of Prophecy for the game. The Edge of Fate launches in a couple of months on July 15. In addition to the next expansion, Bungie also outlined its plans for the fture which will include changes to content drops and several core updates to game systems Guardians have known for years. Bungie says that the goal for the changes is to refresh how Destiny 2 feels to both newer and veteran players.

The Edge of Fate brings the Nine into focus with this new era of Destiny. The Nine are powerful beings that existed long before the traveler showed up in the Sol System, d their existence, we’ll learn, enables the world we know today. With a new expansion comes a new destination, Kepler, new abilities never seen before, and help from new allies.

Kepler is different from past destinations as it is heavily inspired by Metroidvanias. It’s 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. Kepler will also provide new enemies, weapons, gear, and destination-specific abilities with the abundance of dark matter energy which powers the destination’s abilities.

The new Matterspark ability will allow 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.

One of the biggest changes coming to Destiny 2 starting with The Edge of Fate will be the game’s new activity selection screen called The Portal. The Portal offers players instant access to a range of activities tailored to different playstyles with the goal to make it easier for players to find their next adventure. In the Portal, players will be able to easily choose between Fireteam and Pinnacle Ops which reinforece quick fireteam action and longer-form coopertaive content, or the newly introduced Solo Ops which are specifically designed for solo players who want short, quick 10-minute adventures, in and out, without the need for a fireteam.

The Year of Prophecy for Destiny 2 will bring in Armor 3.0 which sees the arrival of new systems that will empower playstyles. There are new stats, and special set bonuses which have never been in the game before. Both armor and weapons will also feature a new tier system.  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.

With all these new changes, Bungie thought it would be the perfect time to finally bring in a shooting range. The range will become a permanent area where players can load in with their whole raid group to test damage to all kinds of enemies, from red bars to bosses.

Starting with the Year of Prophecy, Bungie is changing how they will drop content for Destiny 2 going forward. Each year, there will be four major content beats:  two paid expansions and two major updates available to all. The major updates will include new activities, Exotic missions, new gear and rewards, including Exotic weapons, and more. This new structure will not require paid access to seasonal activities. Bungie believes this new way will ensure all players can experience the evolving game together.

At the end of its livestream, Bungie also teased the next expansion coming later this year, set to release on December 2, 2025, Renegades. 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. Renegades will feature 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.

Now, players interested in getting set up for The Edge of Fate can partake in a new activity available to all players: Rite of the Nine. 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.