Destiny 2 Prophecy Year: Key Info for Guardians

Prepare yourself, Guardian – Bungie has just revealed exciting new content coming to its sci-fi shooter Destiny 2, featuring two major expansions and significant seasonal updates available to all players under the banner of the "Year of Prophecy."

Marking a first for the franchise, Year of Prophecy delivers four major content releases – two premium expansions and two substantial free updates.

The journey begins with Rite of the Nine, currently available as free content offering dungeon-crawling action for both veterans and newcomers alike. While featuring familiar dungeons like Prophecy, Spire of the Watcher, and Ghosts of the Deep, even experienced Guardians will discover surprising twists involving Orin and refreshed weaponry.

On July 15, Destiny 2 will launch its first premium expansion – The Edge of Fate – beginning a multi-year narrative arc centered around the enigmatic Nine. This expansion introduces new characters including ally Lodi and Warlock Vanguard Ikora while unveiling Kepler, a mysterious new destination blending puzzle-solving with deep exploration.

Simultaneously arriving on July 15 is a major game systems overhaul featuring revamped armor mechanics and a streamlined activity selector called the Portal. This interface consolidates Fireteam Ops, Pinnacle Ops, Crucible Ops and introduces Solo Ops – specially designed missions for lone wolves. Fifty new modifiers provide unprecedented customization options while curated rotations ensure fresh challenges.

Pre-order bonuses currently available include:

Destiny 2 Pre-Order Details

The Edge of Fate Pre-Order includes:

• The Edge of Fate Campaign
• New Raid
• Active Rewards Pass
• Exotic Ghost (instant unlock)
• Legendary Emblem (instant unlock)

Year of Prophecy Edition adds:

• Renegades Campaign
• New Dungeon
• Additional Rewards Passes
• Exotic Ship (Fall 2025)
• Bonus Legendary Emblem (Fall 2025)

The premium Ultimate Edition further includes immediate access to:

• Exotic Sniper Rifle
• Class-exclusive ornament sets
• Seasonal resource bundles
• Exclusive Sparrow/Emote

Note: Physical Collector's Editions have already sold out.

The Year of Prophecy continues September 9 with Ash & Iron's free update, followed by December's Star Wars-inspired Renegades expansion. Closing out the year comes March 2026's Shadow & Order update.

These announcements arrive against the backdrop of recent studio challenges, including July 2024's significant restructuring affecting 17% of Bungie's workforce.

Beyond Destiny 2, Bungie continues developing its upcoming Marathon reboot – recently showcasing promising alpha gameplay slated for September release across PC and consoles.