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The Destiny 2 Edge of Fate and Year of Prophecy Reveal stream had it all. From a new story to new rewards to new challenges. After closing the Light and Darkness Saga with the Final Shape, Destiny 2 enters a new saga, The Fate Saga. During this Saga, there is plenty of new content to experience. Let us dive into all the details shared on the Livestream.

Destiny 2: The Year of Prophecy Roadmap

While there were the Bungie Store leaks over the past few days, we now have a confirmed roadmap for the next year of Destiny 2 content. Beginning today with the Rite of the Nine until the Shadow & Order Major Update on March 3rd, 2026. The upcoming year of Destiny 2 features two Expansions and two Major Updates that will bring new content: a raid, a dungeon, exotic missions, multiple stories, and plenty more. 

Key Dates

  • Rite of the Nine – May 6th, 2025
  • Edge of Fate Expansion – July 15th, 2025
  • Core Game Updates – July 15th, 2025
  • Ash & Iron Major Update – September 9th, 2025
  • Renegades Expansion – December 2nd, 2025
  • Shadow & Order Major Update – March 3rd, 2026
  • Shattered Cycle Expansion – Summer, 2026
  • The Alchemist – Winter, 2026

The Edge of Fate Expansion

Image of Destiny 2 Edge of Fate reveal, courtesy of Forbes.

With the Edge of Fate Expansion, guardians are jetting off to a new planet, Kepler, the home of The Nine. On Kepler, guardians face new challenges and beings far beyond what we are used to. Guardians will shape Dark Matter with the powers of Arc, Strand, and Void. Arc fusion allows guardians to turn into a lightning ball that can fit into crevices and zip around the battlefield, jolting enemies. The Relocator Cannon tied to Void will allow players to bypass laser walls and move around as they wish. Finally, the Strand fusion grants guardians the ability to create new platforms and shape environments.

Guardians will meet new and old faces on Kelper, with one notable new addition. Lodei is described as the perfect fish out of the water by the Destiny 2 Narrative Lead, Alison Lührs. More information on this new character is a secret for the time being.

The Portal

Bungie previously revealed the Portal to the Destiny 2 Community in the form of a blog post. While the information is more or less the same, the ideas for the Portal allow players to find all they need for the power grind in one place. From Solo Ops to Crucible, there is an activity for all players to dive into and obtain their precious loot. Players can customize their difficulties for higher-tier loot in all the Portal activities.

New Gear and Rewards

There is a new gear system coming with the Edge of Fate. Legendary weapons and armor will now be on a tiering system, ranging from one to five. The highest level gear (five) will increase gear benefits like unique shaders for weapons and an additional energy slot for armor.

The entire armor system is getting reworked, dubbed Armor 3.0. The stats have changed and go over 100 to grant further bonuses. Armor will also have specific bonuses based on where the armor set came from, allowing players more build crafting opportunities.

What better way to test your new gear than to head to the EDZ and bully some Dregs? We will not need to do that with the new Shooting Range that allows players to test everything in their arsenal, compete with their fireteams, and hold the highest scores.

Renegades Expansion

The Renegades Expansion arrives on December 2nd, 2025. While most information regarding the Expansion is secret, the theme is Star Wars-based, with the Reveal trailer showing a Lightsaber and what looked to be Han Solo’s Blaster.

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 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)

Further Details

Stay tuned for more details and deeper dive articles on all the new Destiny 2 content here at Total Apex Media!

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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