Destiny 2 Prophecy Year: Key Guardian Updates

Guardians, brace yourselves—Bungie has pulled back the curtain on Destiny 2's ambitious "Year of Prophecy," delivering two massive expansions alongside sweeping seasonal updates that'll transform both paid and free-to-play experiences.

A New Era Dawns

Marking a first for the franchise, this year brings four major content drops—two premium expansions and two free updates launching simultaneously. The action kicks off immediately with Rite of the Nine, a free dungeon update that reimagines classic locations like Prophecy and Ghosts of the Deep with fresh mechanics, narrative connections to the enigmatic Orin, and deadly new weapon variants.

July's Cosmic Showstopper

Circle July 15 on your star charts—that's when The Edge of Fate expansion rockets onto the scene, beginning a multi-year saga exploring the Nine's ancient mysteries. Players will:

• Explore the labyrinthine world of Kepler with its puzzle-heavy design
• Join forces with new ally Lodi and Warlock Vanguard Ikora
• Uncover destination-specific abilities and gear

That same day brings fundamental gameplay changes including:

• A revamped activity portal streamlining PvE and PvP access
• New Solo Ops mode for quick, single-player sessions
• 50+ customizable modifiers to tailor your challenges

Pre-Order Perks & Packages

Bungie's rolling out multiple editions, though Collector's Boxes already sold out. Highlights include:

The Edge of Fate ($49.99)

• Campaign + New Raid
• Exotic Ghost & Legendary Emblem (instant)

Year of Prophecy Edition ($89.99)

• Both 2025 expansions
• 4 Reward Passes
• Exclusive ship and emblems

Ultimate Edition ($119.99)

• All above plus "New Land Beyond" Exotic sniper
• 3 armor ornament sets
• Seasonal resource packages

What's Coming Next

The content pipeline keeps flowing with:

• Sept 9: Ash & Iron free update
• Dec 2: Star Wars-inspired Renegades expansion
• Mar 2026: Shadow & Order update

This roadmap arrives after Bungie's turbulent 2024, which saw significant layoffs—including last July's 17% staff reduction. Meanwhile, the studio continues developing its Marathon reboot, which recently impressed in alpha testing with its fresh take on Bungie's signature PvP combat.