Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Launches, Marking the Dawn of the Fate Saga

New Expansion, Core Updates, and Raid Highlight the Start of the Year of Prophecy

Today marks a monumental moment for Destiny 2 as Bungie officially launches The Edge of Fate, the first expansion in the Year of Prophecy and the beginning of the ambitious new narrative arc known as the Fate Saga.

A Journey into the Unknown Begins on Kepler

Now available, The Edge of Fate propels Guardians into the uncharted realm of Kepler, a brand-new destination split into four sprawling regions filled with dark secrets, dangerous foes, and world-changing mysteries. Players will face a primordial threat that predates the Traveler, with help from Lodi, a mysterious ally, and Ikora Rey, the Warlock Vanguard.

Core to the experience are Kepler-specific traversal abilities:

Matterspark: Allows Guardians to become a high-speed energy sphere
Mattermorph: Enables environmental manipulation through dark matter and Strand
Relocator Cannon: Uses Fallen tech to teleport across terrain

New Difficulty System: World Tiers

The campaign now features a World Tier system with difficulties ranging from Brave and Legendary to newly unlocked Fabled and Mythic tiers, offering scalable challenges and enticing rewards for return playthroughs.

Core Game Revamps Available to All Players

Bungie also released a host of free core game updates, ushering in a more accessible and rewarding gameplay structure:

The Portal: A new user interface for seamless activity access
Solo Ops: Compact, story-driven activities built for solo play
Armor 3.0: Set bonuses, revamped stats, and expanded mod systems
50+ Modifiers: Enhance gameplay depth and customize difficulty

New Gear and Weapons: Exotic Class Armor and Legendary Innovations

Each class receives a new exotic armor piece:

Hunter – Moirai Vest: Threaded spike detonates tangles and re-forms for reuse
Titan – Melas Panoplia Gauntlets: Timed hammer recall creates explosive effects
Warlock – Eunoia Gauntlets: Amplifies Hellion’s power based on distance traveled

Weapon enthusiasts can also look forward to entirely new archetypes, including:

A Crossbow with recoverable ammo
A spread-shot Hand Cannon
A Longbow with overpenetration
A rocket-assisted Pulse Rifle

The Desert Perpetual Raid Launches July 19

Bungie’s newest raid, The Desert Perpetual, opens its doors July 19 at 10 AM PDT. Contest Mode will be active for the first 48 hours, and the World First race will be livestreamed, featuring partnered streamers like Evanf1997 and CBGray. Twitch viewers watching eligible streams for at least one hour during the race window will earn the Power Hues emblem via Twitch Drops.

Raid rewards include:

Raid Jacket & Sling Bag (Chrome Industries) – Complete by Aug 29
Raid Pin & Atemporal Title Pin – Complete by Dec 31
Fated Weapon Title Pin, Edge of Fate Triumph Pin, and Somnium Trek Displate Poster – Through Bungie Rewards

Looking Ahead: Renegades and Ash & Iron

Ash & Iron – Major free update coming September 9
Renegades – Star Wars-inspired expansion releasing December 2

Players who purchase the Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition gain access to all expansions, a new raid and dungeon, the exotic sniper New Land Beyond, themed cosmetics, and a secret stash of in-game materials.