Destiny News: Star Wars-Inspired Expansion Renegades DLC Unveiled!

In a recent reveal event that provided a major look into Destiny 2’s future, Bungie announced a brand new expansion titled Destiny 2: Renegades. This reveal wasn’t just about a single piece of content; it was part of laying out a multi-year plan for the game, promising significant changes to how content is released and, specifically for Renegades, a very distinct and heavily Star Wars-inspired flavor. It’s positioned as a core part of Bungie’s effort to provide compelling reasons for players, including those who might have taken a break, to jump back into the game’s universe.

The launch date for the Destiny 2: Renegades expansion was a key and, as the post notes, “delightfully unexpected” announcement. It was officially confirmed during the reveal that the expansion is set to arrive on December 2nd, 2025. This gives players a specific date to mark on their calendars and look forward to diving into the new Star Wars-inspired content later that year, following another expansion coming in Summer 2025.

The Star Wars inspiration is reportedly a central, defining characteristic of the Renegades expansion. Bungie developers themselves described it as creating a “one-of-a-kind Destiny experience” by specifically taking the “familiar space western vibe and aesthetic that is Star Wars and putting it through that Destiny lens.” This approach builds on Bungie’s history of integrating various genre inspirations into Destiny’s science-fantasy universe (like drawing from dark fantasy or cosmic horror). While some players might see this crossover as controversial, many others are reportedly excited by the prospect of seeing Star Wars aesthetics and themes filtered through Destiny’s unique gameplay and world.

Yes, the post highlights that players can start embracing the thematic shift right away, even before the Renegades expansion launches in December 2025. The reveal showcased brand new cosmetic armor sets that were “unexpectedly dropped into the game already.” These armor sets are reportedly inspired by looks associated with legendary Star Wars characters, allowing players to channel their inner icon like Kylo Ren, Darth Vader, and General Grievous through cosmetic skins designed for Destiny’s three character classes (Titan, Hunter, and Warlock). The “multi-limbed look” inspired by General Grievous is specifically noted as sparking considerable excitement in the community.

To gain immediate access to the newly released Star Wars-inspired cosmetic armor sets, the post explains that players need to purchase a specific edition of the game’s upcoming content. These highly sought-after looks are reportedly included as a bonus feature for those who purchase the Ultimate Edition for the “Year of Prophecy.” This edition is described as granting access to a full year of upcoming content releases, including the Renegades expansion itself. The bonus cosmetics, such as the Kylo Ren, Darth Vader, and General Grievous inspired sets, are unlocked instantly upon purchasing this Ultimate Edition. While the guide acknowledges that picking up the Ultimate Edition represents a “significant investment,” these unique cosmetic looks are part of that larger, comprehensive content bundle.

The post reveals a “significant change” to Destiny 2’s content release model starting with the “Year of Prophecy” and continuing in subsequent years. The previous structure relied on one large annual expansion followed by four smaller, paid seasonal content updates throughout the year. The new model shifts away from this; there will now be two paid expansions released per year instead of one, and crucially, there will be no more paid seasonal content or separate paid seasonal storylines. The resources that were previously dedicated to developing these temporary seasonal additions are being refocused on building up the game’s permanent “core hobby” content. This restructured approach aims to provide players with four major content beats distributed throughout the year: two paid expansions and two free major updates in between.

The newly announced “Year of Prophecy” will feature two main paid content releases, which are full expansions. The first of these expansions is titled “The Edge of Fate” and is scheduled to launch in Summer 2025. This will be followed later in the year by the second paid expansion, the focus of much of the reveal, which is Destiny 2: Renegades, set to launch on the confirmed date of December 2nd, 2025. The post also mentions that the season accompanying the launch of Renegades is reportedly named “Lawless,” linking it directly to the expansion’s thematic content.

Under the new annual content structure, players can expect two free major updates each year, positioned between the paid expansions. These free releases are described as “episode-like chunks of content,” providing substantial additions without requiring an extra purchase. The first free update is titled “Ash and Iron” and is planned for Fall 2025; the post notes that its release date is reportedly the same as a dedicated reveal event planned specifically for the Renegades expansion. The “Ash and Iron” update is said to bring players back to the familiar area of the Plague Lands and include a new activity, a new exotic mission for players to tackle, new gear to collect, and two new exotic weapons to pursue. The second free major update, titled “Shadow and Order,” is scheduled for March 2026, and is intended to continue the ongoing narrative and likely carry forward some of the thematic inspirations introduced in the Renegades expansion.

The guide suggests that the Star Wars inspiration will be quite detailed and visually apparent throughout the Renegades expansion. It will introduce a brand new “lawless frontier” location within Destiny’s Sol system. Cinematic teasers reportedly showcased landscapes that strongly resemble iconic Star Wars planets like Tatooine, albeit with only one sun in Destiny’s universe, and cities that bring to mind locations such as Jedha or Mos Eisley. The visual homages are said to extend to weaponry, with mentions of blaster pistols that look reminiscent of the classic DL-44 used by characters like Han Solo, and descriptions of characters wielding melee weapons that resemble lightsabers. The overall experience is also expected to feature distinct sound effects and visual designs that directly pay homage to the beloved film series, all creatively integrated and filtered through Destiny’s established universe and its renowned gameplay mechanics. The open embrace of this external inspiration suggests Bungie is exploring how far they can take thematic crossovers after seeing positive reactions from smaller cosmetic additions.

Yes, the post highlights that there is an activity available right now that serves as a prologue to the upcoming “Fate Saga” storyline which includes both The Edge of Fate and Renegades. The “Ride of the Nine” prologue event is currently live in the game. A key feature of this event is that it includes free dungeons that are accessible to all players, regardless of which expansions they own. This event is described as potentially offering players an “early taste of the cosmic mysteries” that will unfold and lead directly into the new grand narrative Bungie is building with these upcoming expansions, making it a good point of entry or return for players interested in the unfolding story. Additionally, the post mentions that pre-orders for the upcoming expansions and Year of Prophecy editions (including the Ultimate Edition with the instant cosmetics) are reportedly available now.