Prophecy and Fate Coming July 15: Full Details from Bungie – PlayStation Blog

For folks diving into the madness of Destiny, there’s never a dull moment, you know? The cosmos is like this huge, never-ending playground with new stories to chew on and wild adventures just begging to be tackled. So today, outta nowhere, Bungie’s mad geniuses dropped a bomb on Destiny 2 fans — a peek into the wild ride that’s coming up. And man, oh man, it’s the start of some epic new chapter called the Destiny saga!

Picture this: during this grand reveal shindig, the Destiny 2 team went all out and spilled the beans on something they’re calling the Year of Prophecy. It’s got this crazy mix of peeks and deep dives into two big expansions: The Edge of Fate, hitting the scene on July 15, and Renegades, which follows on December 2. You could practically pre-order them right then and there. These campaigns are like the ignition switch for what they’re dubbing the Fate Saga — launching with a pile of changes to gameplay mechanics and systems. Basically, the whole experience is about to get flipped on its head. New challenges, new rewards, totally wild.

Anyway, here’s a taste of what’s cooking for Destiny 2 in the next year. Let’s not even pretend we can cram it all in here because, honestly, it’s just too much.

The Nine Call!

This Fate Saga business? It’s all about those deep, cosmic existential questions. Like, seriously pondering your place in the universe, right? Stuff like: What’s fate even mean? Or who or what’s lurking out there? Are they just waiting for us to find them or what? This new storyline tosses questions like these into the mix. With The Edge of Fate kicking things off, Destiny fans — both the OGs and the newbies — will get sucked into a fresh narrative, offering nods to old-school lore while inviting new blood into the chaos.

One of the higher-ups, Robbie Stevens (assistant game director, no biggie), chimed in during the event, dropping this gem: “Before the Traveler ever rolled into our solar system, magic was already chillin’ here.” This Fate Saga thing is all about unraveling one of Destiny’s colossal mysteries — the universe’s groundwork itself! And center stage is the Nine, those mysterious celestial folks who’ve been just sorta floating around forever. Die-hard Destiny fans get the occasional hint about this extradimensional crew, but the mystery cranked up around them is a major plot driver now.

Skirting Close to the Edge

So, The Edge of Fate? It’s got Guardians responding to this odd invite from a member of the Nine, leading them to the mysterious edges of our solar setup, landing on this new place called Kepler. This Kepler thing, with its thick veil of dark matter, is a first for Destiny players. “We took cues from these mind-bending experiences like Dreaming City, some killer dungeons, Exotic missions, and even a sprinkle of Metroidvania,” revealed narrative director Alison Luhrs.

There’s this spicy element of discovery in The Edge of Fate that’s driven by the players themselves, giving you these wild destination abilities. Take Matterspark for example — it turns your Guardian into a literal ball of energy. Like, poof! Now, you’re squeezing through tight spots, bouncing around like a hyperactive electron, and turning into this shocking cannonball of doom. The creative head, Stevens again, elaborated on how you can just zap around as Matterspark, and there’s another Void-focused thing called Relocator Cannon. Basically, you teleport across the game world. Madness.

Now, besides the shiny new narrative and characters (hey, shoutout to the newbie Lodi!), this destination and ability upgrade thing is killer. Bungie’s been fine-tuning the Destiny experience, diving deep into fan feedback. Oh, and Solo Ops playlist is here too — definitely a vibe for those who love riding solo.

Honestly, we’re barely scratching the surface with The Edge of Fate and Year of Prophecy. Catch the reveal replay for all the juicy deets, including news on the new Portal feature, gearing updates, and customization options. Spill your own drink at the surprises in there, I dare ya.

Oh, quick note: to get you hyped, they’re dropping Rite of the Nine today. It’s a taste of things to come with The Edge of Fate. This event has dungeon vibes with kickass new difficulty levels challenging veterans and newbies alike. Plus, those Nine-themed Holofoil weapons are killer.

So, yeah, munch on that starting snack because this feast is just getting started. Happy quests, Guardians!