The Deserters: Destiny 2's Star Wars-inspired expansion

Bungie has officially launched Destiny 2: The Renegades, the second expansion of the Year of Prophecy, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This new release introduces an original narrative, refreshed multiplayer activities, and gear inspired by the Star Wars universe, expanding the experience with new settings and gameplay mechanics.

A new campaign set on Mars

The expansion features a narrative campaign in which players join forces with the Drifter to challenge the Vanguard and confront the Barant Empire, a Cabal faction with suspected ties to the Nine.

The journey takes place on Mars, with the Tharsis Outpost serving as a new social hub. From this location, Guardians can forge alliances, take on contracts, and gain influence within the criminal underworld that dominates the region.

Lawless Frontier: replayable activity and reputation system

One of the main additions is Lawless Frontier, a replayable activity with scalable difficulty that includes high-risk missions such as:

• Smuggling
• Bounty Hunting
• Sabotage

These missions take place across six maps inspired by recognizable locations from the Star Wars universe. Progress is managed through a reputation system tied to three syndicates:

• The Barracudists
• The Tharsis Reformation
• The Totality Division

Additionally, the Invasion option allows other players to interfere with ongoing missions, altering their outcome in exchange for exclusive rewards.

New abilities and exotic arsenal

The Renegades introduces new renegade abilities along with a refreshed lineup of exotic weapons and armor. Key additions include:

• Praxic Edge: an exotic kinetic sword inspired by the lightsaber, featuring customization options that directly impact gameplay.
• Relic: a Solar crossbow.
• Luzaku Service: a Strand machine gun.
• New pieces of exotic armor for each class.

Equilibrium Dungeon and additional content

The expansion will grow further on December 13 with the release of the Equilibrium dungeon. In this activity, players work alongside Aunor Mahal to infiltrate a Barant Empire warship.

Bungie also announced exclusive physical rewards in its official store, including pins and metal posters, available to players who complete specific Triumphs before April 2026.

Year of Prophecy – Definitive Edition

Alongside the expansion, players can purchase the Year of Prophecy – Definitive Edition, which includes:

• Annual cycle campaigns and raids
• Instant rewards
• The exotic ship Leader of the Renegades
• The sniper rifle New Lands Beyond

Destiny 2: The Renegades expands the game’s universe with a new campaign, multiplayer activities, and Star Wars-inspired gear. The expansion introduces new progression systems, Martian locations, and content planned for the coming months as part of the Year of Prophecy, solidifying an unprecedented collaboration between Bungie and Lucasfilm Games.