Destiny 2 players finally have a clear look at what the first weeks of Renegades will look like—and this early roadmap paints a picture of Bungie shifting back toward player agency, quality-of-life upgrades, and a more rewarding progression loop. Instead of a long-term, multi-season overview, this content calendar focuses tightly on December’s rollout and the immediate systems supporting the expansion.
The roadmap begins by revisiting the adjustments Bungie made after The Edge of Fate. Across updates 9.1.0 and 9.1.5, the studio responded to fast-growing player feedback by improving rewards, tuning Power, and removing unnecessary barriers.
Edge of Fate – Update 9.1.0
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Portal Reward Increases | Higher overall reward output from Portal activities |
| Powerful Drop Retuning | Adjusted powerful-tier drops for better progression |
| T5 Drop Rate Increases | Increased Tier 5 rewards across activities |
| New Weekly Raid Challenges | Added rotating weekly raid challenge objectives |
Edge of Fate Follow-Up – Update 9.1.5
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Further Portal Reward Improvements | Additional tuning to reward frequency and quality |
| Weekly Edge of Fate Campaign Challenges | New weekly objectives tied to Edge of Fate |
| Power Adjustment Removed | Challenge modifiers no longer alter Power levels |
| Further Portal Power Increases | Additional boosts to Portal-related Power rewards |
| Catch-Up Chest | Added a fast-track reward chest for returning/lagging players |
These changes demonstrate Bungie’s ongoing effort to respond to player feedback leading into Renegades.
Renegades Launch – Update 9.5.0 (December 2)
The launch of Renegades brings a wide range of new content, systemic improvements, and design shifts. This update sets the tone for the expansion and defines how Guardians will play during its opening weeks.
New Story & Core Activities
Renegades launches with a substantial amount of new content:
- Renegades Campaign
- Lawless Frontier activity
- New Exotic mission
- New Dungeon: Equilibrium
- New weapon type: Blasters
- New Exotic sword: Praxic Blade
Renegades Launch Overview
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Renegades Campaign | New story missions set in the Lawless Frontier |
| Lawless Frontier Activity | Combat-focused activity tied to expansion |
| Exotic Mission | New Exotic questline and mission |
| Dungeon: Equilibrium | Endgame dungeon releasing shortly after launch |
| New Weapon Type: Blasters | Brand-new weapon archetype |
| New Exotic: Praxic Blade | New Exotic sword tied to Renegades loot |
Seasonal Power, Progression, and Catch-Up
Renegades introduces major system changes aimed at eliminating repetitive power grinding and strengthening player choice.
Progression & Gear Changes
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Power Carries Over | Power no longer resets between seasons |
| All Exotics Featured | Every Exotic becomes target-farmable |
| Edge of Fate Gear Persists | Featured gear remains relevant |
| Returning Player Bonus | Boosts for players returning to the game |
| 300 Power Catch-Up | Rapid Power acceleration for new/returning players |
These updates reflect a shift toward rewarding play rather than mandatory grind paths.
Vault Overhaul and Inventory Quality of Life
Inventory management receives one of its biggest upgrades in years.
Vault & Cosmetic Upgrades
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Vault Space Increase | +300 slots, now totaling 1000 |
| Vault Sorting Improvements | New filters for rarity, slot, date, and power |
| Universal Exotic Armor Ornaments | Ornaments apply across Exotics (same slot/class) in PvE |
For collectors, buildcrafters, and long-time Guardians, this significantly reduces vault pressure.
Universal Exotic Armor Ornaments
Guardians gain far more freedom in how they style their characters:
- Any Exotic ornament can be applied to any Exotic of the same slot and class
- Limited to PvE for clarity
- PvP still uses default silhouettes
This allows for expanded build expression without impacting gameplay readability.
Portal Activity Additions
Bungie enhances the Portal playlist with several new and returning activities.
Portal Activity Expansions
| Category | Additions |
|---|---|
| Solo Ops | Typhon Imperator |
| Fireteam Ops | Return of Sunless Cell |
| Arena Ops | Six-player seasonal-style activities |
| Pinnacle Ops | Vox Obscura & Derealize return |
| Cosmetic Refresh | New weapon and armor looks |
This ensures the Portal remains meaningful while not overwhelming expansion-specific content.
Update 9.5.0.1 Arrives One Week Later (December 9)
The first post-launch update introduces the new weekly ritual structure.
Weekly Rituals
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Alerts | New rotating weekly objective playlist |
| Vanguard Alert Playlist | Core Vanguard rotation |
| Grandmaster Vanguard Alert | High-difficulty version |
| Crucible Weekly Objectives | New PvP ritual challenges |
| Arena Ops Rotations | Weekly six-player playlist updates |
These rituals tie into the new Orders System, which replaces large portions of the old bounty framework.
Orders System
| Order | Tier |
|---|---|
| Common | Base-level Orders |
| Legendary | Higher-value Orders |
| Exotic | Top-tier weekly Orders |
Returning Events & Seasonal Modifiers
The roadmap confirms a steady rotation of events and modifiers after launch.
Weekly Events & Modifiers
| Event / Modifier | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sword Week | Themed activity returns |
| Tex Mechanica Sponsorship | Foundry weapon bonuses |
| The Dawning | December holiday event |
| Arms Week: Bows | January weapon-focused event |
| Iron Banner | PvP event (date TBD) |
| Heavy Metal | Event returning with new loot |
| Mid-Season Call to Arms | Scheduled later in season |
| Surges & Reward Boosts | Weekly modifiers across playlists |
This helps maintain a lively seasonal rhythm without overwhelming players.
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The content calendar ends shortly after the expansion’s first weeks, indicating that Bungie is still preparing a larger, long-term roadmap. But even this short-term preview offers clarity and reassurance.
With improved progression, enhanced rewards, expanded vault capacity, and the return of meaningful rituals, Renegades aims to restore the pace and structure that long-time players expect. It feels like a confident reset—one that listens to community feedback and restores Destiny 2’s identity as a rewarding, player-driven experience.
