Prophecy and Fate Launching July 15: Full Details from Bungie on PlayStation.Blog

Alright, imagine this: you’re a Guardian, right? Always chasing something new, always journeying through the universe like a story-addicted cosmic nomad. So, here’s this thing the Destiny 2 folks — yeah, Bungie, those guys — just popped the lid on. We’re diving headfirst into something they’re calling the Fate Saga. Sounds epic, no?

So, during some big reveal thingy, we got a proper look-see at the Year of Prophecy. They’re throwing at us two expansions: The Edge of Fate — coming July 15 (mark it, don’t forget) — and then swoops in Renegades on December 2. Pre-order them if you’re the jump-the-gun type. Now, these aren’t just any expansions. Nah, they’re the actual kickoff for this shiny new Fate Saga, bundled with fresh tweaks to how the game rolls. Sounds like it’s gonna shake things up — or maybe not? Who can tell right now.

Anyway — oops, wait, where was I? Oh, right. Let’s slice into the juiciest bits from the reveal, give you a taste of the chaos lining up in Destiny 2’s near-future.

Let’s talk about the Nine. Who are they? Beats me. Some cosmic weirdos with secrets bigger than their hats, hiding out in The Edge of Fate. “Before the Traveler hit Earth, there was magic,” said some Bungie bigwig — Robbie Stevens, I think. (Strangely unforgettable.) The curly mystery with them kicks off the chasing-the-tale vibe of Fate Saga. A fine entry point for newbies too; seasoned players might feel a bit smart here.

We peeked at Kepler, this dark-mattered mystery rock at the edges of space. You ever seen Dreaming City? Apparently, the creators pulled inspiration from that, and some other stuff like Metroidvanias — don’t ask me to explain that mix. Feel like you’re spelunking in space but with shiny new player abilities. There’s this thing, Matterspark — turns you into an electric bowling ball. No, really! Snug spaces? Roll through. Enemy troubles? Zap them. Into sci-fi superpowers? You’ll probably dig it.

And beyond storytelling? Bungie’s cooking up change. Solo Ops mode — sounds like a hermit’s dream. Perfect for solo flights or those short on time. New character in the mix too — Lodi, you oughta meet ‘em.

But obviously, I’m just scratching the surface here, not even denting the big meat of the Year of Prophecy. Catch the replay of the reveal event for all the insider gibberish — more systems, more gear, more… hmm, more everything?

One last nugget: something called Rite of the Nine just dropped in as a kind of warm-up act. Go solo, grab some cool Nine-themed gear if you’re up for a tougher challenge. Think of it like nibbling appetizers before the big Fate Saga buffet. Dive in, Guardians.