Bungie has outlined plans to unveil Destiny 2’s first major update of the year, called Ash and Iron, along with a dedicated reveal for the Renegades expansion. The announcements set the stage for the next steps in the Year of Prophecy, following the recent Edge of Fate release, and explain when players can watch the showcase and what to expect from each drop.
Livestream Details
The reveal livestream for the Ash and Iron update and the Renegades expansion is planned for September 9, 2025. The start time is expected to be either 9 AM or 10 AM PT, with a firm schedule to be posted later this week. On the same day, pre order rewards for Renegades will also go live, including a pre order exclusive exotic ship and an exclusive legendary emblem.
What Was Announced
- Ash and Iron is a free update arriving on September 9, 2025.
- Renegades is a paid expansion scheduled for December 2, 2025.
- The reveal stream on September 9 will cover both Ash and Iron and Renegades.
- Pre order items for Renegades become available on September 9, including an exotic ship and a legendary emblem.
- Ash and Iron returns players to the Plaguelands and adds a kickoff event named New Territory and a new three player activity called Reclaim.
- The update includes a new exotic mission and two new exotic weapons.
- The Portal activity hub is getting boosted loot and additional activities.
- The Desert Perpetual raid receives an Epic version on September 20, 2025, with a World First race and new rewards.
- An early look at some Epic raid loot has surfaced via a recent leak.
- Renegades is described as Destiny 2’s first Star Wars inspired expansion, with story teases pointing to Cabal activity on Mars.
Ash Iron Update Overview
Ash and Iron is a free content update that revisits the Plaguelands from Destiny 1. It opens with New Territory, an event that leads into a new three player activity named Reclaim. Players will also get a brand new exotic mission and two exotic weapons to chase. The Portal, the current activity hub, is being updated with stronger loot drops and a set of new activities, expanding its role as a central place to earn rewards.
Renegades Reveal Summary
Renegades is positioned as a Star Wars inspired expansion launching on December 2, 2025. Detailed gameplay specifics are not yet public, but Bungie has hinted at story direction. A new lore book titled Treacherous Contacts points to a Cabal faction operating on Mars in a location called Tharsis. The name has appeared around Meridian Bay in Destiny 1, and some now suspect Tharsis could be the next destination for Renegades. The same intel mentions the Cabal pursuing paracausal weapons and Psion engineers working on a cipher based on actual periodic elements, suggesting outside technical help. Fan theories being shared connect the plot to figures such as Shin Malphur or Jana 14, and say the Cabal may be hunting the Drifter and his ship, the Derelict, which would fit the lawless frontier theme.
Gameplay And Systems Notes
Ash and Iron adds:
- A kickoff event, New Territory, that funnels into a three player activity named Reclaim.
- A fresh exotic mission and two new exotic weapons to earn.
- Portal hub improvements, including better loot drop buffs and new activities added to the rotation.
The Desert Perpetual raid will offer an Epic version with its own rewards later in September.
Activities And Content
Players can expect:
- New Territory as the opening beat for the update.
- Reclaim as a cooperative three person activity tied to the Plaguelands return.
- A new exotic mission as part of the update’s reward path.
- Two exotic weapons added to the pool.
- The Epic version of Desert Perpetual going live on September 20, 2025, featuring a World First raid race and new items to earn. There is mention of a recent leak showing an early look at some of these rewards.
How To Watch Or What To Do Next
Tune in to the showcase on September 9, 2025. Watch for an official post this week with the exact start time, expected to be either 9 AM or 10 AM PT. If you plan to buy Renegades, pre order rewards become available on September 9, including the pre order exotic ship and the exclusive legendary emblem.
Key Quotes Or Statements
There are no direct quotes provided in the announcement. All timing and feature notes are described in plain terms without on the record statements included.
Timeline And Next Steps
- September 9, 2025: Ash and Iron releases and the reveal livestream airs. Renegades pre order items become available, including an exotic ship and a legendary emblem.
- September 20, 2025: Desert Perpetual Epic raid launches with a World First race and new rewards.
- December 2, 2025: Renegades expansion releases.
Conclusion
Bungie will showcase Destiny 2’s Ash and Iron update and the Renegades expansion on September 9, 2025. Ash and Iron brings back the Plaguelands with New Territory and Reclaim, adds a new exotic mission, two exotic weapons, and Portal hub upgrades. The Desert Perpetual Epic raid arrives on September 20, and Renegades launches on December 2 with a story setup that points to Cabal activity on Mars. Expect final stream timing details later this week and pre order rewards for Renegades to unlock on reveal day.
