Destiny 2 players can now enjoy all expansions and episodes completely free for a limited duration. Continue reading to discover details about this open access event and insights about the upcoming The Edge of Fate expansion.
Destiny 2 Prepares for The Edge of Fate Launch
Temporary Free Access to All Content
During Bungie's annual celebration of "Bungie Day" on July 7, Destiny 2 announced via Twitter (X) on July 9 that players across all platforms can experience every expansion and episode completely free from July 8 through July 22, 2025.
The available expansions include Forsaken (2018), Shadowkeep (2019), Beyond Light (2020), The Witch Queen (2022), Lightfall (2023), and The Final Shape (2024). Episodes Echoes, Revenant, and Heresy will remain accessible until July 15.
This unprecedented free access allows players to immerse themselves in Destiny 2's rich lore as the game transitions into a new chapter with The Edge of Fate expansion launching July 15.
Participants can permanently keep all earned gear, currency, titles, triumphs, and cosmetics acquired during the event, regardless of future expansion purchases.
Developer Perspectives on The Edge of Fate
As Destiny 2 approaches The Edge of Fate expansion, Bungie released developer insights exploring players' journey on Kepler. The narrative follows Orin, the Emissary of the Nine, as she breaks free from cosmic entities to reunite with Guardians.
This expansion delves into Nine's mythology and their internal power struggle following Orin's unexpected departure, paving the way for Destiny 2's next major storyline.
"This release explores serendipity - those magical connections that appear accidental but follow deeper patterns," explained developers, hinting at significant unseen forces shaping events.
"World Tiers" introduce progressive difficulty scaling with enhanced rewards. Higher tiers present tougher enemies and exclusive mysteries on Kepler, encouraging strategic gameplay advancement.
The Edge of Fate launches Destiny 2's Year of the Prophecy, featuring a Star Wars collaborative event called Renegades premiering December 2. Over a decade after release, Bungie continues evolving this acclaimed multiplayer FPS.
Destiny 2 is available PlayStation 4/5, Xbox consoles, and PC. The Edge of Fate expansion releases July 15. Stay informed with our continuing coverage!
