Destiny 2 Fans Should Mark September 9 for Ash & Iron Update and Renegades Expansion Preview

Bungie has revealed that September 9 will be a major day for Destiny 2 players, as the studio prepares to launch the long-awaited Ash & Iron update while also hosting a livestream to preview the upcoming Renegades expansion. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET, just ahead of the game’s weekly reset, and will give fans an in-depth look at the next stage of Destiny 2’s Year of Prophecy content roadmap.

Ash & Iron: The Next Step in the Edge of Fate Saga

Following the release of the Edge of Fate expansion earlier this year, Destiny 2 entered a quieter stretch, with the Solstice event providing seasonal content but little in the way of major updates. That lull is about to end. Ash & Iron marks the midpoint of the Edge of Fate cycle and promises a significant amount of new content, alongside sweeping sandbox adjustments.

The update reintroduces The Plaguelands, a fan-favorite destination not seen since Destiny: Rise of Iron. In addition, players can expect new activities such as Reclaim, plus tuning changes aimed at balancing weapons and abilities across both PvE and PvP. This mid-season refresh looks to inject fresh energy into the game while laying the groundwork for what comes next.

First Look at Renegades Expansion

Just as exciting, Bungie will use the September 9 stream to unveil details about Renegades, the next full expansion launching in December. Early teases suggest that Renegades draws heavy inspiration from Star Wars, with in-game references and designs echoing the galaxy far, far away. Players have already spotted a Warlock wielding a lightsaber-style sword, as well as a hand cannon that bears a strong resemblance to Han Solo’s DL-44 blaster.

While Bungie has kept story details under wraps, fans are eager to learn how Renegades will push forward the Fate Saga, a storyline first introduced in Edge of Fate. If the early reveals are anything to go by, Renegades could be one of the most ambitious expansions Destiny 2 has seen in years.

Community Hopes and Concerns

The Destiny 2 community will also be looking for answers to recent controversies. Bungie’s adjustments to Solo Ops rewards and other activities sparked frustration among players, leading to heated debates and eventual rollbacks. With Ash & Iron and Renegades on the horizon, many fans are hoping Bungie will address these concerns by clarifying how loot progression, power levels, and reward structures will evolve moving forward.

A Big Day Ahead

Between the new content arriving in Ash & Iron and the highly anticipated Renegades preview, September 9 is shaping up to be one of the most important dates of the year for Destiny 2 players. For Guardians eager to see what lies ahead, the livestream promises not only gameplay reveals but also Bungie’s vision for the future of the franchise as Destiny 2 enters the next phase of its long-running saga.