Destiny 2’s Renegades launch trailer sets the stage for Bungie’s next saga, but the studio has openly acknowledged that the preceding Edge of Fate expansion was a misstep. Bungie admitted it “went too far” with sweeping changes, creating one of the buggiest years in Destiny history and disappointing players who expected meaningful rewards.
The trailer for Destiny 2: Renegades (released November 25, 2025) introduces Guardians to the Barant Imperium, the Drifter’s ominous vision of a new Dredgen, and a frontier that promises to reshape the game’s future. Bungie positions Renegades as the first major step in the new “Fate Saga,” following the conclusion of the decade-long Light and Darkness storyline.
The cinematic highlights:
- New enemies: The Barant Imperium as a central threat.
- Narrative hook: The Drifter’s vision of a rising Dredgen in Sol.
- Player role: Guardians are called to become forces that redefine Destiny’s universe.
Bungie’s Recognition of Edge of Fate Criticism
While Renegades looks forward, Bungie has been candid about the backlash to Edge of Fate (July 2025). The expansion attempted to overhaul Destiny 2’s systems but left many players frustrated. Bungie’s leadership has since admitted several key points:
- “Change is messy” – Bungie acknowledged it “went too far” and “changed too much too quickly”, leading to one of the buggiest years in Destiny 2’s history.
- Failure to deliver rewards – Game director Tyson Green admitted the expansion “didn’t work” for many players who wanted real rewards rather than abstract progression.
- Community backlash – After months of dwindling player counts, Bungie conceded that Edge of Fate’s bold new vision was a mistake, especially the grind-heavy “Portal” progression system.
- Wrong path – In a content calendar update, Bungie stated plainly that Edge of Fate put Destiny 2 on the “wrong path”, and promised to refocus on meaningful gear pursuit and customizable challenges.
Why This Matters
Bungie’s recognition of failure is significant because:
- It shows rare transparency in the live-service space.
- It validates long-standing community criticism about grind-heavy systems and lack of rewards.
- It sets expectations that Renegades must not only deliver new content but also restore trust by avoiding the pitfalls of Edge of Fate.
The Renegades trailer is a bold promise of renewal, but Bungie’s own words about Edge of Fate highlight the stakes. Fans will be watching closely to see if Bungie can turn lessons learned into a more rewarding, stable, and engaging Destiny experience.
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