Destiny 2 Launches Rite of the Nine Event for All Players

Bungie has officially launched a new in-game event titled Rite of the Nine, now live in Destiny 2 and free for all players. The announcement was made during Bungie’s latest livestream, which gave fans their first look at the game’s future following the conclusion of the Light and Darkness Saga.

The stream also revealed the 2025–2026 roadmap, dubbed the Year of Prophecy, setting the stage for the next era of Destiny 2. While the full expansion Edge of Fate won’t arrive until July, the Rite of the Nine offers players an exciting way to gear up and dive deeper into the evolving world.

📅 Event Dates and Core Features

Event Duration:🗓️ May 6 – July 15, 2025

Weekly Rotating Dungeons:

• Ghosts of the Deep
• Prophecy
• Spire of the Watcher

This limited-time event includes a weekly rotation of three revamped dungeons, each featuring three difficulty tiers to accommodate every playstyle. Whether you’re a solo explorer or a hardcore fireteam leader, there’s something here for you.

⚔️ New Difficulty Tiers: Explorer, Eternity, Ultimatum

Bungie is introducing a new challenge structure with the following tiers:

• Explorer Mode – A casual-friendly experience with lighter combat and minimal puzzles, ideal for newer players or those exploring solo.
• Eternity Mode – The standard fireteam difficulty designed for those familiar with the game’s mechanics and dungeon flow.
• Ultimatum Mode – A high-stakes challenge comparable to Grandmaster content, featuring intense combat and offering exclusive Triumphs and titles for completion.

🎯 Loot and rewards scale by difficulty, with the most coveted gear reserved for those who conquer Ultimatum-level dungeons. New weapons earned here will also carry forward into the Edge of Fate expansion.

🎨 Special Community Rewards and Art Collaboration

Players participating in the event also stand a chance to earn a custom Displate artwork designed by community artist Gabriel Flauzino—a unique collectible that highlights the visual artistry of the Destiny universe.

🛡️ A Glimpse Into the Future of Destiny 2

The Rite of the Nine isn’t just a standalone event—it’s a preview of mechanics and design philosophy Bungie plans to implement in the upcoming Edge of Fate expansion. By offering scalable difficulty and inclusive content, the studio hopes to attract both newcomers and longtime Guardians as the Fate Saga begins.

🚀 What Comes After Rite of the Nine?

In addition to Edge of Fate, Bungie has confirmed a second expansion set to launch on December 2, 2025—titled Destiny 2: Renegades. This expansion will be an official crossover with Lucasfilm Games, featuring a Star Wars-inspired storyline.

A full reveal is scheduled for September, but Bungie has already hinted that Star Wars elements may be scattered across the solar system, merging Disney’s iconic sci-fi universe with Destiny’s evolving lore.