Bungie Announces Destiny 2 Renegades Expansion

Bungie announced details for Destiny 2's upcoming expansion, Renegades, set to launch on December 2, featuring a Star Wars-inspired narrative and new gameplay modes that blend familiar sci-fi elements with fresh mechanics.

The expansion introduces a storyline drawing parallels to Star Wars through the Praxic Order, a longstanding faction in the Destiny universe now taking center stage. Described by developers as an internal affairs group within the Vanguard, the order polices Guardians who wield the power of darkness alongside the traditional light-based abilities. Players will encounter key characters, including Aunor, a Guardian enforcer tasked with investigating dark influences, and the antagonist Dredgen Bael, a fallen Guardian voiced by actor Aleks Le. This narrative explores themes of balance between light and darkness, reflecting Destiny 2's ongoing evolution since the conclusion of its Light and Darkness saga.

A highlight of Renegades is the new activity, Lawless Frontier, which unfolds across multiple planets with two maps per location. Guardians complete objectives such as defeating powerful enemies, planting explosives, or securing resources, while calling in support...