Renegades is the next big expansion, which will be making its way to Destiny 2 in just a couple of days. The new content will be available for all platforms and will introduce a lot of new content, including a Star Wars event.
The upcoming expansion will drop as part of update 9.5.0, and the guide below will go over everything you need to know about it.
Destiny 2 Renegades release date and time for all regions
The Destiny 2 Renegades expansion will be releasing for all platforms on December 2, 2025, and will follow this regional schedule:
| Region | Local Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| GMT−8 | 09:00 | Dec 2 |
| GMT−6 | 11:00 | Dec 2 |
| GMT−5 | 12:00 | Dec 2 |
| GMT | 17:00 | Dec 2 |
| GMT+1 | 18:00 | Dec 2 |
| GMT+2 | 19:00 | Dec 2 |
| GMT+3 | 20:00 | Dec 2 |
| GMT+5 | 22:00 | Dec 2 |
| GMT+8 | 01:00 | Dec 3 |
| GMT+10 | 03:00 | Dec 3 |
| GMT+12 | 05:00 | Dec 3 |
Destiny 2 Renegades file size
Bungie has also confirmed the total space you’ll require to install the update:
- PlayStation 5: 173.5 GB
- PlayStation 4: 204.87 GB
- Xbox Series X|S: 171.11 GB
- Xbox One: 161.02 GB
- Steam: 326.10 GB
- Epic Games Store: 325.65 GB
- Microsoft Store: 159.33 GB
Destiny 2 Renegades overview
1) New story missions
In the expansion, you will be moving between the story missions and take up jobs from Tharsis Cantina while dealing with the syndicate bosses led by Guardian Bael. You will be trying out new smuggling tasks and bounty contractors, which will have an invasion twist to them.
There will be clear loot paths as you progress through the story and climb in power with gear sets that are inspired by the Star Wars universe.
2) Star Wars event
As mentioned, Renegades will feature a Star Wars-style event where the chapter will use the frontier layout and have scenes where you blast through enemies with your blaster and go head-to-head with blade duels.
The Cantina will stay the center for quests and short tasks, with other events blending these themes with Destiny 2’s classic systems, which include the Renegades Blaster line and the exotic Praxic Blade
3) New Weapons
Here are some of the new weapons and their types that you can look forward to. Weapons focus on heat guns, a kinetic blade, and a crossbow this time around.
| Weapon | Type |
|---|---|
| Blaster line | Laser |
| Praxic Blade | Exotic sword |
| Solar crossbow | Heavy |
| Auto rifles | Primary |
| Pulse rifles | Primary |
| Fusion rifles | Special |
| Shotguns | Special |
| Sniper rifles | Special |
| Sidearms | Primary |
| Heavy slot tools | Heavy |
4) New Abilities
Apart from new weapons, you will also have access to new abilities once the Renegade expansion drops. Here is a list of them all, as well as their types.
| Ability | Type |
|---|---|
| Vex shield | Defense |
| Air strike | Damage |
| Battle gear | Buff |
| Support drop | Utility |
| Enemy scan | Utility |
| Shock burst | Damage |
| Field pulse | Control |
| Quick dash | Mobility |
| Melee charge | Attack |
| Rally spark | Team buff |
