Get ready to defy the Vanguard and forge your own legend, Guardian. The next major expansion, Destiny 2: Renegades, is almost here, dropping us straight into a gritty, Star Wars-inspired underworld on December 2nd.
Bungie’s latest chapter in the Destiny universe isn’t just an expansion—it’s a thematic love letter to sci-fi scoundrels and galactic empires, all wrapped in that satisfying Destiny gameplay loop. Here’s what you need to know about becoming a true Renegade.
A Story of Shadows and Syndicates
The narrative picks up after the events of The Edge of Fate, throwing you into a desperate situation where the Vanguard’s authority holds little sway. Your guide to this world of questionable morals is the one and only Drifter, whose past seems to have caught up to him.
- The Barant Imperium: The primary threat is a rising Cabal faction, the Barant Imperium, which is essentially a Destiny-style Empire complete with its own massive superweapon, the Nightfall Station.
- The Dredgens and the Praxic Order: You’ll be caught in the crossfire between the dark Guardians led by Dredgen Bael (our Kylo Ren-like figure) and the resolute Warlocks of the Praxic Order (our Jedi equivalent), led by the mysterious Aunor Mahal.
- A Familiar Theme: Bungie has openly embraced the space-western, rebellious spirit of Star Wars, collaborating with Lucasfilm Games to create a story about underdogs taking on a formidable, well-armed evil.
Gear Up: Blasters and the Praxic Blade
Renegades introduces two game-changing weapon archetypes that directly lean into the expansion’s theme:
- Blasters (Heat Weapons): Forget magazines—Blasters are a new primary ammo weapon class inspired by iconic sci-fi heat weapons. They build up heat as you fire and require a timely “vent” to reload efficiently. Master the vent for sustained damage, or let them cool down naturally. Different sub-families, like “Balanced Heat Weapons,” allow for unique playstyles, with some dealing bonus damage to powerful PvE enemies.
- The Praxic Blade: Your lightsaber moment has arrived. You’ll forge your own Praxic Blade, a kinetic Exotic melee weapon that allows you to deflect incoming projectiles, execute various melee attacks, and even throw the blade. The blade is highly customizable through different Forms, Cores, and Catalysts that allow you to infuse it with subclass verbs like Weaken or Jolt, making it a versatile and personal weapon of Light and Dark.
The Lawless Frontier and New Abilities
The centerpiece of Renegades is the new destination and its main activity:
- The Lawless Frontier: This is a chaotic new co-operative game mode set across contested territory on Mars, Venus, and Europa (reimagined with a Star Wars lens—think Dagobah swamps and Hoth-like ice caves). You’ll take on high-risk Jobs for various criminal Syndicates (like the Eliksni Pikers or the Vex Tharsis Reformation) including Bounty Hunts, Smuggling, and Sabotage.
- Tharsis Outpost: This new social hub is your cantina—a place to spend Notoriety, buy Blasters, and customize your Praxic Blade.
- Renegade Abilities: This new system introduces “pocket supers” that replace your normal grenade/melee abilities within the Lawless Frontier activity. These powerful abilities can be anything from calling in devastating airstrikes to deploying defensive turrets, and they can be upgraded across seven tiers to turn the tide of a job.
The Call to Become a Renegade
Destiny 2: Renegades is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and stylistically distinct expansions in Destiny’s history. It’s a chance to put aside the formality of the Vanguard and operate in the gray, lawless zones of the solar system.
With brand-new gear, a unique Lawless Frontier activity, and a narrative that promises high stakes and Star Wars parallels, December 2nd can’t come soon enough. Will you answer the call of the Frontier, Guardian?
What Syndicate will you pledge your loyalty to first? Let us know in the comments below!
Destiny 2: Renegades – https://www.bungie.net/7/en/destiny
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