Bungie pushed their weekly update out early ahead of the US holidays, confirming that the Renegades expansion officially drops on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. With the launch less than a week away, we finally have our first concrete look at the seasonal Artifact and the gear that will define the upcoming meta.
Usually, we wait until Thursdays for the "This Week in Destiny" (TWID) drop, but the holiday schedule has accelerated the news cycle. For Destiny 2 players, this update is the final briefing before we dive into new content.
Renegades Launch and Artifact Details
The headline news is the hard date: Renegades goes live on December 2, 2025. For veterans of the franchise, a new expansion launch is always a chaotic, exciting time where the established meta gets thrown out the window. This is largely driven by the new Artifact, which Bungie previewed in this update.
Artifacts are the backbone of seasonal build-crafting. They dictate which Champion mods we have access to and often introduce perks that make specific subclasses or weapon types brokenly powerful for a few months. While we are still analyzing the specific perks shown, expect to be dismantling your current loadouts to accommodate the new synergies arriving next Tuesday.
Trials of Osiris Loot Refresh
For the PvP crowd, the expansion brings fresh incentives to endure the sweat-fest that is Trials of Osiris. The update revealed the new armor sets and weapons joining the loot pool. In Destiny 2, fashion is often the true endgame, and Trials gear historically offers some of the most distinct aesthetics in the solar system. If the perks on the new weapons match their visual design, we might see a shift in the Crucible dominance hierarchy shortly after launch.
What is the Renegades Open Access Week?
Bungie also announced a new Open Access Week for Renegades. This is a crucial window for bringing fireteam members back who may have fallen off the wagon. These events typically allow free access to the expansion's content for a limited time, letting players experience the new campaign beats and unlock specific gear without the initial buy-in. If you have friends on the fence about returning to the Tower, this is the time to ping them.
Additionally, the Bungie Store is running Black Friday sales for those looking to grab physical merch or catch up on previous expansions. But the real focus remains on next Tuesday. Check your vaults, clean out your Postmaster, and get ready for launch.