Destiny 2s Renegades expansion is Star Wars themed as community is left torn

Destiny 2's new saga was revealed last night, but fans are torn on Renegades, a Star Wars inspired expansion that's slated to launch in December 2025 here's all we learned

11:00, 07 May 2025

Fans are torn over Renegades

Yesterday saw Destiny 2 developer Bungie reveal not one, not two, but four expansions for the long-running loot shooter starting with Edge of Fate in July.

For a studio that only just revealed its Marathon reboot, it's an impressive release cadence, but December's planned Renegades expansion has got people talking more than any other.

Teased in The Edge of Fate reveal stream, the planned expansion features some familiar sights and sounds. As Bungie says, it's "Inspired by the legendary Star Wars universe, Renegades merges Destinys distinctive storytelling and gameplay with themes and elements drawn from the iconic sci-fi franchise."

Still, fans are torn, with some suggesting the update's homage is a little too close to taking away from Destiny 2's identity.

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate launches in July

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"The reveal featured a brief cinematic teaser showcasing Renegades, a definitive Destiny expansion with a narrative integral to the Fate Saga, while also suffused with inspiration from and homage to Star Wars," Bungie explained.

"Renegades will introduce new Destiny characters, innovative activities, and evolved mechanics designed to surprise and delight players."

Over on Reddit, one commenter said "Looks like a star wars ad to me ngl", while others are a little confused by the inclusion of Star Wars armour sets as preorder bonuses.

[Destiny 2 Renegades trailer]

The Lucasfilm influence is undeniable

While Destiny has had similar sets before, the new trio offer Darth Vader, General Grievous and Kylo Ren cosmetics.

"There might be a Cantina, but it won't be the Mos Eisley Cantina," one commenter added, trying to allay fears.

"We're not going to be doing things in official Star Wars locations or interacting with official Star Wars characters, but the locations and characters will clearly be styled after Star Wars."

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"People say this like it makes it so much better. It really doesnt. I dont want Destiny to look and feel like Star Wars; i want it to be Destiny."

Others are keen to see how it plays out, pointing to Destiny 2's experimental seasons that have seen players act as pirates, hackers, and more.

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