• All major Destiny 2 expansions are free to play from July 8–22, including Forsaken through The Final Shape
• Players can keep all loot, cosmetics, and titles earned during the free access period
• New expansion The Edge of Fate launches July 15 with major system changes free for all players
It’s not often that a game like Destiny 2 throws open its gates to the entire galaxy, but for two weeks only, the door is wide open. From July 8 to July 22, Bungie is giving away temporary access to every expansion in Destiny 2‘s modern catalog. That means players new and old can log in and experience campaigns, explore worlds, and gear up with high-end loot usually locked behind paywalls. It’s a move that turns a notoriously content-rich game into an all-you-can-play buffet, if only for a moment.
• Destiny 2 expansions are free to access from July 8 to July 22
• Content includes campaigns, loot, and seasonal gear
• All earned rewards during this period are permanent
This open access aligns with the looming arrival of The Edge of Fate, the game’s next expansion, set to drop on July 15. With it comes a new setting, Kepler, alongside sweeping changes to the game’s progression systems. Bungie is using this release to lay down a new foundation, one that impacts how players level up, acquire loot, and interact with the sandbox. The mechanical changes are permanent and free, but players will still need to purchase The Edge of Fate if they want the new campaign and its gear.
• The Edge of Fate expansion launches July 15
• Major progression rework affects all players
• Campaign and new gear still require purchase
During the promotion, players can access expansions including Forsaken, Shadowkeep, Beyond Light, The Witch Queen, Lightfall, and The Final Shape. These are some of the most ambitious chapters in Destiny 2‘s timeline, filled with memorable missions, powerful weapons, and major narrative arcs. Even limited access to this roster is enough to keep most Guardians busy for weeks.
• Six major expansions are free to explore
• Includes high-profile campaigns and weapons
• Pre-Forsaken content like Curse of Osiris remains vaulted
The generosity doesn’t end there. Bungie is also unlocking the game’s current seasonal content, known as Episodes, until July 15. These are typically sold separately but will now be available for free across all platforms. Players who engage with the game during this period will keep all rewards, including gear, cosmetics, and Triumphs, long after the gates close.
• All Episodes are free until July 15
• Rewards like cosmetics and titles are permanent
• No platform restrictions, applies across Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and more
For anyone who’s ever wondered what the full Destiny 2 experience feels like without the price tag, now is the moment, but blink, and it’s gone. When the promotion ends, so does the free access. The galaxy will still be there. You just won’t be able to reach as much of it without opening your wallet.
• Open-access ends July 22 for expansions
• A rare full-access window into Destiny 2
• Afterward, content returns to paid status
