Destiny 2 Ash and Iron overview: Free DLC update for Edge of Fate
Explore Destiny 2’s Ash and Iron update: Iron Banner’s return, Desert Perpetual Epic mode, key balance changes, and a higher power cap.

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Destiny 2’s Ash and Iron update is the next big DLC arriving free with the Edge of Fate expansion. Bungie has lined up a major set of features, from balance changes and new mechanics to the long-awaited return of Iron Banner.
Here’s everything you need to know about Ash and Iron.
What is Destiny 2 Ash and Iron

Ash and Iron is an upcoming DLC update for Edge of Fate, included free with the expansion. In this update, the developers promise significant mechanic changes, balance adjustments, the return of fan-favorite activities, the Epic difficulty raid, and more. Below, we’ll go through all the key features you can expect in Ash and Iron. But first, let’s talk release dates.
Ash and Iron release date Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Ash and Iron release date is September 9, 2025.
This is a symbolic date for Bungie, as Destiny 1 was released exactly 11 years ago on this day.
Destiny 2 Ash and Iron features

Destiny 2 Ash and Iron key features:
- Reclaim, a brand-new survival activity
- Plaguelands location, returning from Destiny 1
- Iron Banner returning
- Weekly dungeon rotation in the Portal
- Desert Perpetual with new Epic raid difficulty
- New Exotic mission, Exotic weapon, and the Whirling Ovation Catalyst
- Power cap increased to 550 (from 450)
- New Artifact perks
- New weapons and armor sets
Destiny 2 Reclaim activity

Ash and Iron brings a new three-player activity called Reclaim. In this activity, players must work closely as a team since resources are scarce and survival depends on cooperation. Bungie explains it as a challenge where teamwork is not optional but required. Reclaim is introduced through a special event called New Territory, which takes place in the Plaguelands and connects directly to the main Ash and Iron storyline.
Destiny 2 Plaguelands zone
Plaguelands, a fan-favorite zone from Destiny 1, is making its return with the Ash and Iron update. In Edge of Fate, most of the action will take place in this zone.
Here’s what Bungie had to say about the Plaguelands:
“With Ash and Iron, we’re going to be returning to the Plaguelands. That story is going to pick up from where we left off from the Edge of Fate.”
— Robbie Stevens, Bungie
Desert Perpetual Epic difficulty

Desert Perpetual returns in Ash and Iron with the new Epic mode. Players can expect tougher challenges, new quests, fresh loot, the Whirling Ovation Catalyst, and maybe even Tier-5 Legendary weapon drops. More in our Desert Perpetual Epic overview.
Developers are also introducing Contest Mode for the Epic version of Desert Perpetual, although it has already faced criticism from the community for reusing old content for Contest mode.
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