Destiny 2
Jan 15, 2026
Is Destiny 2 Renegades beginner-friendly in 2026? A clear breakdown for new players covering difficulty, systems, gear, onboarding, and progression. Photo by: IGN
Destiny 2: Forsaken has revamped the initial player experience. New players now get better guidance, difficulty that adjusts to their skill, and useful gear right away. The goal is a more friendly introduction to Destiny without losing what makes the game great.
Let’s break down if Renegades is good for new players (ages 14-25). We'll look at what it gets right, what's still confusing, and how easy it is to get started.

Just because Destiny is beginner-friendly doesn't mean it's a walk in the park. Here's what we focused on:
Easy-to-follow tutorials and tips
Good gear available right away
Forgiving gameplay for new players
Features that grow with you
A chance to learn without endless repetition
Renegades follows these ideas.

Renegades helps gamers learn as they play, instead of throwing everything at them all at once.
Clearly Structured Missions
Easy-to-follow quest markers
Mods, perks, and builds are introduced gradually
Access to good weapons early
Renegades doesn't overwhelm new players with endgame systems right away, unlike older expansions.

Renegades gets harder gradually, not in a way that feels unfair.
“Renegades teaches Destiny instead of throwing it at you.”
Stage | New Player Experience |
|---|---|
Early campaign | Forgiving, tutorial-focused |
Mid-campaign | Teaches positioning and mechanics |
Optional activities | Scalable difficulty |
Endgame | Clearly labeled, opt-in |
You won't have to tackle tough stuff until you're prepared.
Yes, and that's one of the best things about Renegades.
They make sure your starting gear works well and lasts.
Good perk combos show up early.
No need to hunt for perfect rolls at the start.
Starter builds work well in most player-versus-environment content.
Stat explanations are now easier to understand.
New players can learn to fight without endless farming.
Renegades includes build templates, which are especially helpful for those just starting out.
Easily save and switch between your loadouts.
The game gives you hints for stat priorities.
You unlock mods bit by bit, not all at once.
This fixes a long-time problem in Destiny: confusing builds.
Renegades is great for people who like to play on their own.
You can play the whole campaign by yourself.
Most activities adjust to how hard you want them to be.
Revives and checkpoints are clear and easy to understand.
Matchmaking is available for almost anything you want to do.
You don't have to talk to others before you're ready.
The most difficult content isn't required.
New players can still get better, even if they play by themselves.
Renegades is easy for new players to get into, but it's still Destiny at its core.
If you're just starting, here are some things you might need to get used to:
How mods work together
The words people use when talking about endgame content
Differences in the player-vs-player meta
How seasonal progression works
The good news is that none of these things will stop you from moving forward in the game.

PvP will still test your skills, but the Renegades update makes things fairer for everyone.
Fewer skill spams.
Weapon skills matter more.
Matchmaking is now easier to understand.
You might still lose at the start, but at least you'll see why, and that's what counts.
Renegades works well for quick, worthwhile game time.
You can:
Finish a session in 30-60 minutes.
Progress each week without needing to log in every day.
Skip activities and still keep up.
This makes it a great choice for students and younger players.
Yes, Forsaken helps new players get started with tutorials, adjustable difficulty, and good gear early on.
Yes, you can play most of Forsaken solo without it being too hard.
No, the starting builds work well enough. You don't have to worry about getting the perfect setup right away.
PvP is still competitive, but it's more balanced now, with less spamming of abilities and better matchmaking.
Yes. You can play for short periods and still make progress.
Destiny 2: Renegades doesn't dumb down Destiny, but it makes it easier to understand. If you're starting the game in 2026, this is the best entry point it's ever been. It's well-done and treats new players well.