The long-rumored Destiny mobile game “Destiny: Rising” has been officially announced, developed, and published by NetEase, in partnership with Bungie.
After months of speculation and online rumors, NetEase and Bungie officially unveiled Destiny: Rising, the franchise’s first mobile game, earlier today. Codenamed “Viper,” this marks Destiny’s debut in the mobile gaming market.
Destiny: Rising is a free-to-play sci-fi RPG shooter set in an alternate timeline of the Destiny universe, featuring both first-person and third-person gameplay. Players can choose from a roster of heroes, each equipped with unique abilities, adding depth and variety to the gameplay.
Here’s the full official statement from NetEase on the announcement of Destiny: Rising:
“NetEase Games is thrilled to announce Destiny: Rising, a new epic free-to-play mobile sci-fi RPG shooter featuring a variety of playable hero characters, a shared world, and an abundance of game modes, all set within the rich tapestry of the Destiny Universe.
“As a genesis of new possibilities in the Destiny Universe, Destiny: Rising delves into an unseen era where burgeoning hope blooms once again after a terrifying collapse of civilization and the dangers of the resulting Dark Age.
“With the help of legendary Iron Lords, humanity has broken free the shackles of tyranny and began to rally together against the alien forces intent on its extinction. Amidst the chaos of this early age for The City, a new generation of Lightbearers, resurrected by mysterious entities known as Ghosts, set out to restore humanity’s prominence and secure its future.”
Watch the official announcement trailer for Destiny: Rising below:
Here’s a gallery featuring the official images for Destiny: Rising:
Destiny: Rising Gameplay Details
Destiny: Rising offers a wide range of game modes catering to both PvP and PvE enthusiasts. According to NetEase Games, players can look forward to campaign missions, 6-player co-op strikes inspired by the challenging raids in Destiny 2, and additional modes that promise diverse gameplay experiences.
In a departure from the main series, Destiny: Rising introduces a new weapon type: the Crossbow. Additionally, the game will debut a new weapon rarity tier called “Mythic,” expanding the arsenal beyond what’s currently available in Destiny 2.
The story is set in the post-Dark Age era, providing a fresh narrative for players to explore within the Destiny universe.
“From the sanctuary of Haven, a refuge for the Lightbearers and survivors, to the icy, ancient metro of Jiangshi, and the arid expanse of the Red Sea Rift, the official story description reads. “Traverse diverse Sci-fi biomes and uncover hidden stories and adventures in a distant future Earth. Search for the seeds of hope that will shape the future of human civilization in an entirely new Destiny narrative.”
Destiny: Rising Closed Alpha Date Announced
The first Closed Alpha test for Destiny: Rising has also been announced. According to the official details, the Closed Alpha will begin on November 1, 2024, for players in the USA and Canada.
Players can pre-register now on the official Destiny: Rising website for a chance to get accepted. The Closed Alpha will feature “good part of the main campaign” and “at least one map” for all game modes. The developer says the focus for the Alpha test is to optimize the game’s PvE experiences.
Earlier this year, The Game Post reported that NetEase is working on a Destiny: Rising mobile game, which has now been officially announced. According to our report, Destiny: Rising has been in development for over three years, with NetEase being the primary developer for the project.
Destiny: Rising is a spin-off mobile game from NetEase Games.
