NetEase Games has now addressed fan concerns over Destiny: Rising’s energy system after a UI reveal hinted at a potential recharging stamina mechanic.
Last week, we got our first look at the highly anticipated Destiny: Rising mobile game, which is developed by NetEase Games and licensed by Bungie. The game features new and old hero characters, with activities similar to Destiny 2, including story missions, strikes, PvP modes, and a six-player activity called “Gauntlet Ops.”
Fast forward to yesterday, NetEase shared a screenshot of the game’s user interface (UI) on Destiny: Rising’s social media accounts, showing off the “Adventures” screen featuring a six-player activity called “Gauntlet: Blitz”. But fans couldn’t help but notice something familiar on the UI that had them raising eyebrows.
In the top right corner of the image, two currencies were displayed: one gold and one blue. The gold currency had a cap of 360, showing that once filled, you can’t hold more. For seasoned mobile game players, this triggered alarm bells.
Many fans speculated that Destiny: Rising would use a typical “Stamina” or “Energy” system, where activities cost energy, and once you run out, you either wait for it to slowly replenish or pay to refill it.
NetEase Responds to Destiny: Rising’s Stamina Concerns
Following the speculation, NetEase quickly jumped in to address the growing concerns. The developer posted a clarification on the official X (Twitter) account, stating:
“We’ve seen a few people asking about the same thing, but we’d like to clarify that the gold icon represents Pinnacle Energy, which is used to collect Pinnacle Rewards. Even if you run out of Pinnacle Energy, you can still play and receive rewards.”
While this clears up some concerns about the gold energy, it raises more questions than it answers. Does Pinnacle Energy in Destiny: Rising work like Pinnacle rewards in Destiny 2? Can players buy this energy with real money, or is it earned by completing activities?
It’s important to note that we still don’t have the full picture of Destiny: Rising’s monetization. The blue currency shown in the UI could be the resource players might need to pay for, though NetEase has yet to provide any clarification on this.
The Game Post has reached out to the developer for clarification and will update this story if we hear back.
