The Destiny universe is moving to mobile platforms! On the evening of October 14, 2024, the official announcement of the mobile multiplayer shooter Destiny: Rising, which had previously been rumored, took place. The project is being developed by the Chinese studio NetEase Games, which previously released Diablo: Immortal for Blizzard. As for Bungie, which is responsible for the original duology, it will act only as a consultant. In this article we have collected for you all currently known information about the project.
Plot and world of the game
Destiny: Rising plunges players into a post-apocalyptic era following the fall of civilization and the advent of the Dark Age. Humanity, on the brink of extinction, is reborn thanks to the intervention of the legendary Iron Lords and mysterious beings known as Wraiths, who resurrect chosen people, imbuing them with supernatural powers and transforming them into Lightbringers. This new timeline takes place many years before Destiny 1 and Destiny 2, as the foundations of the last city on Earth are born and players become part of the fight for the future of humanity.
The project will take players to various locations on Earth after a cataclysmic event known as “Collapse”. Players will explore the Vault, a stronghold of the Lightbringers, the icy Jiangshi Metro, as well as the desert regions of the Red Sea Rift. Each zone is filled with its own unique stories and biomes, creating a rich sci-fi world.
Legendary characters and weapons
One of the key features of Destiny: Rising will be the opportunity to play as legendary heroes of the Destiny universe, such as Ikora Rey, Iron Lord Jolder and Kabr, each of whom has unique abilities and weapons. In addition to them, the game introduces many new characters, including the main character named Wolf, whose appearance and gender players can customize.
Characters can carry two types of weapons – primary and power. For example, the Wolf uses automatic rifles as his main weapon and grenade launchers as his power weapon. Each also has a unique relic that defines their playstyle and allows them to use powerful superpowers. Kabr, for example, wields a Thunder Shield, which allows him to use electric attacks and block enemy attacks.
Content
Destiny: Rising will offer players familiar classic game modes, complemented by many new ones. Each one is designed to provide a different experience and level of difficulty. For example, if you have some free time, you can try Haven Ops Strike, and if you want a more serious challenge, then welcome Gauntlet Ops.
PvE is one of the key aspects of Destiny, so it will continue in Destiny: Rising. The game features campaigns, free roaming, Haven Ops missions and Gauntlet Ops raid operations. In addition, the developers have added new modes, such as Morgran’s Prey, Legacy, Realms of the IX and others. Details have not yet been specified.
Although the closed alpha testing is focused on PvE, the developers have not forgotten about the competitive component. You will have the opportunity to try out the new PvP mode Shifting Gates, specially created for Destiny: Rising. It’s still in development, so it may change before release.
Mobile platform
Destiny: Rising is a full-fledged first and third person shooter adapted for mobile devices. The game s both touch controls and the ability to connect controllers, allowing players to choose the most comfortable way to play. The developers promise that the gameplay will be comparable to the quality of the main games in the Destiny universe, which makes it attractive to both series veterans and new players.
Closed alpha test
The first closed alpha test for Destiny: Rising will begin on November 1, 2024 for players in the US and Canada. Participants will be able to try out the main PvE modes, part of the story campaign, as well as one of the new PvP modes. There will be 11 characters to choose from, but they promise to add new ones in the future. The developers emphasize that the game is at an early stage of development, and many elements will still be refined based on player . To become a test participant, you must first on official website.
System Requirements
To run Destiny: Rising on a smartphone or tablet, you will need a device that meets the following requirements:
- Android: Snapdragon 845
- iPhone: iPhone 8
- iPad
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro (10.5-inch)（2017
- iPad Pro (11-inch, 1st generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
Developer Quotes
The developers did not miss the opportunity to comment on the announcement. Below are quotes from representatives of the two companies from the official press release:
“With Destiny: Rising, NetEase Games is honored to partner with Bungie to bring a Destiny-quality game to mobile devices,” said Ethan Wang, Senior Vice President of NetEase, Inc. “Destiny is an incredible franchise with a ionate and loyal fanbase around the world. As big fans ourselves, we’re excited and excited to bring gamers an exciting RPG shooter experience set in the Destiny universe.”
“We’ve been building this universe for over a decade to deliver unique and wonderful stories, and we’re excited for mobile gamers to experience a new take on the Destiny universe from the NetEase creative team,” added Terry Redfield, Head of Creative at Bungie.
Conclusion
Destiny: Rising promises to be a major event for mobile gaming, offering Destiny fans a completely new experience based on a familiar universe. The rich story, variety of characters and modes, adaptation for mobile devices and close cooperation with Bungie make it one of the most anticipated mobile games. However, whether the project will be able to achieve success and attract a large audience – only time will tell. Unfortunately, at the moment there is no information about the release date and the availability of Russian localization.
