Destiny: Rising is taking the series iconic worlds mobile
NetEase Games have announced Destiny: Rising, an all-new mobile game based on the Destiny series. If you are wondering where the game sits in the timeline, worry not as it is actually a brand-new adventure set in an alternate Destiny timeline, exploring a narrative in the post-Dark Age era. Check out the reveal trailer below.
Featuring a diverse roster of characters, each with unique abilities and stories, Destiny: Rising offers players dynamic and challenging single, co-op, and competitive multiplayer gameplay, including beloved game modes familiar to Destiny players, and all-new modes that introduce new ways to play Destiny.
“With Destiny: Rising, NetEase Games is honoured to partner with Bungie to deliver a Destiny-calibre experience to mobile devices. Destiny is an incredible franchise with a passionate and dedicated global fanbase. As huge fans ourselves, we are humbled and thrilled for the opportunity to bring gamers an action-packed RPG shooter set within the Destiny Universe”
Destiny: Rising marks the dawn of new horizons in the Destiny Universe, exploring a time of renewed hope emerging from the harrowing collapse of civilization and the perils of the subsequent Dark Age. Assisted by the venerable Iron Lords, humanity has cast off the chains of oppression and united to stand against alien adversaries threatening their very existence. In the tumultuous beginnings of The City, a fresh cohort of Lightbearers, revived by enigmatic beings called Ghosts, embark on a quest to reclaim humanity's glory and safeguard its destiny.
“For over a decade, we have built this universe to contain many unique and wonderful stories, and we are excited to see mobile gamers be able to experience this new take on the Destiny universe from the creative team at NetEase”
The game will offer up the same gameplay that series fans will know, just now in a mobile package. Here is what the developers consider to be the gameplay features:
An Iconic Sci-fi FPS Coming to Mobile
Experience iconic best-in-class sci-fi shooting action at your fingertips! Choose between the highly immersive first-person view or a new fully third-person action view and play with touchscreen or compatible controller precision.
Legendary Characters in Battle
Enter an era of heroes and legends, where familiar faces from Destiny are joined by a host of new, intriguing characters. Each character comes with a rich personal story, unique personality, and formidable skills. Choosing the right character and mastering their combat style will be your key to overcoming the challenging foes that stand in your way.
Dynamic PVE and PVP Game Modes
Choose from a wide array of game modes such as campaign missions and 6-player co-op strikes that are iconic to the Destiny franchise, along with all-new and replayable PVE and PVP modes.
Join the Action with Your Teammates
Embark on thrilling online multiplayer action along with your fellow players. Build strong clans, experience fun and casual party game modes, customize shared spaces, and more. Join in with your friends to fight off invading enemies or challenge them to test your skill.
Explore Earth after “The Collapse”
Journey through a world fighting back against the darkness: 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. 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.
Powerful Exotic Weapons
Countless powerful exotic weapons are available to customize according to your combat style. Explore different weapon and traits combinations, defeat enemies with different gameplay mechanics, and become the next master of arms.
Finally, if all that makes you want to know more, the developers have released another video that explains a little more about the game, you can watch it below or read about it here. There is no release date for the full game, but a closed alpha test is taking place this November 1st for Canada and the USA.
