In a surprising turn of events, a Destiny mobile game is coming very soon. Titled Destiny Rising, this mobile title is developed by NetEase, known for other massive mobile games in the market such as Knives Out and Identity V.
An Alternate Reality
Rising takes place in an alternate reality many years before Destiny and Destiny 2. Veteran Guardians will find new and familiar faces in this parallel world. This is also NetEase’s excuse to make up a completely new story far from the canon.
Players will not be playing the same Guardian from the original. Instead they will assume the role of multiple characters.
This includes the player-made Wolf, the iconic Warlock Ikora Rey, the Iron Lord Jolder, and the youthful Titan-like Kabr. Together, they will herald a new age of peace across the vast Solar System and put a stop to invading alien forces.
Collecting Lightbearers is where the Gacha system unfolds, luring players to pull the best heroes from across the Destiny Universe. It is safe to assume that more heroes will be added to the game in the future.
Class, Relic & Loot System
The biggest twist to Destiny Rising is how the class system is not fully perfected. Hunters, Warlocks and Titans are devolved into prototype-like classes. This is where the Relic system comes in, a special item capable of unleashing powerful Supers and adding perks. The trailer gave us a glimpse of it with the Warlock rampaging foes with a Void Scythe.
It is not a Destiny game without weapons and loot. Rising will also feature an unlockable set of weapons that they can use, as well as a breadth of Light-based powers. It is similar to the original, where weapons range from Primary, Special, and Power slots. They can be Auto Rifles, Snipers, Grenade Launchers, and while this is not confirmed yet, possibly the elusive Exotics.
The game will not stray away from Bungie’s tried and tested formula. It retains all the best things from the original, including its blend of third-person and first-person perspective.
Closed Beta Announcement
Players interested in joining Destiny: Rising can pre-register and become early-adopters in its upcoming Closed-Beta. Beginning this November 1st, players from Canada and USA can join other Lightbearers across the solar system.
The Closed Beta will include a selection of modes for both PvE and PvP. For more information, check out their FAQ here.
Players will take on missions, Strikes, raids and free-roam with its PvE modes; whereas PvP enthusiasts will get a taste of its unique competitive mode called ‘Shifting Gates.’
This is a bold new direction for Bungie’s Destiny franchise. Rising is entirely NetEase’s development, with Bungie shifting its focus to Destiny 2’s Frontier Expansions and their upcoming first-person shooter, Marathon.