Bungie and NetEase have officially announced Destiny: Rising, a mobile version of the popular RPG shooter. The game will be set in an alternate timeline, before the events of the two games, but will still play similarly.
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The first announcement of the partnership was made a few years ago, but no other details were shared. We now have a pre-alpha cinematic trailer, which looks pretty much like regular Destiny. One big difference you can see in the trailer, however, is the ability to play in third-person perspective.
Destiny: Rising takes place in an alternate post-collapse timeline
“Destiny: Rising takes place in an alternate timeline, many years before Destiny 1 & 2,” says the Destiny: Rising website. This timeline allows for another exploration of how humanity began to rise from the ashes after the collapse, when invaders from beyond the stars ended what was once a golden age.”
Since it takes place before the formation of the Guardians, you'll encounter familiar faces like Ikora Rey, Iron Lord Jolder and Kabr, and even get to play as them. While you will be able to create and customize your own character, further expansions will let you experience the adventures of the legendary Lightbearers, which you have surely heard of.
As for your loadout, Destiny fans will find it pretty similar, with two weapon slots, one for primary weapons and one for power weapons, and a shared inventory between all of your characters. So you don't need to grind for each of them separately. Each character will also have a unique relic that defines their abilities and super moves.
In terms of game modes, Destiny: Rising will have its own campaign, along with the classic PvE and PvP modes, it will include new modes such as Haven Ops Strike, Gauntlet Ops, Morgran's Prey, Legacy, Realms of the IX and many more.
Destiny: Rising Closed Alpha Details
Pre-registrations for the closed alpha are already live on the Destiny: Rising website. The closed alpha will launch on November 1, 2024 and will be available only to those who register and are based in the US and Canada.
Back in August, Bungie said it would reveal plans for the future of Destiny “soon,” amid layoffs and uncertainty at the studio. While Destiny: Rising is the first step towards the future of the IP, there are sure to be more related to the mainline series, whether it's another expansion or an entirely new game.
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