Destiny: Rising

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Destiny: Rising
Developer(s):	NetEase
Publisher(s):	NetEase
Platform(s):	Android iOS
Genre(s):	First-person shooter Third-person shooter Role-playing game

Destiny: Rising is an upcoming Destiny mobile game developed by NetEase Games.

Plot

Rising is set in an alternate timeline to the original Destiny series. According to NetEase, the game takes place during the time of the early City Age, during the era leading up to the foundation of the Last City.

Appearances

Characters Lightbearers, Residents of Haven, and their Allies 9940-Hyssop (First appearance) Aina (First appearance) Alechio (First mentioned) Andal Brask (Mentioned only) Angelo Raum (First mentioned) Ata (First appearance) Attal (First appearance) Ayuela (First appearance) Baisha (First appearance) Cesia Bazinet (First appearance) Chinnawat (First appearance) Crowther (First appearance) Cynthia (First mentioned) Denzin (First appearance) Didi (Mentioned only) Dobbaq (First appearance) Dolma (First appearance) Donovan-17 (First appearance) Epyon (First appearance) Estela (First appearance) Feng Jin (First appearance) Finnala (First appearance) Frostmire (Mentioned only) Gillian Fran (First mentioned) Gwynn (First appearance) Ikora Rey Issakis (First mentioned) Ji Ling (First appearance) Jolder Kabr (First appearance) Kevarrh (First appearance) Lily (First mentioned) Maru (First appearance) Mitra Mishra (First appearance) Mu Ying (First appearance) Ning Fei (First appearance) Ophiuchus Osiris (Mentioned only) Pandora-7 (First appearance) Qu Xi (First appearance) Radegast (First appearance) Saint-14 (Mentioned only) Saladin Forge (Mentioned only) Saoirse (First mentioned) Shams (First appearance) Shaxx (Mentioned only) Skorri (First appearance) Swift (First appearance) Sydney (First mentioned) Tan-2 (First appearance) Tethra (First appearance) The Speaker (First appearance) Thinktank (First appearance) Tin Can (First appearance) Tuhu (First appearance) Wolf (First appearance) Wu Ming Xuan Yến (First mentioned) Zev (First appearance) Zhiyao (First appearance) Zhong Wenbin (First appearance) The Fallen Belaaks-1, Devil Sentry (First appearance) Darcykis, Paradoxical Captain (First appearance) Hirriks, Frantic Looter (First appearance) Issakis, the Martyr (First appearance) Kzykariks-5, the Admired (First appearance) Molkrul, the Engineer (First appearance) Niviks-3 (First appearance) Sabikis, the Patroller (First appearance) Selith-1, Paradoxical Sturdy Shank (First appearance) Sorriks, the Whisperer (First appearance) Umbliks Prime (First appearance) Umbliks-8, The Lost Scion (First appearance) Vanok, the Arclite (First appearance) Vognos, Fortress Mechanic (First appearance) Yaeriiks-1, Paradoxical Servitor (First appearance) Yurriks, the Mind Disruptor (First appearance) Zarak, The Mutilator (First appearance) The Hive Crota Dehlgor, The Disfavored (First appearance) Dreekhox, Wistful Dreamer (First appearance) Essishyr, the Breeder (First appearance) Iltaraus, the Pillager (First appearance) Iltha Dyce, Paradoxical Neophyte (First appearance) Ir Anûk Ir Halak (Mentioned only) Kalecgos, Paradoxical Sword (First appearance) Marogur, the Malaise (First appearance) Nidal, Dreadful Dreamer (First appearance) Oryx (Mentioned only) Ramagot, The Gatekeeper (First appearance) Savathûn (Mentioned only) Sorgatt, the Muddled (First appearance) Sulrax, Hidden Infestor (First appearance) Sylengart, Wrathful Dreamer (First appearance) The Cabal Dadak, Paradoxical Fist (First appearance) Makalios, Paradoxical Hammer (First appearance) Tarahu, Blessed Commander (First appearance) Other Bréc (First appearance) Hemminki (First mentioned) Morgran (First appearance) Svapna (First mentioned) Walter (First mentioned) Xûr Yannick-11 (First appearance) Yekaterina (First mentioned) Species Ahamkara Cabal Fallen Frame Ghost Hive Human Exo Psion Sentinel (First appearance) Vex Worm (Mentioned only) Organizations Beauty and Beast (First mentioned) Coherence (First appearance) Guerillas (First appearance) Haven Militia (First appearance) Heron (First appearance) Hidden Swarm House of Devils House of Kings (Mentioned only) House of Rain (Mentioned only) House of Winter (Mentioned only) House of Wolves (Mentioned only) Iron Lords Ishtar Collective (Mentioned only) Jiangshi Steelworks (First appearance) Novak (First appearance) Oak Garden (First mentioned) Osmium Court Riviks & Wright (First appearance) Speakers Splicers Strid (First appearance) Swan Song (First mentioned) Taketori Industry (First mentioned) Warlords Locations Ascendant Realm Deimos (Mentioned only) Earth Brasov (First mentioned) Germany (First mentioned) Gibraltar (First mentioned) Haven (First appearance) Armory (First appearance) Archive (First appearance) Bad Old Time (First appearance) Bazaar (First appearance) Bonfire (First appearance) Garden (First appearance) Plaza (First appearance) Throne Room (First appearance) Wolf Den (First appearance) Jiangshi Metro (First appearance) Aeronautics Campus (First appearance) Assembly Area (First appearance) Cargo Passage (First appearance) Space Elevator Pit (First appearance) Cargo Zone (First appearance) Small Warehouse (First appearance) The Unloading Area (First appearance) Lanyue 5 Factory (First appearance) Ice Field (First appearance) Fallen Outpost (First appearance) Icy Lake (First appearance) Icy Lake Trench (First appearance) Lab Main Building (First appearance) Data Center (First appearance) Lab Wing Building (First appearance) Weather Control Facility (First appearance) Station (First appearance) Antique Market (First appearance) Curio Town (First appearance) Central Garden (First appearance) Commercial Street (First appearance) Back Street (First appearance) Longmen Plaza (First appearance) Ketch Wreckage (First appearance) Station Camp (First appearance) Klaipeda (First mentioned) Kraav (First mentioned) Samarkand (First mentioned) Tallinn (First mentioned) The Old City (First appearance) Old City Sewers (First appearance) Old City Theatre (First appearance) Tisza River (First mentioned) Wales (First mentioned) Eclipse Monolith (First appearance) Mars (Mentioned only) Moon (Mentioned only) Phobos (Mentioned only) Realm of the IX Red Sea Rift (First appearance) Riis (Mentioned only) Venus (Mentioned only) Ishtar Academy (Mentioned only) Vex Network

Events Collapse (Mentioned only) City Age Dark Age (Mentioned only) Dark Descent (First mentioned) Whirlwind (Indirect mention) Long Drift (Mentioned only) Vehicles, equipment, and technology Annihilator Totem (Mentioned only) Hive warship Ketch Maliks-Fel (First appearance) Pike Seeder Ship Servitor Shank Heavy Shank Tracer Shank Shrieker Skiff Sparrow Tombship Transfer Gate Walker Weapons and armor Weapons Auto Crossbow (First appearance) Chirping Cicada (First appearance) HON3 Eibellakks (First appearance) P45 Turbot (First appearance) Saizo (First appearance) Auto Rifle Cognitum Carbine (First appearance) P22 "Tamarin" (First appearance) Sweet Business Type 301-1 SRI (First appearance) Wrongful Ingress (First appearance) Fusion Rifle IST1 Parantha (First appearance) Jötunn Merciless Mutineer's Torch (First appearance) REV-7 Fusillade (First appearance) The Monolith (First appearance) Grenade Launcher 6G76 "Self-Rescue" LVL (First appearance) A112 "Calf" (First appearance) Brotherhood's Banner (First appearance) Hon1 Khanom Khrok (First appearance) Lotus (First appearance) Present Fleet (First appearance) Prompt Satellite Dispenser (First appearance) Satiyaaliksni Smart Bomb (First appearance) Hand Cannon Amatoxin (First appearance) AOCS R1 Revolver (First appearance) Crimson P6 "Somniosus" (First appearance) Parole (First appearance) The Old Perfect (First appearance) Machine Gun Chilling Thrill (First appearance) Full Field Thresher (First appearance) Gallows (First appearance) Scorched Earth (First appearance) Spikefling Baton (First appearance) Pulse Rifle Bad Juju Graviton Lance P31 "Armadillo" (First appearance) Reverse Equilibrium (First appearance) Type 7 "Moonshot" EMR-M (First appearance) Ultimatum (First appearance) Relic (First appearance) Leigong (First appearance) Maat (First appearance) Mint (First appearance) Parhelion Wing (First appearance) Spiteful Whisper (First appearance) The Ringed Star (First appearance) Thunder Shield (First appearance) Tohorā (First appearance) Ursa Major (First appearance) Verdict (First appearance) Wolf's Howl (First appearance) Rocket Launcher A67 "Javan Rhino" (First appearance) Four-Horned Ram (First appearance) J90 "Hornbill" (First appearance) Truth Two-Tailed Fox Scout Rifle Always Going Home (First appearance) DEL3 Lassi (First appearance) P267 "Right Whale" (First appearance) Polaris Lance The Jade Rabbit Shotgun Eternal Retribution (First appearance) Gunpowder Duster (First appearance) K205 "Lemming" (First appearance) Lord of Wolves Octant Riot Disperser (First appearance) SANDAN-54 Fieldhand (First appearance) The Chaperone Sniper Rifle A19 "Argali" (First appearance) Borealis IST3 Zico'oclac (First appearance) Izanagi's Burden Magoichi (First appearance) Overseer (First appearance) The Accelerator (First appearance) Type 5 Stratoshot SRM (First appearance) Submachine Gun Autoshear (First appearance) Dancing Bees (First appearance) DEL5 Kulfi (First appearance) K18 "Coelops" (First appearance) Riskrunner The Huckleberry Wolfpack (First appearance) Shock Dagger Shock Pistol Shrapnel Launcher Sword Makeshift Ending (First appearance) Nightfall Banner (First appearance) Nobunaga (First appearance) Partridge Sky (First appearance) Regolith Piton (First appearance) Miscellanea Arc Darkness Light Oversoul Solar The Traveler Tree of Light (First appearance) Void

Description

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."

A new story in an alternate Timeline

"Destiny: Rising is set in an alternate timeline, many years before Destiny 1 & 2.This timeline allows for a different exploration of how humanity began to rise from the ashes of the Collapse, when invaders from beyond the stars brought an end to what was once a golden age."

"The fallen deity, the Traveler, used its light to create Ghosts who sought out fallen denizens of humanity and brought them back as Lightbearers, immortals empowered with unique abilities."

"The begining of our stage is set at a moment where humanity is putting behind these dark times and building the foundations of what will become the Last City. As survivors seek refuge, they gather in outposts like Haven to build toward a better tomorrow and gather strength against the remaining threats on Earth."

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."

Meet the Roster

"This unique setting provides an unparalleled opportunity to witness some of Destiny's most legendary Lightbearers in their formative days. Not only will you see iconic figures like Ikora Rey, the Iron Lord Jolder, and a youthful Kabr, but you'll also have the chance to play as them and other renowned heroes of yore. This is an era before the Guardians were fully defined, and the classes of Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks had not yet been solidified. Each character comes with a distinct and unique play style, offering a fresh and immersive experience."

"In addition to familiar names and faces from Destiny 2, we have an expansive roster of new characters for you to master, including many new Lightbearers whose legendary stories you can experience firsthand. At the heart of it all is you, the protagonist known as Wolf, whose gender and appearance you can customize as you embark on your journey."

"For the upcoming Closed Alpha test (which we'll discuss in more detail later), you'll have the opportunity to experience gameplay with 11 unique characters. But don't worry—this is just the beginning, and many more characters are on the horizon."

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."

Weapon

"Each Lightbearer has two weapons slots, one for Primary Weapons and one for Power Weapons. Each slot has an available Weapon Type which differs by playable character. For example, Wolf can equip Auto Rifles as their Primary Weapon and Grenade Launchers for their Power Weapons. You have a shared inventory between all characters, so you can share weapons you unlock between those capable of wielding the same Weapon Types."

Relic

"Each Lightbearer wields a unique Relic that plays a great part in defining their gameplay, capable of unleashing powerful Super abilities as well as their two Signature abilities, in addition to a set of Perks. For example, Kabr wields the Thunder Shield, granting him a shocking array of Arc element attacks capable of blinding as well as a sturdy shield that can block enemy attacks."

Gameplay

Rising will not use the classes of Destiny and Destiny 2, but instead uses pre-existing characters, some of whom are pre-existing, others of which will be introduced in Rising. Each character will have unique abilities and stories, and will be able to access single, co-op, and competitive multiplayer modes. NPCs will accompany players on some missions.

Rising uses a gacha monetization system—characters are given star rankings, with four and five star characters having a drop rate of around 1%.

Modes

PvP

• Iron Bar
• Shifting Gates

PvE

• Campaign missions
  • Unsheathed
  • Surrounded
• Haven Ops
• Gauntlet Ops
  • Gauntlet: Blitz
  • Gauntlet: Onslaught
• Morgran's Prey
• Legacy
• Realms of the IX

Other

• Go Ghost Go!

Development

Rising was codenamed "Viper" during development. Work on Rising had begun by 2022 at the latest, based on a very old investment deal with Bungie. Initially, Bungie was heavily involved with the project, but after negotiations fell through, Bungie scaled back its involvement. In/around 2024, Bungie's involvement with Rising was limited to narrative and support, offering visual assets such as character models and assets. Only around 5 Bungie staff were working on Rising in/around this year. NetEase meanwhile focused on gameplay, though was given creative freedom to develop its own storyline.

The existence of Rising was first reported in 2022. Job listings for a Destiny mobile game existed as far back as 2021.

The game was officially revealed on October 14, 2024, revealing it to be a hybrid first-person and third-person mobile RPG shooter set in an alternate timeline to Destiny. A trailer and developer preview were released, along with a website and sign-ups opened for the first closed alpha test of the game on November 1st.

Trivia

• Comparisons have been made between Destiny Rising and Diablo Immortal, in that both are mobile spinoffs developed by NetEase.

Marketing

Destiny: Rising | Official Announcement Trailer

Destiny: Rising Developer Preview | "What is Destiny: Rising?"

Destiny: Rising | "Explore Haven"

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External links

• Destiny Rising on X