Get Ready for Epic Mobile Warfare: Destiny: Rising Lands with Free-to-Play Revolution
Introducing Destiny: Rising – A New Mobile Adventure from Bungie and NetEase
Get ready to literally rise to the challenge with the latest news from the world of gaming – Bungie has unveiled Destiny: Rising, a free-to-play mobile take on the popular sci-fi shooter franchise, in collaboration with Chinese publisher NetEase. rumors began circulating in the summer of 2022 that the two companies were working on bringing Destiny to mobile, and finally, the fruits of their labor have been revealed.
A Brand-New Adventure in the Making
Destiny: Rising takes us on a thrilling ride through a new timeline, exploring a narrative set in the post-Dark Age era. With the help of legendary Iron Lords, humanity has broken free from the shackles of tyranny and is now rallying against the alien forces intent on its extinction. Amidst the chaos, a new generation of Lightbearers, resurrected by mysterious entities known as Ghosts, sets out to restore humanity’s prominence and secure its future.
Explosive Gameplay Ahead
This shared-world experience is set to take us on a wild ride, spanning from the sanctuary of Haven to the icy, ancient metro of Jiangshi, and the arid expanse of the Red Sea Rift. We can expect single-player, cooperative, and competitive multiplayer gameplay, with some modes familiar to Destiny players, while others are all-new. The experience promises a diverse roster of playable characters – including familiar faces from the past and new, intriguing characters – all with unique abilities and stories.
Controller-Free Gaming, Anyone?
What’s more, Bungie hasn’t forgotten about the mobile audience! The game will be playable in both first-person and third-person perspectives, using either a controller or a touchscreen. This is particularly exciting, given Bungie’s filing of several patents linked to virtual controls on touch-enabled devices back in 2022.
So, What’s Next?
A limited access closed alpha test is set to kick off on November 1st, and registrations are now open on the official website. While a release date has not been revealed, fans are eagerly anticipation the next steps in this new adventure.
What’s the Next Move?
In the midst of all this excitement, Bungie is continuing to build hype for the future of Destiny 2, with recent updates like the Codename: Apollo expansion, which will feature a Metroidvania-inspired destination. It’s clear that the studio is working to revitalize the series and strengthen its connection with the gaming community. Will you be joining the rise of Destiny: Rising?
