Bungie has unveiled Destiny: Rising, a free-to-play mobile version of its sci-fi shooter series developed in collaboration with Chinese publisher NetEase, which will receive a “limited access closed alpha test” on iOS and Android this November.
NetEase initially announced a partnership with Bungie in 2018, and in 2022 reports began circulating that the two were, in fact, working to bring Destiny to mobile devices. And the fruits of that labor have now been revealed as Destiny: Rising, a “new adventure set in an alternate Destiny timeline, exploring a narrative in the post-Dark Age era.”
“With the help of the legendary Iron Lords,” Bungie teases, “humanity has broken free from the shackles of tyranny and begun to unite against the alien forces intent on its extinction. Amid the chaos of this early era of The City, a new generation “The Light Bearers, resurrected by mysterious entities known as Ghosts, set out to restore humanity to prominence and secure its future.”
Destiny: Rising also promises a “diverse roster” of playable characters, including “familiar faces” from Destiny's past and a “large number of intriguing new characters,” all with unique abilities and stories. And if that appeals to you, everything can be played in first or third person using a controller or touch screen; This comes after Bungie filed several patents tied to virtual controls on touch devices in 2022.
Today's announcement follows a steady stream of Destiny 2 news, including the recent confirmation that next year's Codename: Apollo expansion will feature a “Metroidvania-inspired destiny,” as Bungie continues its efforts to build excitement for the future. of the game amid major layoffs at the studio. .