Bungie’s Destiny franchise is officially expanding to mobile with Destiny: Rising, a free-to-play sci-fi RPG shooter launching on iOS and Android on August 28. Now, nearly a year after limited playtests rolled out to select regions, Destiny: Rising is ready for a full global launch, with pre-registration now open via Google Play and the App Store. Set in a prequel-like alternate universe, Destiny: Rising offers a separate narrative foundation while retaining key Destiny lore and mechanics. https://youtu.be/M3JJKAc-C8Y NetEase has confirmed that Destiny: Rising will support single-player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer at launch. Whether Destiny: Rising will stand out in a crowded mobile market remains to be seen, but with Bungie’s lore and NetEase’s mobile development pedigree, it’s already one of the most anticipated mobile releases of the year. [caption id="attachment_307161" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Image: NetEase Games[/caption] The upcoming mobile game Destiny: Rising from NetEase Games aims to revive the thrill of the original Destiny grind in a new format — but with a twist. With its nostalgic appeal, Destiny: Rising has caught the attention of long-time fans, but some are wary about how the gacha mechanics may impact the traditional Destiny experience. Read more in our articles including "Destiny: Rising Mobile Spinoff Debuts August 28 on iOS and Android" and "Destiny: Rising Brings Classic Grind for Mobile — But Gacha Mechanics Change the Game".
Bungie’s Destiny franchise is officially expanding to mobile with Destiny: Rising, a free-to-play sci-fi RPG shooter launching on iOS and Android on August 28. Now, nearly a year after limited playtests rolled out to select regions, Destiny: Rising is ready for a full global launch, with pre-registration now open via Google Play and the App Store.
Set in a prequel-like alternate universe, Destiny: Rising offers a separate narrative foundation while retaining key Destiny lore and mechanics. https://youtu.be/M3JJKAc-C8Y NetEase has confirmed that Destiny: Rising will support single-player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer at launch. Whether Destiny: Rising will stand out in a crowded mobile market remains to be seen, but with Bungie’s lore and NetEase’s mobile development pedigree, it’s already one of the most anticipated mobile releases of the year.
Our coverage of Destiny Rising multiplayer includes: "Destiny: Rising Mobile Spinoff Debuts August 28 on iOS and Android"; "Destiny: Rising Brings Classic Grind for Mobile — But Gacha Mechanics Change the Game"; "Gaming Handheld Price List in the Philippines (2026)". Each article provides unique insights and information.