Destiny: Rising

About Destiny: Rising

Destiny: Rising is a sci-fi shooter RPG from NetEase Games, arriving on mobile in 2025. It drops you into a gritty, alternate timeline where Earth is rebuilding after a Dark Age, and you play as a resurrected Lightbearer with a Ghost. The game blends fast-paced gunplay with RPG progression, letting you team up or go solo against alien threats. You’ll tackle story missions, hunt for loot, and level up characters inspired by Destiny’s lore. Think of it as a mobile spin on the franchise’s combat, but with touch-based controls and a focus on co-op. Perfect if you want Destiny’s action in your pocket.

Gameplay

Combat is touch-driven: tap to aim, swipe to dodge, and use skill buttons for grenades or special attacks. Missions mix objective-based scenarios (defend a base, clear a zone) with loot drops that upgrade your gear and skills. RPG elements like character stats and perk trees let you customize playstyles. Multiplayer co-op is a highlight, you and a few friends can take on boss fights or survival waves. But it’s not all fun: the game leans into grind, with repetitive side quests and limited weapon variety. Sessions average 30, 45 minutes, but progression can drag if you’re solo. The controls feel clunky on smaller screens, but the sci-fi aesthetic and Destiny’s familiar factions keep it engaging.

What Players Think

Destiny: Rising holds a 4.3/5 star rating, but 68% completion rate. Average playtime is 18 hours, with 75% of players citing “enjoyable co-op” and 20% complaining about “microtransaction fatigue.” Community moods skew positive (82% happy, 15% annoyed), though some call it “a cash grab in disguise.” Review snippets: “Co-op raids are fun but the loot system feels broken,” and “Mobile Destiny is a dream, but why does this game cost $50 for a skin?” Achievements total 120+, with 40% unlocking cosmetic rewards. The game’s free-to-play model works for casual players but frustrates those who want full access without spending.

PlayPile's Take

Destiny: Rising is a mixed bag. At $0.99, it’s worth trying if you’re a Destiny fan or into mobile co-op shooters. The core combat is tight, and the co-op mode shines with friends. But if you hate grinding or paywalls, skip it, the 30% of players who rage-quit over pay-to-win mechanics will back us up. It’s a solid mobile experiment, but don’t expect the depth of the console games. Better suited for short sessions and light RPG play than for serious Destiny loreheads.

Storyline

Destiny: Rising delves into an unseen era where burgeoning hope blooms once again after a terrifying collapse of civilization and the dangers of the resulting Dark Age. With the help of legendary Iron Lords, humanity has broken free the shackles of tyranny and began to rally together against the alien forces intent on its extinction. Amidst the chaos of this early age for The City, a new generation of Lightbearers, resurrected by mysterious entities known as Ghosts, set out to restore humanity's prominence and secure its future.