October 14th 2024.
The world of Destiny is constantly evolving, and now it's reaching new heights with the release of a mobile spin-off game. Fans of the popular looter shooter have been on edge about the future of Destiny 2, but developer NetEase Games has just announced a partnership with Bungie to bring the franchise to mobile devices.
As the latest DLC, The Final Shape, brought the main storyline to a close, it also felt like the end of an era for Bungie. Shortly after its release in June, the studio faced major layoffs and a change in leadership. This led to speculation that future DLC plans for Destiny 2 would be scaled back, as the team shifted their focus to the upcoming game, Marathon.
But even as support for Destiny 2 may be winding down, the franchise will continue to live on through other games. And the first of these games is Destiny: Rising, a free-to-play mobile title developed by NetEase Games and officially licensed from Bungie.
Described as a role-playing shooter with hero characters in a shared world, Destiny: Rising offers players the same immersive experience as the main Destiny games. You can switch between first-person and third-person views, and use either touchscreen controls or a controller. The game also promises campaign missions, six-player co-op strikes, and new competitive and co-op multiplayer modes.
For those familiar with Destiny lore, the mobile game takes place in an alternate timeline after the Dark Age era, so it's not connected to the main narrative. But a deep dive video showcasing gameplay proves that this is not just any ordinary mobile game – the graphics and gameplay are top-notch.
Ethan Wang, senior vice president at NetEase, expressed his excitement about the partnership with Bungie and their goal to deliver a high-quality Destiny experience on mobile devices. Terry Redfield, creative lead at Bungie, also shared his enthusiasm for bringing the Destiny universe to a new audience through NetEase's creativity.
If you're eager to try out Destiny: Rising, you can sign up for a closed alpha test on the official website, which is scheduled to take place on November 1, 2024. NetEase is well-known for their online multiplayer titles, such as Diablo Immortal and the upcoming Marvel Rivals. So it's no surprise that they have taken on the challenge of creating a mobile version of Destiny.
However, it remains to be seen if the Destiny 2 fanbase will fully embrace a mobile version of the game, especially if it includes microtransactions. But for those who are interested, this could be the Destiny sequel they didn't even know they wanted.
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In the meantime, we can't help but wonder if Sony may have paid too much for Bungie, as the sales for Destiny 2: The Final Shape fell short of expectations. But one thing is for sure – the Destiny franchise will continue to evolve and surprise us, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.
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