Destiny: Rising, a new mobile game from NetEase Games, is set to expand the Destiny franchise into the mobile gaming sphere. This free-to-play sci-fi RPG shooter will feature a variety of playable hero characters and will include both PvE and PvP modes, all within an alternate timeline of the Destiny universe.

Game Overview
Development:

Created by NetEase Games in partnership with Bungie, following a significant investment in 2018.
Setting: The game explores the post-Dark Age era of Destiny lore, prior to the establishment of the Tower and the emergence of Guardians. Players will encounter familiar elements like Ghosts and Lightbearers while navigating new narratives and characters[1][3][4].

Key Features
Playable Characters: Unlike previous Destiny titles, players can choose from established heroes like Ikora Rey, each equipped with unique abilities and backstories. New characters will also be introduced[1][4].

Gameplay Modes:

Destiny Rising will support single-player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer modes, including six-player strikes. Players can experience the game in both first-person and third-person perspectives[2][3].

Weapons and Abilities:

The game promises a range of powerful weapons, including exotic types and a new Mythic rarity class. Players will engage in combat against classic enemies such as the Hive, Fallen, and Vex[1][4].

Upcoming Events
Closed Alpha Test: A limited access closed alpha test is scheduled for November 1, 2024, in the US and Canada. Interested players can register on NetEase’s official website to participate[2][5].

Monetization
Details regarding the monetization strategy have not yet been disclosed by NetEase. However, they have indicated that a substantial portion of the main campaign will be accessible during the alpha test[3][6].

This initiative marks an exciting chapter for Destiny fans as they prepare to explore this new mobile adaptation of a beloved franchise.

Citations:
[1] https://www.si.com/videogames/news/destiny-rising-mobille-game-announcement-bungie-netease-sci-fi-game
[2] https://www.playdestinyrising.com
[3] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/destiny-rising-video-game-release-date-platforms-how-to-play-mobile-sci-fi-rpg-shooter/articleshow/114228189.cms
[4] https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/14/24269790/destiny-rising-mobile-rpg-shooter
[5] https://xboxera.com/2024/10/15/f2p-mobile-shooter-destiny-rising-announced-closed-alpha-test-details/
[6] https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-bungie-destiny-rising-mobile-game-android-ios
[7] https://screenrant.com/netease-mobile-game-destiny-rising/
[8] https://www.playdestinyrising.com/news/