- The first Closed Alpha Test for Destiny: Rising is exclusively for players in the US and Canada.
- Following layoffs at Bungie, the future of the mobile game was in question.
- This test phase gives a hands-on preview of the game's PvE content and the new competitive PvP mode.
Destiny: Rising, the upcoming mobile adaptation of Bungie’s iconic action sci-fi video games franchise, has officially been announced by NetEase Games. To give us players the first experience, the closed alpha test of Destiny: Rising is set to kick off on November 1st, 2024 for those who are in the USA and Canada regions.
Destiny: Rising development was in question following layoffs at Bungie
I think most of you know about the Destiny series of games. Back in mid-2021, following the listing of jobs for the franchise, most of the small-screen players had their hopes up after rumors circulated that Bungie was collaborating with NetEase to develop a mobile game set in the Destiny universe. Accordingly, NetEase Games partnered with Bungie to create a first-person shooter specifically for mobile platforms.
However, there were concerns regarding this development, as the creators behind the Halo and Destiny series of games were hit with layoffs. But that was brushed off following new reports that surfaced last month, which is holding now. Now, as the good news arrived, the mobile version of the game promises to bring the rich lore that was built into the franchise.
In Destiny: Rising, you can enjoy many beloved features from previous titles, including both PvP and PvE modes. There are open-world Destination maps to explore as you take on co-op missions like Haven Ops and Gauntlet Ops. Each character boasts unique abilities, signature weapons, and customizable gear as well. There are plenty of features you can find, which stay true to the Destiny experience.
You can pre-register for the closed alpha to catch an early glimpse of Destiny: Rising
As I mentioned earlier on November 1st, 2024, the first Closed Alpha Test for Destiny: Rising kicks off, exclusively for players in the United States and Canada. If you’re interested, you can pre-register on the official Destiny: Rising website.
The recommended specs for playing the closed alpha are given below.
| Platform | Recommended Devices |
|---|---|
| Android | Snapdragon 845 or newer |
| iOS (iPhone) | iPhone 8 or newer |
| iOS (iPads) | iPad (8th generation) or newer, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) or newer, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) (2017) or newer, iPad Pro (11-inch, 1st generation) or newer, iPad mini (5th generation) or newer, iPad Air (3rd generation) or newer |
This test phase will give you a hands-on preview of the game’s PvE content and a look at the new competitive PvP mode named Shifting Gates. While the full release is on the horizon for both Android and iOS, the exact launch date is yet to be announced.
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