Destiny Rising: NetEase mobile game launches globally Aug 28, 2025

NetEase Games will release Destiny Rising, a free to play mobile entry in the Destiny universe, globally on August 28, 2025, with servers going live at 9:00 a.m. local time in each region. The iOS and Android title, developed by NetEase under license from Bungie, brings first person and third person sci fi shooting, six player cooperative strikes, PvE and PvP modes, and a character driven gacha system to phones and tablets.

NetEase said the launch will be staggered by region to ensure stability, with North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific servers each opening at 9:00 a.m. local time. Predownloads will be available beginning August 27 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific. The developer also confirmed full crossplay between mobile platforms, while noting that players on different regional servers will not be able to team up.

Destiny Rising places players in an alternate timeline of the franchise that does not connect to Destiny 2. The game features new heroes alongside familiar faces such as Ikora Rey, and draws on existing Destiny lore with appearances tied to characters including Kabr and the Drifter. NetEase emphasized that each playable guardian has distinct skills,...