The Destiny Mobile Game Spin-Off Is Slated For Late August

The free-to-play spin-off to Bungie’s first-person online shooter Destiny has a release date.

Destiny: Rising, the upcoming sci-fi first-person shooter developed by NetEase Games, will be out for iOS and Android platforms (smartphones) on 28 August. The game will still retain the first-person shooter gameplay and mechanics set by Bungie’s 2014-launched title, but with mobile tweaks and upgrades.

Check out the trailer and overview below.

Features

An Iconic Science-Fiction First-Person Shooter Coming to Mobile: Experience iconic best-in-class science-fiction shooting action at your fingertips! Choose between the highly immersive first-person view or a new fully third-person action view and play with touchscreen or compatible controller precision.

Legendary Characters in Battle: Enter an era of heroes and legends, where familiar faces from Destiny are joined by a host of new, intriguing characters. Each character comes with a rich personal story, unique personality, and formidable skills. Choosing the right character and mastering their combat style will be your key to overcoming the challenging foes that stand in your way.

Dynamic Player-Versus-Environment and Player-Versus-Player Game Modes: Choose from a wide array of game modes such as campaign missions and six-player cooperative strikes that are iconic to the Destiny franchise, along with all-new and replayable player-versus-environment and player-versus-player modes.

Join the Action with Your Teammates: Embark on thrilling online multiplayer action along with your fellow players. Build strong clans, experience fun and casual party game modes, customize shared spaces, and more. Join in with your friends to fight off invading enemies or challenge them to test your skill.

Explore Earth After “The Collapse”: Journey through a world fighting back against the darkness: From the sanctuary of Haven, a refuge for the Lightbearers and survivors, to the icy, ancient metro of Jiangshi, and the arid expanse of the Red Sea Rift.

Traverse diverse science-fiction biomes and uncover hidden stories and adventures in a distant future Earth. Search for the seeds of hope that will shape the future of human civilization in an entirely new Destiny narrative.

Powerful Exotic Weapons: Countless powerful exotic weapons are available to customize according to your combat style. Explore different weapon and traits combinations, defeat enemies with different gameplay mechanics, and become the next master of arms.