Summary
There were rumblings about aDestinymobile game long beforeDestiny: Risingwas officially announced on June 19, 2025. Now that the first trailer is out along with a developer preview diving a little deeper into the project, depicting alpha gameplay footage, there are a couple of things that are known for certain that let fans of the franchise put speculating aside.
Although the response to aDestiny-themed mobile game has already been quite mixed, it remains to be seen if this could act as a getaway for the looter-shooter MMO to expand its player base through a hero-based mobile game with multiplayer and co-op. For now, here are a few things most may have not picked up in the the announcement trailer.
6Destiny: Rising Is Not Being Developed By Bungie
NetEase Is Behind The Upcoming Game
A common misconception floating around right now is that Bungie has been the primary developer ofDestiny: Rising, but it’s actually NetEase, who has also had a hand as a developer in games likeDead by Daylight Mobile,Diablo Immortal,Once Human, and is also one of the masterminds behind the upcomingHarry Potter: Magic Awakenedmobile title.
While Bungie has been providing some form of support to ensureDestiny’sthemes, aesthetic, and universe are properly translated into this mobile spin-off, Bungie itself appears to be still focused on developing Frontiers forDestiny 2, as well asMarathon.
5The Setting Is An Alternate Universe Of Destiny
The Final Shape And The Red War Are Not Part Of It
Destiny 2players will know that the game’s overarching story recently reached a culminationwith The Final Shape expansion, which finally tied up the Light and Darkness saga. With that, seeing a trailer likeDestiny: Rising’smight be jarring, but there’s a simple explanation: the timeline is completely different.
Destiny: Risingwill take place before the existence of the Tower and a proper Vanguard—or even before the concept of Guardians. While some familiar locations reminiscent of the Last City and the Tower were showcased, the game will be structured very differently fromDestiny 2, and most likely will not (at least initially) have any references toDestiny 2’sbig story beats and lore, other than purely cosmetic ones.
4Familiar Weapons Will Be Making Comebacks
And Some New Ones Have Been Showcased As Well, Along With New Armor
Hawk-eyed players may have already spotted a few familiar-looking weapons in the trailer and the development preview, such asIzanagi’s BurdenandSweet Business. It’s nice to see these small touches included in the game, where plenty of new weapons will likely also make an appearance.
This begs the question: will Bungie add any of the weaponry and armor included inDestiny: RisingtoDestiny 2? Some fans have already shown interest in the gear worn by the guardians in the trailer in particular. In the developer preview, for example, a crossbow was showcased, reminiscent of something likeBuried Bloodline, but still vastly different.
3Third-Person Shooter Gameplay Will Be Available
A Gameplay Feature Some Fans Have Been Hoping To See Outside Of Sword Gameplay
While first-person shooter gameplay is undoubtedly the core of theDestinyexperience, some players have expressed the desire to have the option to play in third-person mode, even when not using swords or riding a sparrow.Destiny: Risingshowcases that in its Developer Preview video, with hitscan weapon gameplay taking place from a third-person POV.
This is an interesting development, though whether or not will entice existing fans to trythe mobile gamefor that detail alone is another matter altogether. Still, it’s a neat and fascinating change to see in a franchise that has traditionally been locked in first-person view.
2The Game Is More Hero Than Class-Centric
There Are No Hunters, Warlocks, Or Titans—Only Heroes Within Those Archetypes
Both the announcement trailer and developer preview hint at the classes not only having some new abilities that break their mold (how about that Warlock Scythe Super?) but also being a bit more ambiguous overall due to the game’s unique timeline. Since Guardians don’t technically yet exist here, what it means to be a Lightbearer and to wield the Light is still a big question mark.
That leaves a lot of space for each hero to be more than just a nameless representative of their class, or “The Guardian.” While a mobile game might not dive too deep into lore, it’s a welcome breath of fresh air whenDestiny 2’smain hero has remained quite silent and enigmatic.
1Exotic Is Not The Highest Weapon Tier
Mythic Is The Newly Introduced Tier Above Exotic
Every Destiny player knows the thrill of gettinga highly coveted Exotic piece of gearor weapon. The yellow engram has become iconic throughout the years, but in Destiny: Rising, the weapon rarity tiers are getting a shake-up with the introduction of a brand-new tier: Mythic.
It remains to be seen what kind of weapons will receive the new Mythic tab, and whether or not they are significantly better than the Exotic tier. So far, there’s no clear information on any of the lower rarity tiers, and whether they will follow the same color logic as inDestiny 2.
