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The long-rumoredDestinymobile game is still in the works under the title “Destiny Rising,” a new leak reports. Recently, there had been speculation that the unannouncedDestinymobile game may have been canceled.
Destinyis one of the most popular IPs in the free-to-play online FPS genre today. The latest expansion forDestiny 2, namedThe Final Shape, came out earlier this year to a riveting reception from critics. Back in 2022, the rumors of amobile game set in theDestinyuniversefirst surfaced, with multiple job listings hinting towards the same. Fast-forward to 2024, layoffs at developer Bungie had fans worried that projects, such as the rumored mobile game, may have been canceled. However, the latest development looks to shun these cancelation rumors.
According to insider Kurakasis, Bungie’s plans to bring theDestinyexperience onto mobile phones have not yet been shelved. In a tweet, they stated that the rumored mobile game is still in development and has not been canceled, putting recent speculation to bed. The source revealed that therumoredDestinygame, being developed by Bungie and Chinese studio NetEase, is titledDestiny Rising.
Destiny Mobile Game May Be in the Works Despite Recent Doubts
Based on the new leak, it appears that Bungie’s mobile gaming ambitions were not rocked in spite of the recent downsizing of the team. In July, theDestinydeveloper conducted a major round of job cuts, marking the second time layoffs hit the studio within the span of a year. This particular layoff spree also resulted in the departure of veteran Bungie executives, who had been there since the developer’sHalo: Reachdays. Interestingly, theSony-owned studio was later reported to still be hiringfor certain roles post these layoffs, hinting that certain unannounced games may still be progressing steadily to the next phase. Such moves definitely bode well for projects like the rumoredDestinymobile adaptation.
Over the past decade, certain major game franchises, such asCall of DutyandFortnite, have made the jump from consoles and PC to mobile. On the other hand, leading stakeholders like Rockstar Games-parent companyTake-Two have made acquisitions in a bid to expand their mobile games portfolioin the coming years. This shifting trend, which aims to make the most of the mobile gaming market’s lucrative potential, suggests that it may only be natural for IPs likeDestinyto make their way onto mobile phones eventually.
