Destiny: Rising Launches Globally Across All Servers on August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025 (Global) - NetEase Games and Bungie-partnered developer Destiny: Rising officially went live today across all major regions, bringing the popular sci-fi RPG shooter franchise to iOS and Android devices worldwide.

Destiny: Rising servers opened at 9:00 AM local time in North America (PDT), Latin America (BRT), Europe (BST/CEST), and Asia-Pacific (SGT), ensuring a synchronized global launch experience for mobile players. Pre-downloads became available on August 27 at 6:00 AM PT to facilitate a smooth day-one rollout.

At launch, players gained access to both PvE and PvP modes, including the fan-favorite Sparrow racing, dual-wield weapon combat, and the choice to switch between first- and third-person perspectives. Cross-play functionality allows seamless cooperative and competitive play across iOS and Android platforms, though regional server boundaries remain in effect.

Coinciding with the global release, the 14-Day Newcomer Event commenced today, rewarding returning and new players with daily login bonuses through September 10. Highlights include up to 16 Bon Voyage Charms, Mythic Weapon Parameters, Enhancement Prism and Elemental Fruit Choice Chests, and Black Market Coins-designed to bolster early progression and engagement.

In-game seasonal content also debuted, with Season 0’s Week One Gauntlet event offering a limited-edition emblem and community-scaled rewards based on total clears. Upcoming features teased include a “True Challenge” Gauntlet in Season 1 and Master and Grandmaster difficulty tiers for endgame enthusiasts.

NetEase has confirmed a bi-monthly season cadence with new characters introduced every four weeks, alongside weekly maintenance windows on Thursdays from 2-5 AM PT to support ongoing content drops and live-service operations. Early indicators point to robust player interest, with pre-registrations surpassing 10 million and a promising start to what may become one of the most anticipated mobile launches of 2025.