Bungie and NetEase Games have announced the Destiny: Rising closed beta test will begin on May 29 for Android via Google Play. The test will not be held on iOS, but the game is available to pre-order/pre-register on the App Store.
Sign-ups for the Destiny: Rising closed beta test are now available at the official website. To sign-up, players must pre-register for the game and complete a brief survey on the website. NetEase Games suggests players have a device with Snapdragon 845 or newer for optimal performance.
The closed beta test will feature the new Red Sea Rift destination and a new campaign. There, an encrypted transmission from Lord Saladin gets the attention of Wolf and Radegast. Players will also have access to new Lightbearers Xuan Wei and Umeko, new Exotic weapons, dual wielding for sidearms, and much more.
Here’s an overview of the new content, via NetEase Games:
A New Destination: Red Sea Rift
With global communications having been reestablished through the Jiangshi Metro network, Wolf and Radegast have intercepted an encrypted transmission originating from the Red Sea Rift, where a formidable ally awaits: Lord Saladin.
During the Golden Age, the Red Sea served as an important conduit for commerce and technological exchange between nations. But the Collapse changed everything, leaving behind remnants of a powerful entity—a Sentinel.
Nobody knows exactly how it was destroyed, but the energy remaining in its components has helped humanity establish a foothold—the settlement of Veridia—and discover a Light-infused metal called Radiancite, making this region a vital munition supplier for Haven.
New Campaign:
In the Red Sea Rift campaign, you will venture forth as Radegast’s envoy to the town of Veridia, which is currently under siege by the Cabal. Throughout your journey, you’ll forge crucial alliances with Iron Lord Saladin and Union President Harrow, whose knowledge of the region will prove indispensable.
As the narrative unfolds, you’ll not only push back against the advancing Cabal Sand Eater forces, but also uncover a more ancient threat lurking beneath the crimson land. Each mission brings you closer to unveiling the dormant Sentinel’s secrets and understanding its connection to the Light.
New Lightbearers Join the Roster
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- Xuan Wei – A master tactician whose combat doctrine revolves around overwhelming force. His Arc abilities allow him to tear through enemy lines with devastating efficiency, creating openings for his fireteam to exploit. His Super, Juggernaut’s Dominance, transforms him into a primordial divine beast of unmatched ferocity, unleashing devastating claw strikes that crush enemies while forcefully repelling them across the battlefield.
- Umeko – A disciplined shadow-walker who elevates stealth to an art form. Umeko’s Void techniques allow her to slip between dimensions, providing her allies with amplification while remaining unseen. Her tactical support abilities provide team-wide enhancements, while her Super, Singularity Shuriken, can slice through space itself, creating a brief singularity to destroy her foes.
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New Activities & Gameplay Features
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- Red Sea Exploration – The Red Sea Rift destination opens up a vast new territory ripe for discovery, featuring branching patrol zones, hidden areas, and environmental puzzles that reward the curious explorer. This landscape also hosts our new campaign missions and features two meticulously crafted Strike operations: Nexus Interface and The Foundry.
- Master Challenge – For those seeking to test their Light against the most formidable opponents, we’re introducing Master difficulty across selected activities. These heightened challenges demand precise coordination, optimized builds, and strategic thinking—but the rewards are worth the risk. Exclusive weapons, materials, and many treasures await those brave enough to face these trials.
- Social Diversions – Haven has expanded with new recreational activities that offer brief respites between missions. Pet the roaming felines that have made Haven their home, engage in impromptu soccer matches with fellow Lightbearers, or challenge others to “Go Ghost Go” in Haven. For the first time, we’re also testing an early version of our fishing system, allowing you to cast lines throughout the world and catch the rarest prizes.
- Wolf Den Enhancements – Wolf Den now benefits from collaborative Pack Hunt activities, where members can combine their efforts to overcome challenges and earn collective rewards. Clan Challenges progress more swiftly through coordinated clan engagement, unlocking exclusive decorative rewards to personalize your Wolf Den social hub. Rally your allies to amplify progress and showcase your collective achievements through these prestigious customizations!
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Arsenal Expansion
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- Dual Wielding – We’ve completely revamped the sidearm archetype to: Dual Wielding. These paired weapons excel in close-quarters combat, delivering rapid bursts of damage while maintaining mobility. Alpha veterans will be pleased to learn that Gwynn’s loadout has been rebalanced around this new weapon type, reflecting her unique combat style as a Lightbearer.
- Fusion Rifles – Our redesigned Fusion Rifles feature touch-optimized handling specifically engineered for mobile play. These weapons employ a semi-automated targeting system that aids in acquiring targets within your reticle’s vicinity—preserving skill expression while accommodating the unique challenges of touchscreen controls.
- Other Exotics – Among many new Exotic Weapons debuting in this Closed Beta Test, two brand new, Destiny Rising-exclusive Exotic weapons join your potential arsenal:
- “Furies III,” Exotic Pulse Rifle
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- This Solar weapon’s firing rate ramps up as you continue firing, with consecutive strikes surrounding the target with criticality markers. Precision hits to these markers unleash massive amplified damage.
- “Concerto,” Exotic Sidearm
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- Despite its compact frame, this weapon packs menacing power. Its unique Exotic trait, “Concertino,” allows it to temporarily boost the damage output of your equipped Power weapon, creating devastating combo potential.
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More Than Cosmetics
The Closed Beta Test features a substantial preview of our launch cosmetics, including finalized character cosmetic sets, exotic weapon ornaments, and their chromatic variations. We’re particularly excited to introduce our new decal system, allowing unprecedented personalization through custom stickers and seals that can be applied to your character.
