Destiny Rising
News, coverage and analysis tracking Destiny Rising across the outlets.- Destiny Rising launches new area, removes pinnacle energy, and tweaks gacha for mythic charactersDestiny: Rising has launched its Season of Wishes, introducing the new Red Sea Rift area with new dungeons and public events, alongside a Great Hunt raid set for April 4th. The controversial pinnacle energy mechanic has been removed, and the gacha model for mythic characters is being replaced with dedicated unlock events, starting with Efrideet.
The Destiny gacha game is cutting the gacha garbage because "wolves do not beg for scraps, and they certainly do…NetEase is overhauling the gacha mechanics in its Destiny game, Destiny Rising, with Season 4. The update will remove daily energy limits, offer free characters, and introduce a character fragment system to bypass the traditional gacha banner for acquiring new characters. This shift aims to move away from RNG-based monetization towards a more player-friendly progression system.- Destiny: Rising Unveils Major Updates for Season 4 - with New Story Chapters, Gameplay Additions, and User Experience Improvements NetEase Games has announced major updates for its sci-fi shooter Destiny: Rising, launching Season 4 on March 26. The update includes new story chapters in the Red Sea Rift, free Mythic characters like Efrideet, new weapons, and gameplay additions such as the Gauntlet Onslaught raid. Quality-of-life improvements include the removal of Pinnacle Energy restrictions and streamlined early progression for new players, while veteran players will see a raised level cap and a new Paragon Board system.
Destiny’s Efrideet Returns After 8-Year Absence in Mobile Game RisingEfrideet, a legendary Iron Lord from the Destiny universe, has returned as a playable character in the mobile game Destiny Rising after an eight-year absence from the main Destiny 2 narrative. This marks a significant return for the character, who was known for her sniper skills and pacifist philosophy. Her appearance in Destiny Rising, which explores alternate timelines, suggests Bungie is using the mobile platform for significant character development and potential "what if" scenarios within the franchise.