Destiny 2 and the Light and Darkness Saga have grown the IP into a massive franchise. However, aside from a Destiny Companion app, Bungie still has yet to explore the benefits of bringing the franchise to mobile platforms.
While there hasn’t been any official confirmation of whether a Destiny mobile game will ever happen, recent industry trends suggest that this is a likely possibility. It ultimately seems a mobile Destiny game is more of a matter of when, not if.
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Why A Destiny Mobile Game Seems Likely
Bungie is Working on a Cross-Platform Game for PC, Consoles, and Mobile Devices
A recent job posting at Bungie for an Incubation Technical Art Lead position states that the studio is working on an upcoming game that will be cross-platform for PC, consoles, and mobile devices. Given the recent leaks and rumors of Destiny 3, these two projects could very well be one and the same. However, even if this new cross-platform mobile game doesn’t turn out to be related to the Destiny franchise, Bungie developing a new game that will come to modern mobile devices will naturally pave the way for the Destiny franchise to eventually explore this kind of opportunity.
The description for this position at Bungie states that this game will be a new IP for the studio, as opposed to being a sequel or spin-off for an existing franchise. However, this could be Bungie’s way of keeping the game’s identity a secret until it reaches the point of a proper announcement, so the possibility of a Destiny mobile game already being in development is likely.
More and More Gaming Franchises are Branching out into Mobile Games
Aside from the recent Destiny 3 rumors and the rather coincidental job posting, Destiny 2 generally meets a lot of criteria that make a mobile port seem highly likely for the franchise. Namely, with Destiny 2 already being a cross-platform game with cross-progression between PC and consoles, this is a common sign for other gaming franchises that have eventually received mobile ports, like Warframe.
Speaking of Warframe, this game has had an infamous reputation of being one of the many ‘Destiny killers’ as a rival game within the live-service looter-shooter genre, which has recently received a mobile port for IOS devices. Additionally, Tom Clancy’s The Division franchise is another example of one of the Destiny franchise’s rivals that will soon be coming to mobile devices. With the recent push from other live-service looter-shooters to branch out onto mobile devices, the competition within this genre is putting growing pressure on the Destiny franchise to follow suit with a mobile entry in the franchise.
What a Destiny Mobile Game Could Bring to the Franchise
The new-player experience in Destiny 2 is something that has always been a few steps behind the game’s constant cycle of new content updates. The biggest advantage that a mobile Destiny game could have is to make the game more accessible, which would benefit both new and existing players.
Not to mention, even though Destiny 2 has an existing community of longtime PC and Console players, bringing the franchise to mobile platforms could grow the playerbase exponentially. Such a surge of new players would not only benefit the Destiny franchise, but it could also support future endeavors for the studio’s other IPs, like Bungie’s upcoming Marathon reboot. Ultimately, whether it happens during Destiny 2’s lifetime, or if it will be for another game in the franchise, a Destiny mobile game seems inevitable at this point. Considering the growing industry pressure and the coincidental circ*mstances of Bungie’s upcoming projects, such a thing might even be sooner rather than later.
Destiny 2
Bungie's Destiny 2 is an online FPS that blends single-player and multiplayer content. Constantly evolving, the shooter has established a strong following since its 2017 debut.
- Platform(s)
- PS5 , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One , PC , Stadia
- Released
- August 28, 2017
- Developer(s)
- Bungie
- Publisher(s)
- Bungie
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer , Online Co-Op
- Engine
- Tiger Engine
- ESRB
- T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence
- Expansions
- Destiny 2: Forsaken , Destiny 2: Shadowkeep , Destiny 2: Beyond Light , Destiny 2: The Witch Queen , Destiny 2: Lightfall
- How Long To Beat
- 100+
- Metascore
- 85
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS4,PS5, Xbox One &Xbox Series X|S
- Number of Players
- 1-6 (Co-Op)
- PS Plus Availability
- Essential, Extra, & Premium (The Witch Queen)
FAQs
Destiny 2 will continue, maybe even more sustainably, but not as fans have known it, or some had hoped it would. Last night, Giant Bomb cohost Jeff Grubb reported that Bungie was stepping back from Destiny 2's big annual expansions to focus on smaller “content packs” that would release alongside other episodic updates.
Why does Destiny take so long to start? ›
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What content was removed from Destiny? ›
The content that was removed from the game included Destiny 2's original base campaign, The Red War (which was replaced by a new player quest), the Curse of Osiris and Warmind expansions, and the content of Year Two's Annual Pass (with the small exception of Gambit Prime from Season of the Drifter, which was slightly ...
Is Destiny coming to mobile? ›
Destiny is coming to mobile devices! Destiny: Legends, a new game set in the Destiny universe, is gearing up for its launch in early 2025.
Is Destiny 1 getting shut down? ›
Destiny 1 will no longer receive planned game updates or content. Destiny 1 content through Destiny: Rise of Iron will continue to be available on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Consoles, however players will have limited access to some Destiny 1 Activities.
Is the Destiny 2 story over? ›
Destiny 2 is coming to an end… sort of. The Light and Darkness saga, which began in 2014 with the release of the first Destiny, ends this year with The Final Shape, Destiny 2's most ambitious expansion yet. This is everything we know about it.
How long does it take to 100% Destiny? ›
When focusing on the main objectives, Destiny is about 12 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 545 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
How long was Destiny 1 out? ›
The first game in the series was Destiny, which released in September 2014 for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. Over the course of its three-year lifecycle, four expansion packs were released.
Why is Destiny sunsetting? ›
In 2020, Bungie introduced what the community calls “weapon sunsetting.” The idea was that, in order to entice players to use new things, Bungie would remove the ability to infuse (power up) gear of a certain age. So, weapons from the old Leviathan raid, Forsaken, and even seasons like Dawn eventually became obsolete.
Will there be Destiny 3? ›
Following the news that Bungie laid off 220 people, details have reportedly been revealed about the company's future, including that it isn't currently working on Destiny 3, that it will shift its focus from larger expansions to smaller updates for Destiny 2 that may be free, and that a Destiny spin-off was canceled.
No, The Final Shape is not the end of Destiny 2.
Will Destiny 2 bring back old content? ›
Destinations, activities and characters from vaulted content will likely continue to rotate on and out but there's practically zero chance of the campaigns returning at this point. The best we'll get is extra missions added to Timeline Reflections.
Can we play Destiny 2 on mobile? ›
Destiny 2 is a console and Windows PC game, so it's not available to purchase on iPhone, iPad, nor Mac. However you can still play the game on a Mac or your iPhone or iPad. WWDC 2023 Officially Announced!
Is Destiny still pay to play? ›
It has now pulled the "Starter Pack" following accusations of "pay-to-win" mechanics. Destiny 2 launched in 2017 with a $60 price tag and support for online services, which later became core to the experience. Destiny 2 is now available as a free-to-play title with ample microtransactions for cosmetics and materials.
Is fate on mobile? ›
Fate/Grand Order (Japanese: フェイト・グランドオーダー, Hepburn: Feito/Gurando Ōdā) is a free-to-play Japanese mobile game, developed by Lasengle (formerly Delightworks) using Unity, and published by Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
Will Destiny 2 continue? ›
Learn how our funding model works. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Bungie has revealed that Destiny 2 will carry on in 2025 with a project codenamed “Frontiers,” even though the main saga has come to a close.
Is Destiny 2 sunsetting gone? ›
Destiny 2 sunsetting has been removed and with the release of Destiny 2 The Final Shape, any weapons will be available for use. This includes any old Destiny 2 weapons that had been held back for years. We discuss this change on IGN's Fireteam Chat this week as well as the Destiny 2 FInal Shape Power Changes.
Is Destiny 2 no longer on Blizzard? ›
Steam Migration from Battle.net
As of October 1, 2019, Destiny 2 on PC is available through Steam and is no longer accessible through Battle.net. As of December 1, 2020, migration from Battle.net to Steam is no longer available.
