Destiny: Rising
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Destiny: Rising is struggling post-launch, with daily earnings dropping from a $300,000 peak in September to approximately $25,000, despite 4.4 million total downloads since August.
Mobilegamer.biz, 2025 · Digital Chocolate’s diaspora, Destiny: Rising woes, EA’s shooter revival, November’s top games, more, p. 8
Destiny: Rising generated $9 million in net in-app purchase revenue and reached approximately 2 million downloads within its first 20 days of release.
The Game Post, 2025 · Destiny Rising Has Generated $9 Million in Revenue
Documents about Destiny: Rising
Bungie Once Had Up to Six Games in Development
Following its 2022 acquisition by Sony for $3.6 billion, Bungie initiated an ambitious expansion strategy that saw the studio juggling up to six concurrent development projects.
- Bungie had five to six distinct projects in development simultaneously, but the majority of these initiatives collapsed following Sony’s $3.6 billion acquisition of the studio.
- Bungie concluded live-service content updates for Destiny 2 on June 9, 2026, followed by significant layoffs on June 25, 2026, that impacted both the Destiny and Marathon development teams.
- Several high-profile projects were canceled during this period, including the new IP 'Matter' (2020), 'Project Sunspot' (2023), and the third-person Destiny spin-off 'Project Payback' (2024).
King Dodges Xbox Cuts, Destiny Rising, and Mobile Market News: June 2026
The mobile games industry experienced a period of significant structural and operational shifts in June 2026, characterized by platform policy changes, studio restructuring, and ongoing debates regarding developer support.
- King, the Candy Crush maker, has reportedly avoided the recent Xbox layoffs, though there are concerns about future cuts.
- Google Play will allow third-party app stores starting next week, a development influenced by legal disputes between Epic and Google.
- Ustwo Games criticizes platforms (Apple and Google) for failing to adequately support game discoverability, despite the 30% platform fee.
King dodges Xbox cuts, Destiny Rising, Google's store fees, Ustwo slams platforms, more
The mobile games industry is currently navigating a period of significant structural adjustment, characterized by platform-level policy shifts, studio restructuring, and evolving monetization strategies.
- King has largely avoided the recent Xbox layoffs, with the studio now reporting directly to Xbox leadership due to its high monthly active player counts, though internal uncertainty remains regarding future financial performance.
- Destiny Rising appears to be in a 'death spiral' with declining revenue, dropping from $6 million in its launch month to approximately $300,000 in monthly in-app purchase revenue over the last three to four months.
- Ustwo Games has shifted its focus away from mobile platforms like Apple Arcade and Netflix, citing the inability to make their single-player titles profitable on mobile and criticizing platform holders for failing to solve game discoverability issues.
Weekly Industry Briefing: March 2026
The April 2026 industry briefing provides a comprehensive overview of the mobile gaming sector, focusing on performance metrics, corporate strategy, and emerging trends.
- King's VP and head of live ops, Eva Ryott, discussed the company's use of AI, last summer's layoffs, and workplace culture, as well as how Candy Crush Saga is addressing competition in the puzzle genre.
- NetEase and Bungie have rebooted Destiny: Rising with a new update to combat declining revenue, and the community's initial reception to the changes is positive.
- March's top-grossing mobile games saw Gossip Harbor achieve a significant milestone, while Monopoly Go's revenue continued to decline, and Brawl Stars showed renewed success.
Is Destiny doomed? King on AI, layoffs and more, plus March's top games, data, soft launches, more
The mobile games industry continues to navigate a complex landscape defined by shifting monetization strategies, the integration of artificial intelligence, and intense market competition.
- Microfun’s Gossip Harbor reached $100 million in monthly in-app purchase revenue for the first time in March, marking a significant increase from $82.5 million in February and positioning it to potentially overtake Candy Crush Saga as the top-grossing puzzle game.
- King VP Eva Ryott defended the company's use of AI as a supporting tool for level management rather than a direct replacement for staff, while noting that workforce adjustments following 200 layoffs were necessary to maintain competitive relevance.
- Candy Crush Saga has adopted a 2x2 matching mechanic, a feature King implemented within the last year to align with evolving market standards and compete against rivals like Royal Match and Gossip Harbor.
Digital Chocolate’s diaspora, Destiny: Rising woes, EA’s shooter revival, November’s top games, more
The mobile games industry continues to be shaped by the legacy of Digital Chocolate, a foundational company whose alumni—often referred to as the "D-Choc Mafia"—now hold significant leadership roles across the global gaming landscape.
- EA is actively recruiting a VP of mobile shooters to report to Vince Zampella, signaling a potential revival of mobile titles for the Apex Legends and Battlefield franchises.
- Destiny: Rising is struggling post-launch, with daily earnings dropping from a $300,000 peak in September to approximately $25,000, despite 4.4 million total downloads since August.
- Last War Survival led November mobile revenue with $115 million, followed closely by Roblox at $112 million and Monopoly Go at $111 million, according to Appmagic data.
NetEase 3Q25 Investor Presentation
NetEase’s third-quarter 2025 investor presentation outlines the company’s financial performance and strategic positioning as a premier global internet and gaming services provider.
- NetEase reported total net revenues of $3.98 billion for 3Q25, an 8.2% year-over-year increase, with net income rising 31.8% to $1.21 billion.
- The gaming segment remains the primary revenue driver, contributing $3.28 billion in 3Q25, representing an 11.8% year-over-year growth fueled by titles like Fantasy Westward Journey and the launch of Destiny: Rising.
- The company maintains a strong financial position with $21.5 billion in net cash as of September 30, 2025, supporting ongoing dividend declarations and share buyback programs.
Top 10 Worldwide Mobile Games: September 2025
The mobile gaming industry experienced a contraction in September 2025, with global consumer spending reaching approximately $6.6 billion, an 8% month-over-month decline.
- Global mobile game consumer spending reached approximately $6.6 billion in September 2025, marking an 8% month-over-month decline, while total downloads fell 9% to 3.86 billion.
- Last War: Survival Game maintained its position as the world's highest-grossing mobile game, followed by MONOPOLY GO! at No. 2 and Royal Match at No. 3.
- The United States remained the largest mobile gaming market by revenue, contributing $2.1 billion (32% of the global total), while India led in downloads with 697 million (18% of the global total).
Destiny Rising Has Generated $9 Million in Revenue
Destiny: Rising, a mobile-focused title developed by NetEase and Bungie, generated $9 million in net in-app purchase revenue within its first 20 days of global availability.
- Destiny: Rising generated $9 million in net in-app purchase revenue and reached approximately 2 million downloads within its first 20 days of release.
- Research firm Naavik characterizes the $9 million revenue as a 'modest' performance for NetEase, especially given the game's development cost reportedly exceeding $100 million.
- Destiny 2's Steam player base has declined significantly, with recent 24-hour peak concurrent players dropping to 17,964 following the launch of the 'Edge of Fate' expansion.
Analyst Bulletin: Mobile Game Market Review July & August 2025
The mobile gaming landscape during July and August 2025 reflects a strategic pivot toward complex, multi-layered engagement frameworks designed to maximize player retention and revenue.
- Ingredient-gathering and formula-based events have become a dominant industry trend, utilized by major titles like Coin Master and Disney Solitaire to create larger event frameworks that incentivize participation across multiple game modes.
- Match Villains experienced significant growth in the US iOS grossing charts, rising from rank #150 to #84 by early September 2025, driven by aggressive user acquisition and the integration of diverse event systems.
- AAA PC and console franchises continue to expand into mobile, with Riot Games’ Valorant (China) and Sony/Bungie’s Destiny launching with strong initial performance.
NetEase FY24 Financial Report: Marvel Rivals and Where Winds Meet Performance
NetEase’s fiscal year 2024 financial results demonstrate steady growth, characterized by a 1.3% increase in total net revenue to 105.3 billion yuan ($14.4 billion).
- NetEase reported FY24 net revenue of 105.3 billion yuan ($14.4 billion), a 1.3% increase year-over-year, with the gaming division contributing 83.6 billion yuan ($11.5 billion).
- Marvel Rivals has reached 40 million unique players, adding 20 million users in the two months following its initial two-week launch period.
- The open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet surpassed 15 million players in China within two weeks of its December release.
Week in Mobile Games E33 - Destiny: Rising heads to mobile and Unity's charm offensive
The mobile gaming industry is currently navigating a period of significant structural and strategic realignment.
- Genshin Impact has solidified its market dominance by surpassing $5 billion in mobile revenue within the Chinese market.
- Bungie and NetEase have partnered to develop Destiny: Rising, a strategic entry into the mobile shooter market, though analysts express skepticism regarding its potential for global blockbuster success.
- Unity is attempting to rebuild developer trust by launching Unity 6 and formally canceling its controversial runtime fee following a period of significant internal layoffs.
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