Destiny: Rising struggles despite Destiny 2's end in June
Key takeaways
- Destiny 2's final update launched on June 9, marking its end of service.
- Destiny: Rising has generated around $300k per month since March 2023.
- The game saw a revenue drop from over $6m to under $3m shortly after launch.
- Season 5 offers little new content, frustrating players looking for fresh updates.
Bungie confirmed that Destiny 2’s final update would mark its last infusion of new content, officially entering its end of service phase on June 9. Following this, nearly the entire Destiny 2 team was laid off by Sony, leaving the mobile spin-off Destiny: Rising as the only active title in the franchise since its launch last year.
Despite the absence of Destiny 2, player migration to Destiny: Rising has been minimal, according to AppMagic data. Since March, the mobile game has been generating approximately $300,000 per month, a stark contrast to its initial drop from over $6 million to under $3 million from September to October 2022. The game's reliance on external web pages for purchases hasn't improved its situation, as it seems unable to attract Destiny 2 players effectively.
Players have expressed frustration with Destiny: Rising, noting that while it channels elements of the Destiny universe, it lacks the depth of the original. The game has been criticized for its gacha mechanics, leading many to suggest that it's only enjoyable as a free-to-play experience. The recent release of Season 5 has not impressed players, as much of the content is recycled, and there is no significant new character to entice spending.
Why it matters
The outlook for Destiny: Rising appears bleak, with players noting a lack of new content and minimal communication regarding future updates. While a trailer hinted at the arrival of Destiny 2’s main villain, there’s uncertainty whether the game is temporarily stalling for a larger update or sinking into a more severe decline. Current spending estimates lean towards the latter scenario, indicating a troubling trend for the mobile title.
Original source
MobileGamer.biz
