Featured in the Closed Beta Test

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Greetings Lightbearers,

First of all, we'd like to say thank you to everyone whose been so patient with us since our Closed Alpha. While we've been somewhat quiet these past few months, our team has been working hard preparing for this moment. We're genuinely excited to share what we've built and, more importantly, to hear what you think. This blog outlines the new content you'll experience during the Closed Beta Test. Information about participation requirements and device specifications will be at the bottom, so if you'd like to check them now, here's the shortcut #1375333780981813278 message

Without futher ado, Let's dive into what Destiny: Rising has in store for you this beta!

I. 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.

II. 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.

III. New Lightbearers Join the Roster

1. 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.

2. 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.

IV. New Activities & Gameplay Features

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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!

V. Arsenal Expansion

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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
• 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
• 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.

VI. 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.