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Learn everything about Destiny Rising’s upcoming closed beta test.
Bungie and NetEase have announced the firstDestiny Rising closed beta testalongside a scrumptious new trailer that showcases the new Red Sea Rift location, Lightbearers Xuan Wei and Umeko, dual-wielding exotics, and more.
Despite a skeptical reveal, Destiny Rising has been received positively by the Destiny community, especially after its closed alpha test, with most players praising its accessible nature, short but engaging activities, and unique gameplay and quality-of-life features that many hoped would be in Destiny 2.
Overall, Destiny Rising has a strong, steadily rising momentum heading into launch, though you can get your hands on it much earlier than that via the upcoming beta test.
With that said, here’s everything we know about the Destiny Rising closed beta test, including its start time, platform availability, how to pre-register, and more.
Updated on 04 July 2025: Added info about the beta test’s availability on platforms and regions.
What is the Destiny Rising closed beta test start time?
Destiny Rising’s closed beta will start onThursday, June 13, 2025. We don’t know its exact timings, though given its closed alpha schedule, you could expect it to commence at 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT. It’s worth noting that the Destiny Rising closed alpha ran for over a month. As such, you could expect a similar runtime for its upcoming closed beta test.
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What platforms will the Destiny Rising closed beta test be on?
The upcoming closed beta test will be availableexclusively on Android devicesvia Google Play. If you’re an iOS user, you’ll have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on this new Destiny experience. Additionally, the beta test is exclusive to the U.S. and Canada regions.
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How to pre-register for Destiny Rising closed beta test
To pre-register for the closed beta test, follow the step-by-step instructions we have provided below:
The final bit is the most important, as it will boost your chances of getting into the Destiny Rising closed beta test. The survey is pretty basic and includes questions about your familiarity with the Destiny franchise and mobile games.
Alternatively, you could participate in an ongoing survey to boost your chances of getting into the closed beta. For this, you have to:
All Destiny Rising pre-registration rewards
As mentioned above, you can claim a slew of pre-registration rewards in Destiny Rising. These rewards will be delivered to your mailbox in the game once you have completed Chapter 1-1.
