What You Need to Know About Destiny Rising on PC
Destiny Rising brings Bungie's sci-fi shooter universe to mobile as a free-to-play gacha game. While it's built for phones and tablets, you can absolutely play it on PC using Android emulators. This lets you enjoy mouse and keyboard controls, higher frame rates, and better visuals than you'd get on mobile.
The game keeps the core shooting mechanics and loot systems that Destiny fans love, so if you've played Destiny 2, you'll feel right at home. New players won't feel lost either since the fundamentals are pretty straightforward. Just don't expect to find it on Steam or Epic Games Store since you'll need emulator software to run it.
Getting the Game Running
Picking Your Emulator
You've got two solid options for running Destiny Rising on PC:
- Officially recommended by Bungie
- Lightweight and optimized for Destiny Rising
- Pre-configured installation
- Better performance on lower-end systems
- More established platform
- Advanced features like macros
- Multi-instance support
- Larger community support
Installing with MuMuPlayer
Here's the straightforward process:
- Grab the Destiny Rising MuMuPlayer installer from the official source
- Run the installer and hit "Install now" when it asks about Destiny Rising
- Accept the user agreement when it pops up
- Let MuMuPlayer launch automatically and start loading the game
- Be patient during the first boot since it takes a few minutes to download all the game assets
Using BlueStacks Instead
If you prefer BlueStacks:
- Download and install BlueStacks 5 (Pie 64-bit version specifically)
- Open it up and browse the app library
- Find Destiny Rising in the store section
- Install through the emulator interface
- Launch and wait for the initial file download to finish

First Time Setup
Account Choices That Matter
When you hit the main menu, you'll see several login options. Your choice here affects whether you can reroll your starting character pulls, which matters in gacha games.
- Guest Login gives you maximum flexibility. You can reroll as much as you want since your progress isn't tied to an account until you decide to bind it later.
- Account-Based Login locks your progress to that service immediately, which means no rerolling but permanent save security.
Server Selection
After handling login and age verification, pick your regional server. This affects connection quality and which player community you'll be part of for multiplayer stuff.
Making Your Emulator Run Smoothly
Getting to the Settings
In MuMuPlayer, look for three dots (...) in the top-right corner. Click that and select "Device Settings" to access all the performance options.
Graphics Setup
Vulkan is the default renderer and works well for most systems. It balances good visuals with stable performance.
DirectX serves as your backup plan if Vulkan gives you visual glitches or poor performance.
Resource Management
Set your RAM and CPU core allocation to match what your PC actually has. This helps the emulator use your system's power effectively. Under GPU Usage Strategy, go with "Better" graphics performance if your rig can handle it. You can always dial it back if things get choppy.
Display Configuration
Head to the Display section for resolution and framerate settings. The device dropdown affects what resolutions you can choose.
Tablet Mode is your best bet since it's the only option that gives you 16:9 aspect ratios and goes up to 4K. Use the framerate slider to match your monitor's refresh rate, or cap it lower if you need more stable performance.
Dialing In Game Graphics
Setting | Recommended | Notes |
---|---|---|
Graphics Mode | Balance/Performance | Performance for 60fps+, Balance for visuals |
Rendering Quality | High/Ultra | Most gaming PCs handle Ultra at 1080p |
Frame Rate | Standard/Max | Standard = 60fps, Max = 120fps |
Texture Precision | HD | Best balance of quality and performance |
Core Visual Settings
Jump into the game's Audio & Graphics menu for these key settings:
- Graphics Mode: Performance focuses on framerate, while Balance tries to keep visuals looking good. Pick based on what your system can handle.
- Rendering Quality: High or Ultra both work well. Most gaming PCs can push Ultra at 1080p without issues.
- Frame Rate: Standard gets you 60fps, Max pushes to 120fps if your monitor supports it and your PC can keep up.
- Texture Precision: HD is the sweet spot for visual quality without a big performance hit.
Making Combat Easier to Read
Screenshake: Disable or reduce this setting. The default makes certain abilities and explosions shake your screen so violently that you can't see what's happening.

Setting Up Controls
Key Rebinds That Make Sense
The default controls work fine, but these changes make the game feel more like Destiny 2:
Recommended Control Layout
Super: Move this to 'Q' for easier access during intense moments
Finisher: Put this on 'F' since that's what most gamers expect
Class Abilities: Most characters have ranged attacks on Class Ability 1 and melee on Class Ability 2. Set these to 'G' and 'V' respectively to match standard Destiny controls.
These tweaks reduce the learning curve if you're coming from the main Destiny games.
Customizing Your Interface
Finding the UI Tools
Destiny Rising lets you completely redesign the interface, which is pretty rare for mobile games. Navigate to: Settings > Controller > Control Settings > Controller Layout > Customize > Import.
Using Community Layouts
Players have created custom interfaces that make Destiny Rising look almost exactly like Destiny 2. One popular setup uses this import code: aLZTyxMF9mvqS5n8
This layout moves everything to familiar positions:
- Super ability goes where you'd expect from Destiny 2
- Special abilities sit around the usual grenade and melee spots
- Health and shields move to the top of the screen instead of the bottom
Social Areas: Your custom UI switches back to default when you enter social spaces.
Extra Buttons: Some interface elements are specific to Destiny Rising and can't be removed since they don't exist in the main games.
Tweaking After Import
Don't worry if the imported layout isn't perfect. You can still adjust individual elements after importing. Move icons around, resize them, or change their positions until everything feels right.
Performance Tuning
Frame Rate First
Since this started as a mobile game, any decent gaming PC should cruise at 60fps with everything maxed at 1080p. Always prioritize consistent framerate over flashy visuals for competitive play.
If you've got a high refresh rate monitor, the game caps at 120fps. Test whether your system can actually maintain those higher framerates before committing to max settings.
Visual Quality Balance
HD textures give you the best bang for your performance buck. Going higher might not even be noticeable while potentially tanking your framerate.
Rendering Quality has the biggest performance impact. Start with High and only bump to Ultra if your system stays smooth.
Fixing Common Problems
Performance Issues
If the game runs poorly or looks weird:
- Switch from Vulkan to DirectX in emulator settings
- Change GPU Usage Strategy from "Better" to standard
- Drop Graphics Mode from Balance to Performance
- Lower Rendering Quality from Ultra to High
- Cap your framerate lower for stability
Installation Troubles
First launches involve downloading tons of game files. Give it several minutes without interrupting the process. If things get stuck, restart the emulator and try again.
Control Problems
Custom layouts can mess with your controls sometimes. If buttons stop working after importing a layout, revert to defaults and reconfigure step by step.

Getting the Most Out of the Game
Understanding the Progression
Destiny Rising mixes traditional shooter gameplay with gacha character collection mechanics. The core shooting and loot systems work just like main Destiny games, so progression feels familiar to series fans.
Smart Account Management
Think about your long-term plans when picking login methods. Guest accounts let you reroll characters but need eventual binding for permanent saves.
Multiplayer Considerations
The game includes co-op and competitive modes that benefit from stable connections and smooth performance. Proper PC setup means you won't lag behind in team activities.
Regular Settings Checkups: As you get familiar with the game's demands and your PC's limits, revisit your settings. You might find better balances between visual quality and performance as you learn what matters most.
Community Resources: Destiny Rising players keep developing better interface layouts and performance tricks. Keep an eye out for new import codes and configuration tips that could improve your experience.
Future Updates: PC-specific features are still in development, including better keyboard and mouse support for interface customization. Official updates should expand PC functionality over time.