Destiny Rising is a new entry in the Destiny series, but it has only been released for mobile devices. But with the help of an Android emulator, you can play it on PC using keyboard, mouse, or even a controller. This guide explains how to install the game, configure the emulator, and adjust performance settings for the smoothest gameplay.
Takeaways:
- What's the best way to play Destiny Rising on PC with a mouse and keyboard?
- How to optimise Destiny Rising on PC to fix stuttering and FPS issues.
Table of Contents
Download Destiny Rising on PC
To play Destiny Rising on PC, go to the official game page and click the Play on PC or Download button. This will install MuMu Player, an Android emulator developed by the same company that published the game. It sets up a mobile-like environment on your computer so the game runs as if it were on a phone.
- When you download MuMu, you will receive an installer file (.exe).
- Run the file, choose your installation path, and proceed with the setup.
- The installer will download MuMu Player and pre-install Destiny Rising.
- Once it launches for the first time, accept the license agreement and allow network access if prompted.
- The emulator will then start, and Destiny Rising should begin downloading and updating automatically.
If you prefer alternatives, other emulators such as BlueStacks or Nox Player also work with the game. Though they generally waste way more system resources.
How to Play Destiny Rising on PC. Destiny Rising PC Setup Guide
After installation, open MuMu Player. The game should update and take you to the login screen. You can sign in or continue as a guest. Choose a server, confirm, and proceed to the main menu. By default, the emulator uses keyboard and mouse input. In the top-right menu, you can switch to gamepad controls if you prefer using a controller.
Emulator and Performance Settings
Click the three-dot menu to access settings. Here you can customise CPU, RAM, GPU, and display options. Destiny Rising requires about 7.5 GB of storage.
CPU and RAM: Set CPU cores as high as possible, preferably matching your processor’s performance cores. For RAM, 6 GB is a good balance, though you can allocate more if your system allows. Avoid allocating so much that Windows and background applications run out of memory.
Graphics: Under graphics rendering, select Vulkan for best results, though DirectX may work better on some systems. Enable “Force use of discrete GPU” so the emulator uses your dedicated graphics card rather than integrated graphics.
Smart Memory Optimisation: Turn this on for reduced memory usage, but disable it if you notice stuttering or freezes.
Display and FPS: Lowering resolution to 1080p often improves performance while keeping visuals sharp. Set the FPS cap as high as your monitor supports. V-Sync should remain off unless you experience screen tearing. Enable the FPS counter to track performance.
Audio and Network: You can disable system sound to reduce CPU usage. Network settings usually work without changes, but advanced users can enable bridge mode or adjust drivers.
Device Profile: The emulator pretends to be a specific phone model. The default setting is fine, but you can change it if needed.
Gameplay and Optimisation
Once Destiny Rising finishes downloading, you can create a character and start playing. Press F11 for full screen, or access it through the window management menu. Keyboard and mouse controls feel responsive, and the emulator allows for native-like input.
To maintain performance, restart the emulator after making major changes to the settings. You can launch Destiny Rising anytime by searching for MuMu Player in the Start menu and pressing Play next to your Android device.
If you want additional improvements, you can check system optimisation guides for Windows 10 or 11, or use tools such as Lossless Scaling to experiment with frame generation. Everything is still fairly new though so you can expect some performance issues, even on high-end devices, so you might just end up having to wait for patches.
