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Controllers are supported in both the the Android and iOS Versions of Destiny: Rising. Check here for how to set up Bluetooth and USB Controllers for Destiny: Rising, and info on what controllers are supported.

Are Controllers Supported for Mobile?

Controllers Supported on All Devices

Controller Support

Destiny: Rising has native controller support, and lets you use any connected controllers on your mobile device. The game will automatically assign the button layout of your controller to the game controls as soon as the game registers it!

Official Controllers from Consoles

Officially Recognized Console Controllers
・DualShock 4 (PlayStation 4)
・DualSense (PlayStation 5)
・Xbox One Controller
・Xbox Series X | S Controller

Official controllers from other consoles are supported by the game! These controllers will have the easiest time to be connected, after the proper steps are taken.

Available Platforms and Consoles Guide

How to Set Up Controllers in Destiny: Rising

Connecting via Bluetooth

For most Bluetooth-supported controllers, make sure that the mobile device is not connected to any other peripheral via Bluetooth!

The following steps also work for the DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers from PlayStation!

1 Open your device's Bluetooth and make sure it is continuously searching for new devices to pair.
2 Set your Bluetooth Supported controller to discoverable (for Dualshock 4 or Dualsense controllers, hold the PS button and Share buttons at the same time). Select it from the list of available devices to pair.
3 After opening Destiny: Rising, you can automatically play the game with your controller.

In-Game UI is Adjusted to Controller Buttons

Xbox Controls Playstation Controls

As soon as the game recognizes your controller, the user interface in the game will automatically adjust to the button layout! This applies to all aspects of the game, including combat, exploration and menu access.

Default Controller Maps in Destiny: Rising

List of Key Info for Xbox

System Keys
Confirm
Honkai Star Rail - A Key Xbox or Honkai Star Rail - B Key Xbox
Cancel
Honkai Star Rail - B Key Xbox or Honkai Star Rail - A Key Xbox
Settings Menu
XBOX - DPAD Left
Switch Perspective
XBOX - DPAD Right
Battle Keys
Melee XBOX - A Button
Jump
XBOX - B Button
Reload/Interact
Honkai Star Rail - X Key Xbox
Switch Weapon
Honkai Star Rail - Y Key Xbox
Shoot
XBOX - Right Trigger
Ability 1
XBOX - Left Bumper
Ability 2
XBOX - Right Bumper
Super
XBOX - Left Bumper + XBOX - Right Bumper
Zoom
XBOX - Left Trigger
Movement Keys
Move
XBOX - Left Stick
Sprint
XBOX - Left Stick Press
Ping
XBOX - DPAD Up
Map
XBOX - Start Button
Mount/Dismount Sparrow
XBOX - DPAD Down
Look
XBOX - Right Stick

List of Key Info for PlayStation

System Keys
Confirm
PS5 - X Button or PS5 - Circle Button
Cancel
PS5 - Circle Button or PS5 - X Button
Settings Menu
PS5 - Dpad Left
Switch Perspective
PS5 - Dpad Right
Battle Keys
Melee
PS5 - Circle Button
Jump
PS5 - X Button
Reload/Interact
PS5 - Square Button
Switch Weapon
PS5 - Triangle Button
Shoot
PS5 - R2 Button
Ability 1
PS5 - L1 Button
Ability 2
PS5 - R1 Button
Super
PS5 - L1 Button + PS5 - R1 Button
Zoom
PS5 - L2 Button
Movement Keys
Move
PS5 -  Left Stick
Sprint
PS5 - L3 Button
Ping
PS5 - Dpad Up
Map
PS5 - Options
Mount/Dismount Sparrow
PS5 - Dpad Down
Look
PS5 - Right Stick

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Can You Play Destiny: Rising Offline? How to Turn Off Chat
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Multiplayer Guide How to Add Friends
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