Turning Downtime into Playtime?

Turning Downtime into Playtime: Destiny Rising loading screen minigame
Destiny Rising’s ‘Go Ghost Go!’ Minigame

Upgrade screens can be a major drop-off point for both new and returning players, especially when updates are large or connections are slow.

But recently released Destiny Rising has turned this pain point into an opportunity!

Instead of staring at a loading bar, players can dive into a 𝐩π₯𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐒𝐧𝐒-𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 while the update downloads.

It not only keeps players calm and engaged, but also rewards them with in-game benefits for their performance.

A smart move that turns downtime into playtime β€” and a great example of player-first design thinking.

Does this mean players have to wait for an update to play it?
Not at all! The mini-game is always tucked away in the game’s menu, ready for anyone who discovers itΒ