In X-Men Destiny for Nintendo DS, players control the destiny of Samuel Kamerhe, a brand new mutant character who is just beginning to realize the power he possesses. The story, written by acclaimed Marvel writer Mike Carey, features a significant amount of choice, allowing players to customize their character's background and powers and decide their role in the mutant cause alongside, or against, some of the greatest characters in Marvel's X-Men franchise, such as Magneto, Cyclops, Wolverine and Sabretooth.

In the action role-playing game X-Men Destiny, you control the destiny of a new mutant in the X-Men universe. Every choice has a consequence, as your fate is determined by the decisions you make.