It was released on July 16, 2013 in both digital and physical format with the song of the same title "Destiny" as the promotional track.

[1] After their successful promotion in March with their fourth EP New Challenge, it was reported that the group is preparing for a comeback mid-July of the same year.

[3] With Infinite members signalling a return with darker concept for Destiny, on midnight of July 2, Infinite released the teaser for Destiny, showing a barren and deserted land containing only ruins of aeroplanes and the members of the band, roaming in an apparently abandoned city.

[5] The following day with the coming release of the single, Infinite unveiled the track list for Destiny on its official site on July 10.

The video was edited after the unfortunate Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash in order to show respect for the victims of the event.

It takes inspiration from a lot of the complex-electro house music made popular a couple years ago.

Woolim Entertainment also stated, "The mastering for Infinite's album was done by Tom Coyne, who as worked with Beyonce, Chris Brown and Adele.

[10] Infinite returned with title song Destiny and Inception in the 2013 Mnet 20's Choice Awards on July 18.

Woollim Entertainment stated, “After receiving interest and love in the other songs besides the main track, we are planning on showcasing Inception, Going To You, and Mom.”.