Destiny: Rise of Iron Announced

Bungie and Activision today announced Destiny: Rise of Iron, the next large expansion in the Destiny universe. This new chapter draws players back to where their journey was born and entices them to join alongside one of Destiny’s greatest heroes to battle an ancient enemy from the past. Rise of Iron launches on September 20th and will be available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (requires Destiny game and The Taken King, sold seperately).

Guardians must rise to the challenge to take their place as the next generation of Iron Lords. Along the way they will join forces with a legend from humanity’s Golden Age to defeat a plague of unstoppable evil once and for all. The game features a collection of fresh content including an all-new setting on Earth called The Plaguelands, a brand-new six-player Raid, Felwinter Peak, a new social space that looks out onto The Plaguelands, new cooperative three-player Strike, more quests, weapons, gear, competitive multiplayer mode and maps, a Light level increase, a new mutated enemy faction of the Fallen, and more.

All Rise of Iron players will be able to acquire the Gjallarhorn, a fan favorite weapon making its return. Those players who pre-order beginning today will receive the limited-edition, black and silver Iron Gjallarhorn.