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{{quote|It is time to avenge my fallen brothers and sisters. Stand with me, Guardian. Prove yourself worthy, and the Iron Lords will rise again!|[[Saladin Forge]]}}<ref name="ROIT">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFTn6jQk338 Destiny: Rise of Iron Trailer]</ref>
{{quote|It is time to avenge my fallen brothers and sisters. Stand with me, Guardian. Prove yourself worthy, and the Iron Lords will rise again!|[[Saladin Forge]]}}<ref name="ROIT">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFTn6jQk338 '''Destiny: Rise of Iron Trailer''']</ref>


'''Rise of Iron''' is the fourth expansion for ''[[Destiny]]'', and was released on September 20, 2016.<ref name="ROIT"/> The story follows [[Saladin Forge]] as he gathers a new generation of [[Iron Lords]] to defeat the [[Fallen]] [[Devil Splicers]] who have rediscovered a  [[Golden Age]] "techno-plague" called [[SIVA]], and are using it to transform themselves into "machine-gods".
'''Rise of Iron''' is the fourth expansion for ''[[Destiny]]'', and was released on September 20, 2016.<ref name="ROIT"/> The story follows [[Saladin Forge]] as he gathers a new generation of [[Iron Lords]] to defeat the [[Fallen]] [[Devil Splicers]] who have rediscovered a  [[Golden Age]] "techno-plague" called [[SIVA]], and are using it to transform themselves into "machine-gods".


==Story==
==Story==
The expansion takes place on [[Earth]].<ref name = "GI79">''Game Informer #79: Destiny: Rise of Iron Targets September Release''</ref> [[Guardian]]s 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 [[human]]ity's Early City Age to defeat a [[SIVA|plague]] of unstoppable evil once and for all.<ref name = "NeedtoKnow">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-rise-of-iron-expansion-heres-everything-yo/1100-6440617/ GameSpot: ''Destiny Rise of Iron Expansion: Here's Everything You Need to Know'']</ref><ref name = "EverythingWeKnow">[http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/22/11997170/destiny-rise-of-iron-ps4-xbox-one-bungie-explainer/ ''Destiny: Rise of Iron: Everything We Know'']</ref>
The expansion takes place on [[Earth]].<ref name = "GI79">'''Game Informer #79''': ''Destiny: Rise of Iron Targets September Release''</ref> [[Guardian]]s 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 [[human]]ity's Early City Age to defeat a [[SIVA|plague]] of unstoppable evil once and for all.<ref name="NeedtoKnow">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-rise-of-iron-expansion-heres-everything-yo/1100-6440617/ '''GameSpot''': ''Destiny Rise of Iron Expansion: Here's Everything You Need to Know'']</ref><ref name = "EverythingWeKnow">[http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/22/11997170/destiny-rise-of-iron-ps4-xbox-one-bungie-explainer/ '''Polygon''': ''Destiny: Rise of Iron: Everything We Know'']</ref>


==Features==
==Features==
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==Development==
==Development==
The trademark for ''Rise of Iron'' was registered on May 31, 2016.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/rumored-destiny-expansion-bungie-trademarks-rise-o/1100-6440481/ IGN: ''Rumored Destiny Expansion: Bungie Trademarks "Rise of Iron"'']</ref>
The trademark for ''Rise of Iron'' was registered on May 31, 2016.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/rumored-destiny-expansion-bungie-trademarks-rise-o/1100-6440481/ '''IGN''': ''Rumored Destiny Expansion: Bungie Trademarks "Rise of Iron"'']</ref>
   
   
The existence of ''Rise of Iron'' was revealed in a leaked photograph of a promotional poster for the expansion. The poster showed [[Saladin Forge|Lord Saladin]], the [[Tower]] envoy for the [[Iron Banner]], surrounded by wolves and holding a fiery battleaxe before a breach in the [[Cosmodrome]]'s wall.<ref name="RoI Poster Leak">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/05/19/destinys-next-expansion-may-be-called-rise-of-iron-.aspx Game Informer: ''Destiny's Next Expansion May Be Called Rise Of Iron'']</ref> Prior to this, Activision had stated that Bungie was at work on a "new large expansion" for ''Destiny'' that would be delivered by the end of 2016, but provided no further details.<ref name="Expansion & Sequel">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/02/11/large-new-destiny-expansion-in-2016-full-sequel-in-2017.aspx Game Informer: ''"Large New" Destiny Expansion In 2016, Full Sequel In 2017'']</ref> ''Rise of Iron'' will be the last major content update for ''Destiny'' before the 2017 release of its sequel, ''[[Destiny 2]]''.
The existence of ''Rise of Iron'' was revealed in a leaked photograph of a promotional poster for the expansion. The poster showed [[Saladin Forge|Lord Saladin]], the [[Tower]] envoy for the [[Iron Banner]], surrounded by wolves and holding a fiery battleaxe before a breach in the [[Cosmodrome]]'s wall.<ref name="RoI Poster Leak">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/05/19/destinys-next-expansion-may-be-called-rise-of-iron-.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''Destiny's Next Expansion May Be Called Rise Of Iron'']</ref> Prior to this, Activision had stated that Bungie was at work on a "new large expansion" for ''Destiny'' that would be delivered by the end of 2016, but provided no further details.<ref name="Expansion & Sequel">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/02/11/large-new-destiny-expansion-in-2016-full-sequel-in-2017.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''"Large New" Destiny Expansion In 2016, Full Sequel In 2017'']</ref> ''Rise of Iron'' will be the last major content update for ''Destiny'' before the 2017 release of its sequel, ''[[Destiny 2]]''.


The expansion's art direction was based entirely on Saladin himself. It also used ''[http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Game_of_Thrones_Wiki Game of Thrones]'' as an inspiration for its character dynamic. The same dog that provided motion-capture for [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Ghost Ghost] was used in the game's development.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-thrones-heavily-influenced-destinys-new-ex/1100-6442781/ Gamespot - ''Game of Thrones Heavily Influenced Destiny's New Expansion'']</ref> It was intended that the expansion present the ''Destiny'' universe as a living place, hence the return to Old Russia, showing the detritus of earlier battles.<ref>''Game Informer #81: Destiny: Rise of Iron''</ref>
The expansion's art direction was based entirely on Saladin himself. It also used ''[http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Game_of_Thrones_Wiki Game of Thrones]'' as an inspiration for its character dynamic. The same dog that provided motion-capture for [http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Ghost Ghost] was used in the game's development.<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-of-thrones-heavily-influenced-destinys-new-ex/1100-6442781/ '''Gamespot''' - ''Game of Thrones Heavily Influenced Destiny's New Expansion'']</ref> It was intended that the expansion present the ''Destiny'' universe as a living place, hence the return to Old Russia, showing the detritus of earlier battles.<ref>'''Game Informer #81''': ''Destiny: Rise of Iron''</ref>


''Rise of Iron'' is the first ''Destiny'' expansion to not be released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; it is only available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Players can transfer their characters to the newer generation of consoles, but will not be able to transfer their characters to the previous generation, as ''Rise of Iron'' content will be incompatible. Updates and hotfixes for ''Destiny'' on previous-generation consoles have also been discontinued.
''Rise of Iron'' is the first ''Destiny'' expansion to not be released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; it is only available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Players can transfer their characters to the newer generation of consoles, but will not be able to transfer their characters to the previous generation, as ''Rise of Iron'' content will be incompatible. Updates and hotfixes for ''Destiny'' on previous-generation consoles have also been discontinued.

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Developer(s):

Bungie

Publisher(s):

Activision

Platform(s):

Xbox One
PlayStation 4

Release date(s):

September 20, 2016[1][2]

Genre(s):

First-person shooter

Mode(s):

Campaign
Cooperative

 

"It is time to avenge my fallen brothers and sisters. Stand with me, Guardian. Prove yourself worthy, and the Iron Lords will rise again!"
— Saladin Forge[2]

Rise of Iron is the fourth expansion for Destiny, and was released on September 20, 2016.[2] The story follows Saladin Forge as he gathers a new generation of Iron Lords to defeat the Fallen Devil Splicers who have rediscovered a Golden Age "techno-plague" called SIVA, and are using it to transform themselves into "machine-gods".

Story

The expansion takes place on Earth.[3] 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 Early City Age to defeat a plague of unstoppable evil once and for all.[4][5]

Features

Exclusive and bonus content

Iron Gjallarhorn

The Iron Gjallarhorn is included with all pre-orders of Rise of Iron. The Iron Gjallarhorn itself will not be immediately available, and must be unlocked by completing a quest. Content will be available to all players after January 1, 2017.

Iron Gjallarwing Sparrow

The Iron Gjallarwing Sparrow is included with all pre-orders of Rise of Iron. Content will be available to all players after January 1, 2017.

Development

The trademark for Rise of Iron was registered on May 31, 2016.[6]

The existence of Rise of Iron was revealed in a leaked photograph of a promotional poster for the expansion. The poster showed Lord Saladin, the Tower envoy for the Iron Banner, surrounded by wolves and holding a fiery battleaxe before a breach in the Cosmodrome's wall.[7] Prior to this, Activision had stated that Bungie was at work on a "new large expansion" for Destiny that would be delivered by the end of 2016, but provided no further details.[8] Rise of Iron will be the last major content update for Destiny before the 2017 release of its sequel, Destiny 2.

The expansion's art direction was based entirely on Saladin himself. It also used Game of Thrones as an inspiration for its character dynamic. The same dog that provided motion-capture for Ghost was used in the game's development.[9] It was intended that the expansion present the Destiny universe as a living place, hence the return to Old Russia, showing the detritus of earlier battles.[10]

Rise of Iron is the first Destiny expansion to not be released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; it is only available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Players can transfer their characters to the newer generation of consoles, but will not be able to transfer their characters to the previous generation, as Rise of Iron content will be incompatible. Updates and hotfixes for Destiny on previous-generation consoles have also been discontinued.

References

  1. ^ IGN: DESTINY RISE OF IRON RELEASE DATE POSSIBLY OUTED
  2. ^ a b c Destiny: Rise of Iron Trailer
  3. ^ Game Informer #79: Destiny: Rise of Iron Targets September Release
  4. ^ GameSpot: Destiny Rise of Iron Expansion: Here's Everything You Need to Know
  5. ^ Polygon: Destiny: Rise of Iron: Everything We Know
  6. ^ IGN: Rumored Destiny Expansion: Bungie Trademarks "Rise of Iron"
  7. ^ Game Informer: Destiny's Next Expansion May Be Called Rise Of Iron
  8. ^ Game Informer: "Large New" Destiny Expansion In 2016, Full Sequel In 2017
  9. ^ Gamespot - Game of Thrones Heavily Influenced Destiny's New Expansion
  10. ^ Game Informer #81: Destiny: Rise of Iron

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