"Destiny: Rise of Iron" is an expansion for the popular video game "Destiny," which was released by Bungie and published by Activision. This expansion introduced several interesting elements and facts to the Destiny universe:
Iron Lords: The expansion's storyline revolves around the Iron Lords, a group of legendary Guardians who sacrificed themselves to contain the threat of the SIVA nanotechnology. The player's character takes on the mantle of an Iron Lord and is tasked with investigating the resurgence of SIVA.
Plaguelands: Rise of Iron introduced a new location called the Plaguelands, which is an expanded and corrupted version of the Cosmodrome on Earth. It features new areas to explore and activities to complete.
SIVA: SIVA is a self-replicating nanotechnology that was developed during the Golden Age of humanity. It plays a central role in the expansion's storyline and serves as the primary antagonist. Players encounter various SIVA-infected enemies and must combat the threat throughout the expansion's missions and raids.
Felwinter Peak: The Iron Lords' fortress, known as Felwinter Peak, serves as a social space in Rise of Iron. Players can visit this location to interact with NPCs, access vendors, and participate in various activities.
Gjallarhorn Exotic Quest: One of the most iconic weapons in Destiny, the Gjallarhorn, made its return in Rise of Iron. However, players had to complete a lengthy and challenging questline to obtain it, adding a sense of accomplishment to acquiring this powerful rocket launcher.
Archon's Forge: Rise of Iron introduced the Archon's Forge, a public event arena where players could participate in challenging battles against waves of enemies. It provided an alternative to the existing Court of Oryx and Prison of Elders activities.
Wrath of the Machine Raid: This expansion featured the Wrath of the Machine raid, which took place within the SIVA-infested depths of the Plaguelands. The raid offered unique encounters and challenging boss fights, becoming a favorite among Destiny raid enthusiasts.
Ornaments: Rise of Iron introduced weapon and armor ornaments, allowing players to customize the appearance of their gear. These ornaments provided a new layer of personalization to character aesthetics.
Artifacts: Artifacts, which were introduced in the Taken King expansion but expanded upon in Rise of Iron, allowed players to further customize their character builds by offering unique abilities and bonuses.
Trials of Osiris and Iron Banner: These popular PvP events continued to receive updates and adjustments in Rise of Iron, keeping the competitive multiplayer scene fresh and engaging for Destiny players.
Destiny: Rise of Iron brought new content, a compelling storyline, and exciting gameplay elements to the Destiny universe, making it a memorable expansion for fans of the game.