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Here's everything new in the 'Rise of Iron' expansion for 'Destiny'

A raise to the maximum Light level cap and a bunch of new gear.

Here's everything new in the 'Rise of Iron' expansion for 'Destiny'

A new set of campaign missions shed light on Lord Saladin's background as an Iron Lord.

A new set of campaign missions shed light on Lord Saladin

The story tied to "Rise of Iron" goes something like this: Before the city beneath the Traveller (That big floaty ball thing) was built, Lord Saladin, along with a whole group of other Iron Lords, attempted to seal away a mysterious plague. Lord Saladin was eventually successful in defeating it, but not before every other Iron Lord died along the way.

Now, the plague has been unearthed again by a group of Fallen soldiers, and it's your job to learn about the history of the Iron Lords as you attempt to seal the plague away again. This time, for good. (Hopefully.)

A new social area called Felwinter Peak.

A new social area called Felwinter Peak.

This social area is where you'll find the mausoleum dedicated to the Iron Lords who died in their quest to seal away the plague.

A new patrol zone called The Plaguelands.

A new patrol zone called The Plaguelands.

This area is located next to the Old Russia area of Earth.

A new strike called "The Wretched Eye."

A new strike called "The Wretched Eye."

As described in a mini-documentary Bungie released on YouTube, "The Wretched Eye" will feature a boss battle with a Fallen soldier who has affixed the eyeball of an Ogre to the end of his gun, which shoots lightning at you. At the same time, the now-blinded Ogre will attempt to crush you with his giant, meaty fists.

If that's not the most video gamey thing you've ever heard in your life, I don't know what is.

A new six-person Raid called "Wrath of the Machine."

A new six-person Raid called "Wrath of the Machine."

The raid will go live on Friday, September 23.

A new mode in the Crucible called Supremacy and three new Crucible maps.

A new mode in the Crucible called Supremacy and three new Crucible maps.

In the Crucible, the name for the competitive multiplayer mode for "Destiny," there's a new mode called "Supremacy." In this 6v6 mode, players will drop little items called "Crests" when they die. Picking these Crests up gives you points. So, rather than just kill as many opponents as possible, you also have to be strategic about picking up the items they leave behind.

A cooperative arena mode called "Archon's Forge," where you'll fight off waves of Fallen troops.

A cooperative arena mode called "Archon

And last but not least, wolf statues. You can't really do anything with them, but they're there.

And last but not least, wolf statues. You can

"Rise of Iron" is available now for PS4 and Xbox One for $30.

"Rise of Iron" is available now for PS4 and Xbox One for $30.

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