The next expansion for 'Destiny' looks like the best one yet — here's what to expect

Slightly embarrassing stat: I've literally played over 1,000 hours of "Destiny" since the game first launched in September 2014 (as of Tuesday, around 1,013 total hours, or just over 42 straight days). It's terribly addicting and fun.

For those unfamiliar, "Destiny" is made by Bungie, the creators of the ultra-popular Halo franchise. It's an addictive first-person shooter where you and your friends fight militarized aliens in space for hours and hours on your way towards getting better gear and guns.

Next month marks the official beginning of what Bungie and its fans call "Year 3" of "Destiny," which is highlighted by the newest expansion to the game, called "Rise of Iron," coming September 20. It will cost $30, and it will only be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.

Everything you need to know about "Rise of Iron" you can get from a brand new 8-minute video documentary Bungie released on Tuesday in honor of Gamescom, the giant gaming convention happening in Germany right now. It offered a ton of details and images about this new expansion, which looks really impressive.

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"Destiny" players might know Lord Saladin, the guy who gives you bounties during those monthly tournaments known as "The Iron Banner."

The "Rise of Iron" expansion promises a rich backstory for Lord Saladin and his comrades known as the Iron Lords.

In unraveling the history of the Iron Lords, you will need to overcome an ancient plague and become an Iron Lord yourself.

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