Ranking Final Fantasy XV’s DLC Episodes
2. Episode Ardyn
What was supposed to be the first of four new episodes, Episode Ardyn is the final piece of DLC we’ll ever see for Final Fantasy XV, and it sends things out on a high note. For the first time ever the episode lets you take control of Ardyn, as he invades the city of Insomnia with the help of the Infernian, Ifrit.
In addition to modern-day Insomnia, the episode goes into great details on Ardyn’s past, how he came to work for Niflheim, and how he gained the crazy power that he has. It’s fascinating to see the duality of Ardyn’s character, and really see how the man went from savior or the people to crazed monster hellbent on revenge.
The episode also does a great job of making you feel like an unstoppable monster, as Ardyn can effortlessly glide across the rooftops and lamp posts of insomnia using his demon power.
By devouring demon energy from enemies Ardyn can summon ethereal swords to do more damage, and you can unlock more skills by using his Descension menu, like a massive darkness tornado you can summon.
Calling in Ifrit to blow up enemies is also great fun, and combining all of Ifrit’s and Ardyn’s abilities make you an absolute wrecking ball. After beating the DLC you also unlock a nifty “Kingly Clash” option, that lets you play as Ardyn in the final boss battle of the game.
It’s certainly a pity we’ll never see any of the other planned DLC episodes, but getting a detailed look at one of Final Fantasy’s best villains certainly isn’t a bad way to go out.
