How to Access the DLC?
There aren’t any specific instructions on how to access the new content just yet, but if the past Soulsborne games are any indication, it’s highly likely that players will have to complete a laundry list of objectives before they get to check out the new content. Miyazaki has stated that the DLC certainly won’t be accessible from the very beginning of the game due to its difficulty – it’s also worth noting that the additional content for Souls games has always provided the toughest challenges for players, so Ashes of Ariandel will likely end up being tough as balls as well.
Fans have speculated that the DLC will have to be accessed through the Cathedral of the Deep or possibly even Irithyll, due to some of the signs and clues that have been picked up in the reveal trailer – not to mention the bosses shown, who are heavily connected with both the Cathedral and Irithyll itself. Whatever the case may be, if you’ve already beaten the game, you might want to hold off on heading into new game plus before checking out Ashes of Ariandel.
