Dark Souls 3 First DLC Ashes of Ariandel Punishing Players this October
A new adventure awaits players, one that will most likely be filled with pain, agony, and, of course, death.
The Souls series - comprised of Demon Souls and Dark Souls I, II, & III - is one of the most unforgiving set of action role-playing games to ever grace the video game industry. Its brand of difficulty has consistently caused players to cry out in frustration, mostly during the infamous "You Died" message every time the player's character, well, dies.
The good news is that it looks like Bandai Namco is done with the series and will no longer make any sequels or spin-offs. Veterans of the series will probably have mixed emotions over that revelation.
The bad news is that before players can rest their tired fingers, they will have to go through a set of DLC packs first. Again, series veterans will probably get confused whether to rejoice or groan from the incoming beat-downs.
But the good news is that there will only be two DLC packs planned, which significantly lowers the chances of televisions and computer screens receiving a barrage of insults and curses from frustrated players.
Ashes of Ariandel, the first of the two planned DLC packs will be arriving this October 25 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Aside from giving players the chance to explore the ice-covered lands of Ariandel, the pack will contain new armor sets, weapons, and magic. Additionally, PVP will have new features for multiplayer junkies to tinker with. Ashes of Ariandel will be available for $14.99. Players can also avail of the pack, along with the unannounced second DLC pack, when they buy a Dark Souls III Season Pass priced at $24.99. Early 2017 could see the release of the second pack, if the information at the game's official website is any indication.
Dark Souls III was initially released last March 24 to a positive reception. It continues its predecessors' merciless gameplay difficulty, and also the familiar convoluted plot. Among other tweaks, Dark Souls III has a more fluid dodging system that gives players a better chance at survival. But, as with the other games in the series, Dark Souls III still requires the one virtue most people - gamers or not - have trouble with: patience.