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Dark Souls Remastered: enter Artorias of the Abyss
To open the route to Artorias of the Abyss, complete these steps in order, as described in FromSoftware’s FAQ:
- Defeat the Hydra in Darkroot Basin.
- Defeat the brown crystal golem in Darkroot Basin and rescue Dusk of Oolacile.
- Defeat the crystal golem in the Duke’s Archives and obtain the Broken Pendant. The golem drops the pendant only if the DLC is owned.
- Return to the lake where you defeated the Hydra and examine the black fog.
If you rescued Dusk before buying the DLC, you can begin with the Duke’s Archives step.
Dark Souls II: enter the three Crown DLCs
Speak to Vendrick in the Undead Crypt. From there, each Crown expansion is entered from a different area:
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- DARK SOULS REMASTERED - Then, there was fire. Re-experience the genre-defining game that started it all. Return to Lordran in the beautifully remastered game in high definition, 60 fps with single-player or online multiplayer with dedicated servers. Includes the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
- DARK SOULS II: SCHOLAR OF THE FIRST SIN - Prepare to Die again. The second installment of the series includes the base Dark Souls II plus all three DLCs: Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King.
- DARK SOULS III: THE FIRE FADES - Now only embers remain… Dark Souls III is the final journey in the series where players can fight through intense combat solo or team up for in co-op or PvP multiplayer. Includes the award-winning game and both DLC chapters: Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City.
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| DLC | Entry area |
|---|---|
| Crown of the Sunken King | Black Gulch |
| Crown of the Old Iron King | Iron Keep |
| Crown of the Ivory King | Shaded Woods |
The Scholar of the First Sin edition in the Trilogy collection includes all three Crown DLCs (FromSoftware FAQ; Bandai Namco Trilogy page).
Dark Souls III: enter Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City
Ashes of Ariandel
Talk to the NPC beside the Cleansing Chapel bonfire to access Ashes of Ariandel, according to FromSoftware’s FAQ.
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- The Complete Dark Souls III Experience All on One Disc: Includes the award-winning base game, PLUS both complete DLC expansion chapters: Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City.
- Intense Combat Action: Challenging, genre-defining gameplay. Diversified combat action allows players to craft their own unique style.
- Team up for some jolly good cooperation or test your ability in PvP battle: All PvP maps unlocked and accessible. Improved online matchmaking functionality.
- Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Content Description: Blood and gore, violence
The Ringed City
You can reach The Ringed City from either of two bonfires: the one that appears after you defeat Blackflame Friede, the first DLC’s boss, or the new bonfire near the Kiln of the First Flame. Both routes lead to the same destination. The Friede bonfire is an optional entry point; you do not have to finish Ashes of Ariandel to access The Ringed City. The two DLCs can be accessed independently. If either bonfire does not appear, FromSoftware advises reloading the game.
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For Dark Souls III, a Season Pass purchase does not necessarily mean the DLC game data is installed. FromSoftware advises downloading the DLC from the same store where you bought the pass. You can also check the title screen: the name of any applied DLC appears in its upper-left corner (FromSoftware FAQ).
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- Check your platform’s game library or add-on management to confirm the correct game edition and DLC are installed.
- If you own the game on Steam, the listing for The Ringed City says it requires the base game Dark Souls III.
Storefront entitlement and download steps may vary by platform and region. Confirm the add-on is associated with the edition you own before repeating gameplay steps or purchasing it again.
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- Take on the role of the Herald, Pyromancer, or Warrior as you navigate the haunted ruins of The Sunless City. Your ultimate challenge?
- A brutal battle against the formidable Dragon Slayer Ornstein and the fearsome Executioner Smough.
- 1-3 players
- 100 minutes + play time
- Ages: 14+
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