Is there DLC for Dark Souls 1?

Yes, there is DLC (Downloadable Content) for Dark Souls 1, specifically the Artorias of the Abyss DLC, which was released on October 23, 2012, 13 months after the game’s initial release on September 11, 2011. This DLC adds new content to the game, including new areas, bosses, and storylines, and is included in the Dark Souls: Remastered version of the game.

FAQs about Dark Souls 1 DLC

General Questions

1. What is the Dark Souls 1 DLC called? The Dark Souls 1 DLC is called Artorias of the Abyss.
2. How do you get to the DLC in Dark Souls 1? To access the DLC, players must clear the Hydra from the Darkroot Basin and save Dusk of Ooalice, obtain the Lord Vessel and give it to Kaathe or Frampt, and then go to The Duke’s Archives and kill the lone Crystal Golem after the bonfire to obtain the Broken Pendant.
3. Which Dark Souls has the best DLC? According to rankings, the best DLC is Bloodborne: The Old Hunters, followed by Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss.

DLC Access and Requirements

4. When should I start Dark Souls DLC? It is recommended to start the DLC before fighting Sif, but after gaining the Lordvessel, and being at least level 80 to avoid getting destroyed.
5. What to do after killing Artorias? After killing Artorias, players can return to the room where they fought him and interact with Ciaran, who will ask for Artorias’ soul and reward the player with two great dexterity weapons, the Gold Tracer and the Dark Silver Tracer.

Game Sequels and Editions

6. Is Dark Souls 2 a sequel to 1? Yes, Dark Souls 2 is the sequel to Dark Souls 1, developed by FROM SOFTWARE.
7. What is the sequel to Dark Souls 1? The sequels to Dark Souls 1 are Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3, released in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
8. Is Dark Souls 1 remastered? Yes, a remastered version of Dark Souls 1, titled Dark Souls: Remastered, was released in 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, and Nintendo Switch.

Pricing and Content

9. How much was the DS1 DLC? The Artorias of the Abyss DLC was sold for 1200 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live and $14.99 USD on PlayStation Network.
10. How much does Dark Souls 1 DLC cost? The DLC costs $15 and is as long as the player makes it, with challenging bosses and content.

Game Difficulty and Endings

11. Is Dark Souls 1 harder than 3? While both games have challenging difficulty levels, Dark Souls 3 is considered harder, especially in its second half.
12. How many endings are there to Dark Souls? There are two endings in Dark Souls, although it is not clear which one is considered the “good” ending.
13. Does Dark Souls have a true ending? There is no official “True Ending” in Dark Souls, as the game’s story and timeline are intentionally left ambiguous.

Additional Information

14. Where is the dragon in DS1 DLC? The Black Dragon can be found in the Royal Wood, located in the valley below the bridge by Knight Artorias.
15. Was Dark Souls 1 rushed? Some fans speculate that the Lost Izalith area was rushed, due to its lack of content and missing assets, which was later confirmed by the game’s developers.