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[Hanmik]

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2015/11/20/how-to-access-bloodborne-the-old-hunters-expansion/

It has spoilers for the main game.. so I will only give you the link.!

 

[Alcoholikaust]

Awwww yesssss

 

[l33tweasley]

So what do you reckon is the recommended level for this? I think I read somewhere that Miyazaki claims the DLC is unlockable before it's practical to complete.

 

[Shahed]

So get the item from Hunter's Dream, and then find the Amygdala outside Cathedral Ward? Easy enough

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

I thought this was going to be how to access it now.

 

[zsynqx]

So what do you reckon is the recommended level for this? I think I read somewhere that Miyazaki claims the DLC is unlockable before it's practical to complete.

I am guessing once you beat Amelia would be a good time to jump in. I'm starting a new character today and just getting to her in preparation.

 

[Star Falcon]

Sweet. Gonna start my new hunter this weekend and prepare for the hunt once again.

 

[Stone Ocean]

Huh, thought it was gonna be later in the game, that's pretty nice

 

[Sheriff_Battlesnake]

I was expecting some timey wimey reasons at the

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Altar of Despair

. This too works!

 

[funkystudent]

Does the DLC have a recommended level range?

 

[Sheriff_Battlesnake]

Does the DLC have a recommended level range?

I think the hands on on show floors was around ~75.

 

[takriel]

RIP trap door in Byrgenwerth, we'll never know what perils lie beyond.

 

[zsynqx]

I think the hands on on show floors was around ~75.

They looked really over leveled there though.

 

[Laws00]

Great 6 more trophies to get! lol

 

[Stone Ocean]

I think the hands on on show floors was around ~75.

I hope not, the DLC being this early would fix one of the biggest problems with the game which is weapon pacing.

 

[Hamster Plugin]

So 20 euros is the new price. Waiting for a sale on this shit, fuck SCEE. Sneaky price hikes are the worst.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

If I'm reading this correctly it's one of the spots where an Amygdala can grab you that leads to the new area? That's fairly early in the game, I wonder how difficult it will be if you access that area as soon as possible in a fresh playthrough?

 

[JetSetRadio]

New character it will be, probably too easy with a NG lvl 80 or NG+ lvl 100.

 

[Newtype-001]

Ready!

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IloveThisGif

Also dat peek of the astral tower!

 

[KennyLinder]

Hmm I think players past Rom won't be able to get that event to kick off. But who knows for now..

 

[DryvBy]

I guess I'm going to finally finish the ending this weekend. I hope I remember what I was doing.

 

[Draft]

Finally a reason to turn my Playstation on again.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

I kept a save just before beating the wet nurse so I should be OK to access it yes?

 

[orochi91]

Ready!

Spoiler

IloveThisGif

Also dat peek of the astral tower!

LOL

 

[aly]

Hmm I think players past Rom won't be able to get that event to kick off. But who knows for now..

Players past that would've already triggered it. Unless they really wanted to make people start a new game ( I doubt it) then the smart thing is the item should simply be waiting.

 

[The Xtortionist]

If I'm reading this correctly it's one of the spots where an Amygdala can grab you that leads to the new area? That's fairly early in the game, I wonder how difficult it will be if you access that area as soon as possible in a fresh playthrough?

You can access it at an extremely low level if you go Cleric Beast -> Gascoigne -> purchase Hunter Chief Emblem -> Amelia -> DLC. Clearing Old Yharnam and Hemwick before Amelia would boost your level considerably.

 

[zsynqx]

Hmm I think players past Rom won't be able to get that event to kick off. But who knows for now..

Why would that be the case? The Amygdala creature will still be outside Oedons chapel.

You can access it at an extremely low level if you go Cleric Beast -> Gascoigne -> purchase Hunter Chief Emblem -> Amelia -> DLC. Clearing Old Yharnam and Hemwick before Amelia would boost your level considerably.

Don't even need to fight Cleric Beast.

 

[Gormless Noodle]

Hmm I think players past Rom won't be able to get that event to kick off. But who knows for now..

Wouldn't make much sense, but yeah, who knows. Not that it's that important though, I mean getting to Vicar from a new game isn't that much of a problem anyways.

 

[wrowa]

Yeah, I'm not going to buy this until we know what kind of level range you'll need in order to enjoy the new content. And even then I don't know.

I got the Bloodborne platinum and everything about the new DLC looks great, but I can't really bring myself to start a new character and potentially "waste" a couple hours progressing through the main game again... It shouldn't be much of an issue, but I already have more games that I want to play than time, so I don't really want to invest funless time into a game. :/

 

[Cotrip]

Wish there were more trophies. D:

 

[Piercator]

New character it will be, probably too easy with a NG lvl 80 or NG+ lvl 100.

Damn, I was hoping not to hear this. So what level should be ok for NG+? I don't like the idea of a new character...

 

[The Xtortionist]

Don't even need to fight Cleric Beast.

Cleric Beast unlocks the Hunter Chief Emblem in the shop which grants early access to Amelia.

 

[Zomba13]

From the sound of it I should be able to access the place in my glitched out, unable to progress game? (shit with messing around with sequence breaks and all that before they were patched but I was stupid and triggered night time AFTER beating Rom)

My glitched game just means I can't get to the one reborn onwards because it's Night time and not pale blood moon time.

 

[Oneself]

How many players will buy the expansion and not know how to access it?

 

[zsynqx]

Cleric Beast unlocks the Hunter Chief Emblem in the shop which grants early access to Amelia.

Huh, never realized that

Only played through once and went the *Healing Church workshop way after beating BSB. I always assumed you got the emblem after beating Gascoigne.

 

[dugdug]

Wish there were more trophies. D:

I know this is expected from From, but, are there definitely no new trophies?

 

[EvilKatarn]

Yeah, I'm not going to buy this until we know what kind of level range you'll need in order to enjoy the new content. And even then I don't know.

All souls games are enjoyable at any level.

Both my characters are level 110. One's in NG+ though. idgaf, if I want to make a new build around one of the new weapons I'll just make a new character.

 

[usp84]

It looks like my new DLC character will be overleveled for this DLC.

I am alreasy at level 70+ so i might have to start a new game or play with my NG++++ save

 

[JensenBeeswax]

RIP trap door in Byrgenwerth, we'll never know what perils lie beyond.

We do actually. It's the first chalice dungeon they ever discovered. And then they build the college on top of it to do their research.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

https://m.reddit.com/r/bloodborne/comments/3puy40/bloodborne_the_old_hunters_faq/

Q: Can you use the Save data from a cleared game of Bloodborne?
A: Yes. You will always be able to access the expansion areas no matter how far you've progressed in the game.

Q: Will there be Trophies added in the Bloodborne: The Old Hunters expansion?
A: Yes, Trophies will be added.

 

[silva1991]

RIP trap door speculations lol.

 

[Reyben]

From the article:

Spoiler

Players will also discover a new rune called The Beast’s Embrace. After many failed experiments, this rune was forbidden from use. That did not stop its discovery from becoming the foundation of the Healing Church, however.

This seems quite important lore-wise, no?

 

[JetSetRadio]

Damn, I was hoping not to hear this. So what level should be ok for NG+? I don't like the idea of a new character...

I'm not sure either though but I do want it to be challenging.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Hmmmm to start a new character or to just run my NG+ character to that point.

Think I will go fresh.

 

[Afrodium]

Aww man, I stopped after Rom a few months ago in preparation for the DLC. Looks like that character will be a tad overlevelled for the DLC. Won't take long to get this far in a new play through at least.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

RIP trap door speculations lol.

Bloodborne level design is genius.

Wouldn't be surprised if we came out there some time...

 

[AgentLampshade]

Hmm. I'd better not be locked out of it in my current run. I just beat

Spoiler

Micolash.

It's not a big deal I suppse, since I only have one mandatory boss to go, and can speed through a NG++++ run.

Edit: does the new patch let us open the door from the Great Bridge to the bottom of the Cathedral Ward?

 

[bigol]

Aww man, I stopped after Rom a few months ago in preparation for the DLC. Looks like that character will be a tad overlevelled for the DLC. Won't take long to get this far in a new play through at least.

i don't know
maybe even if access to dlc is quite early game enemies will still be tough as they are in later sections of the game?

 

[Gbraga]

Hmm. I'd better not be locked out of it in my current run. I just beat

Spoiler

Micolash.

It's not a big deal I suppse, since I only have one mandatory boss to go, and can speed through a NG++++ run.

Edit: does the new patch let us open the door from the Great Bridge to the bottom of the Cathedral Ward?

You won't be, don't worry.

 

[Akiyama_AE]

So

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beastmode

was real after all!