Description:Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel is the first DLC expansion for Dark Souls III, released in October 2016. It introduces the Painted World of Ariandel, a new, snowy environment filled with challenging enemies and tough bosses. The expansion also adds new weapons, armour, spells, and a PvP arena. Ashes of Ariandel expands on the game's lore, exploring themes of corruption and the decay of painted worlds.