DLC for Bloodborne is being released in the form of The Old Hunters expansion, due to be released November 24th worldwide. A new hard copy bundle of the original game along with the expansion will be released a week later. For pre-release, we are only aware of special Messengers skins that the player may obtain via special editions or preorder bonuses. You can find more information here.
Bloodborne DLC
Pre-Release DLC
Prior to Bloodborne's release in 2015, players had the opportunity to obtain exclusive content through pre-order bonuses and select retail promotions. Certain stores like GameStop offered Messenger Skins. This allowed the players to customize the appearance of their in-game Messenger, which are the small skeletal creatures that assist the players throughout their journey.
Those who pre-ordered the game in regions such as the UK and EU were rewarded with a special PS4 theme, which allowed players to customize and personalize their console with artwork inspired from Bloodborne.
To view all available cosmetics for the Messengers, please visit the Messenger Skins page.
Celebration DLC
To celebrate the milestone of Bloodborne reaching one million copies sold, a special in-game item, the Messenger Head Bandage was released as free DLC on the PlayStation Store. This was made available on April 16th, 2015, roughly a month after the game's official launch.
The Old Hunters DLC
The Old Hunters DLC for Bloodborne was officially released on November 24, 2015, offering players a significant expansion to the base game. Shortly after, on December 3, 2015, a re-release of Bloodborne was made available, featuring both the core game and the expansion bundled together. This special edition, often referred to as the Game of the Year (GOTY) edition, included the DLC directly on the disc, meaning players could access all the new content without the need for additional downloads.
The Old Hunters DLC introduced a variety of exciting new elements to Bloodborne, enriching the experience with new Locations to explore, Bosses to encounter, NPCs with compelling storylines, and a vast assortment of Weapons, Items, and Armor.
The Old Hunters DLC Overview
- A FREE patch (Patch 1.07) has added new covenant The League as well as friendly Old Hunters NPC summons for everyone.
- Important: The physical (GOTY) bundle has the DLC on-disc, no download required. Other DLC region questions? Bundle confirmations? Read this thread.
- See The Old Hunters Trophies for a list of the new trophies added with the DLC. These trophies are not required to obtain the Platinum Trophy for the base game. (Trophy List contains spoilers).
- Read our The Old Hunters Review.
How to Access The Old Hunters DLC in Bloodborne
To access The Old Hunters expansion, you need to do several required steps. These steps are:
- Defeat Vicar Amelia and interact with the skull in the Cathedral to shift the world from day to night.
- Visit the Hunter’s Dream to receive the Eye of a Blood-Drunk Hunter from a messenger.
- Return to Cathedral Ward and take the left exit to enter the square.
- Head to the far right of the square (where the Hunter Set/Top Hat is located), and let the Lesser Amygdala grab you to transport you to The Hunter’s Nightmare.
- Light the lamp in this new area to unlock fast travel to and from The Hunter’s Nightmare via the Awakening Headstone in the Hunter’s Dream, located near the Insight Shop where the Doll sometimes kneels.
- Lighting the lamp in the new area will allow you to travel to and from the area via the Hunter's Nightmare Headstone of Awakening in the Hunter’s Dream . It can be found by the Insight Shop, where the Doll will sometimes kneel and pray.
Bloodborne: The Old Hunters DLC |
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| Release Date | November 24th, 2015 - USD 19.99 (Download only) December 3rd, 2015 (Physical Edition) |
| Platforms | PlayStation®4 |
| Developer/s | FromSoftware |
| Publisher/s | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Genre |
Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Japan & Asia | Physical limited edition 6,372￥. PSN DLC 2,160￥ |
| Europe | Game of the Year Edition (49.99 GBP). Standalone DLC digital Only |
| US | No known bundle. Standalone DLC digital only |
| Free Patch | Separate from DLC, adds The League |
The Old Hunters DLC News
- Expansion Developer Interview! 10 New weapons confirmed!
- Read our Hands-On impressions on This article.
Everything Included in The Old Hunters DLC for Bloodborne
The Old Hunters expansion for Bloodborne offers a wealth of new content, including new locations to explore, new bosses to defeat, and intriguing NPCs to interact with. Players will also gain access to a variety of new Weapons, Items, and additional Armor sets that will expand customization and build options. Below is a comprehensive list of everything included in the expansion.
The Old Hunters Locations
The Old Hunters Bosses
The Old Hunters NPCs
The Old Hunters Items
- Guidance - Caryll Runes
- Beast's Embrace - Covenants & Caryll Runes
- Milkweed - Covenants & Caryll Runes
The Old Hunters Weapons
- Amygdalan Arm
- Beasthunter Saif
- Beast Cutter
- Bloodletter
- Boom Hammer
- Church Pick
- Holy Moonlight Sword
- Kos Parasite
- Rakuyo
- Simon's Bowblade
- Whirligig Saw
Firearms (off-hand)
The Old Hunters FAQs
What content is included in the expansion?
The Old Hunters expansion depicts a nightmare world where the old hunters are captured. It includes new areas, weapons, mysteries, items, and costumes.
Can players with the expansion interact online with those without it?
Just as it is now, all players will be able to interact online in the areas from the original game. Online interaction in the expansion's additional areas will only be possible among players who have the expansion installed.
Can you use cleared game save data from Bloodborne?
Yes. Also, if you are replaying the game and progress to a certain point, you will be able to access the newly added areas in the expansion once you acquire the Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter.
Can you complete the story without playing The Old Hunters expansion?
You can still get to the Ending(s) without playing the new content in the expansion.
Can you play The Old Hunters expansion without the original Bloodborne?
No, you will not be able to play the expansion without the original Bloodborne game.
How do you access The Old Hunters expansion?
Once you have defeated Vicar Amelia and turned the world state to night, the item " Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter" appears in the Hunter's Dream. Once you have acquired this item, you will be able to access the newly added areas in the expansion by being grabbed by a lesser amygdala just outside Oedon's Chapel (Cathedral Ward).
Will trophies be added along with the expansion?
Yes, trophies will be added.
Anonymous
- Anonymous
I swear i must be trash or something, I can beat ludwig first try in ng+ with a weapon not even at max but the damn hunters that duo you in the room after are destroying my a$$
- Anonymous
Is there going to be blood borne remake pls talk people in to it
- Anonymous
the DLC is a walk in the park compared to Depth 5 Fetid Rooted Cursed Dungeons
- Anonymous
Is there a reason that my old save data doesn't load in when I try to play the GOTY edition?
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
Y'know, when I entered the wiki through the main page and saw the announcement of free DLC, I got majorly excited and pumped, however when everything loaded I only felt grieved, just another messenger hat.
Can anyone change the header to something like "Free messenger DLC hat on the way." so it's not so misleading and soul-crushing?
- Anonymous
Is that the dlc area ? Or I just out of luck to find a key for it?
- Anonymous
For ***** sake people, it's been only 2 weeks since the game release. If FROM want to release any significant DLC wait few more months, I'm sure they're working on it.
So i just went and looked these DLC things up... it says I cant purchase them because I didnt "pre-order" which I actually did lke as soon as BB was announced. But i get my games at stores, not over PS4. So am i right to assume you need to pre-order games thru PS4 to get the DLC stuff? I was probably in the first 10% of ppl to actually pre order it IRL
- Anonymous
so where can i get the Messenger's Hat skin from this DLC??? anyone know yet?
- Anonymous
It's April 19th and it's still not here unless I can't read I'm certain that it's past the 16th for everyone
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
Anyone else thinking that From are making a right royal balls up of the Bloodborne release? It seems its unfinished and then they give me A HAT! A HAT!!! Anyway, if they sort out multiplayer, it'll make me very happy. Otherwise, I will shortly be returning to DS1 cahracter on PS3, as multiplayer on that is much easier, which is absurd considering it came out 8 years ago! Sort it out FROM!!!
I just can't belive it thats theres going to be a D L C people :) :{D
- Anonymous
Maybe the door that was on the great bridge (proven to be connected to the Cathedral Ward) will be an open shortcut! And the gate at the great bridge will lead to a DLC area.
Still havent found it on psn store... really hoping its not japan only.
- Anonymous
New games coming out feel unfinished because if they were finished how would they incorporate DLC hence $$$$ . I'm not a fan of these types of games but bloodborne has changed my mind. This games is awesome. I kind of like not having multi player full time. What's the point if you summon a friend to help run the lvls. Sure a little help a some bosses ok but the entire lvl. It is more gratifying when I defeat a boss solo.
- Anonymous
I love Chalice Dungeons and really hope we get more in the DLC. However I haven't seen any indication that there will be any. What do you guys think?
- Anonymous
Other than a few lore videos such as this one (my favourite): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mU1jMd0MBQ Everyone was jumping on the 'Ludwig is the Forgotten Madman' bandwagon. I'm glad it's confirmed that Ludwig is a beast which is going to appear in this DLC. I would want to start rewatching lore videos again to brush up on the lore but it's getting busy at school. Oh well, my favourite is good enough.
So, apparently you can access the DLC once you progress far enough into the story.
That clock symbol thingy behind the hunter in the trailer, is found where the Choir made their home. Specifically, it's right next to Lumenflower Gardens.
On the bridge to the Upper Cathedral Ward lamp, look to your right, and you'll see the big clockwork symbol thingy.
So, looks like you'll access the DLC from that area, I reckon
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
Are we going to see more DLC for bloodborne ? There's yet others secrets to discover... so many questions without the start of an answer ! For example : the vilebloods, the queen Yharnam, the Pthumerians... Plus, there's something that could be... interesting as an add in gameplay. It's just a personal dream, to have the perfect trinity... We've got werewolves ( AKA Beast ) ; we've got "Aliens" ( AKA Milkweed ) ; what about... vampires ? (AKA vilebloods magic / blood manipulation ) ? This DLC was realy great in many forms : it brough a lot in therm of fun, of challenge, and some interesting facts / adds for the lore... But I wish for more add-ons of such a quality in a near future... And you, what do you think about it ?
- Anonymous
so are they just abandoning this game cause thats what it feels like bring in train loads of money one DLC and its over wtf
- Anonymous
He turned into a multi-headed horse for christ sake. Like Amelia's transformation looked painful but Ludwig's? Must have been total hell!
After finally setting Bloodborne down after platinum and a NG+ play-through, the DLC has completely re-energized me. But now that I've almost completed The Old Hunters (that SOB Laurence still remains) I'm wondering... what's next? Is this the only DLC we will see? Part of me hopes not and yet part of me is ok with this being it. End it on a high note, right? Thoughts?
- Anonymous
I'm stuck in a wall near the entrance to the Underground Corpse Pile. https://youtu.be/uDlfeXFDndE Anyone know how to get out?
once in a while me and my friend are in the dlc areas and we cant ring our beckoning bell or resonate bell where we should be able to. for example we tried to beckon after lugarious in the cell hallway we tried restarting for him i was already resonating we tried closing the app and we tried to go to hunters dream nothing was working. he went to a different lamp and it started to work again. also had a problem after the living failures to be able to help one another for Mira if anyone else is having these issues or knows how to get them to bb staff it would be appreciated and yes he had insight and yeas i did even tho you dont need it to resonate i didnt have the problems he did in the first instance the second was me with Mira
if im playing just offline does it mean i can can face the DLC bosses
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