How long does it take to beat the Fire Emblem: Three Houses Cindered Shadows DLC?

The Cindered Shadows DLC expansion for Fire Emblem: Three Houses starts February 13; and for some fans, that won't happen soon enough. The DLC will add an unofficial fourth house to the game, as the Ashen Wolves join the fight.

A group of outcasts who have lived underground for years, this difficult group - made up of Balthus, Hapi, Yuri and Constance - find themselves discovered by Byleth and the Golden Deer.

The story will be linked to Fire Emblem from the main campaign. But how many hours does that add to your overall Three Houses play time? Let's take a closer look.

Prepare for a few days of battle

In the latest issue of the Japanese publication Famitsu, it is noted that Ashen Shadows will take you around eight to ten hours to beat. Be careful, this is on normal difficulty; and even on this setting, the DLC is "quite difficult".

The developers explained to Famitsu that it was "more complicated than the main game," so players may take a little longer depending on how quickly they get used to this new party. There is also a difficult difficulty to consider, with many up for the challenge when it arrives.

Overall, players should settle in for a few days. The content is going to take a long time to pass.

It's time well spent, however. Patients patient enough to pull off this new DLC have rewards to look forward to. Once they complete the first chapter of Cindered Shadows, four new classes will be available for use in Three Houses. These include Trickster, War Monk, Dark Flier, and Valkyrie. Additional unlocks should also be available, given the length of the add-on content.

Ash Wolves have a lot to offer. (Screenshot via Nintendo)

What else is happening in the game?

While an estimated release schedule has not been provided, Intelligent Systems is working hard on additional updates for Fire Emblem: Three Houses. They should be arriving in the future, and here's what lies ahead.

First, players will finally be able to have tea with Rhea. Players could easily ask other players to sit down and join them for a drink to increase their bonding. However, this supporting character never really gets the chance. Soon enough, Fire Emblem the devotees.

Additionally, a new costume for Byleth is coming, as you can allow the character to wear a dancer outfit. However, oddly enough, they will not qualify for the dancer class.

Finally, when it comes to costumes, an upcoming update should allow players to change costumes during free days, as well as swap out all characters' current costumes at the same time. This should save you precious time when you resume your quest.

Cindered Shadows content arrives February 13. Check out his trailer revealed below.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses – Bande-annonce DLC Wave 4 – Nintendo Switch

Deep in Garreg Mach's shadow lies Abyss, the underground lair of Fódlan's outcasts and home to the monastery's fourth secret house, the Ashen Wolves. In this side story, you can freely explore the Abyss, fight alongside four students from the House of Ashen Wolves, take on new quests, and uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is out now for Nintendo Switch.