Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn

Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn is a downloadable extra episode for Final Fantasy XV. It takes place 35 years before the events of the main game and follows its main antagonist Ardyn Lucis Caelum as it reveals his past after being freed from his prison in Angelgard and desire for vengeance against his own family, following the events of Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn – Prologue.

It was released on March 26, 2019, and is available for purchase via the PlayStation Network store and the Xbox Live marketplace for $9.99.

This episode is the only one not included in the game's Season Pass, and it is the last DLC for Final Fantasy XV after more than 2 years since the initial launch.

Gameplay
The player takes control of Ardyn Izunia, who wields the royal arms, like Noctis Lucis Caelum, and a variety of daemonic powers.

Characters

 * Ardyn Izunia
 * Verstael Besithia
 * Somnus Lucis Caelum
 * Aera Mirus Fleuret
 * Regis Lucis Caelum
 * Ifrit
 * Bahamut
 * Clarus Amicitia (voice only)
 * Noctis Lucis Caelum (flashback and image)
 * Gladiolus Amicitia (flashback)
 * Prompto Argentum (flashback)
 * Ignis Scientia (flashback)

Rewards

 * Mutant Rakshasa Blade for finishing the episode. It is a greatsword and it can be equipped both by Noctis and Gladiolus in the main game.
 * Ardyn's Ensemble for finishing the episode. It can be equipped only by Noctis in the main game.