When to play The Old Hunters? During the first run or NG+?

I'm doing my first Bloodborne run. I beat the boss of Byrgenwerth.

Currently I have the option of playing the new DLC, The Old Hunters.

If I waited until I finish my first run, it means I have to play the game again on NG+ in order to be able to play the DLC.

But according to what I read, recommended level to play the DLC is > 80

If that is true, it means that the DLC is even harder than the final stage of the game.

So when to play the DLC? Now during my first run? Or wait for NG+?

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Does Bloodborne go straight to NG+?

Warning: Upon beating the game, New Game Plus will automatically start. If you still have more you want to do, DO NOT fight the final boss until you are ready.

When can you start the old Hunters DLC?

How to Access The Old Hunters DLC. Defeat Vicar Amelia and activate the skull in the Cathedral to turn day into night. Go to the Hunter's Dream and receive Eye of a Blood-Drunk Hunter from a messenger. Go to the Cathedral Ward and leave via the left-hand exit to enter the square.

How do I start NG+ Bloodborne?

Talking to Gehrman after the fire starts is the point of no return for triggering Endings. You may return to the Hunter's Dream, but you'll need specific conditions (dying or using a Bold or Normal Hunter's Mark). Following, once you go through any of the three endings you will automatically be sent into NG+.

How to Access Bloodborne's The Old Hunters DLC

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