Yes. Cindered Shadows is accessible from the main menu after downloading, and it contains no major spoilers for the four routes (beyond basic lore).
The 1.2.0 update for Fire Emblem: Three Houses brings several notable changes and improvements to the game. Here are some of the key additions: Fire Emblem Three Houses -NSP--Update 1.2.0- -2...
You can still recruit the Ashen Wolves in Chapter 2 of the main game (provided you own Wave 3 DLC) – no need to play Cindered Shadows first, though the side story gives you their backstories. | Feature | v1
| Feature | v1.0.0 | v1.1.0 | v1.2.0 (+DLC) | |--------------------------------|--------|--------|---------------| | Main story (4 routes) | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Maddening difficulty | No | Yes | Yes (refined) | | Cindered Shadows campaign | No | No | Yes | | Ashen Wolves recruits | No | No | Yes | | Trickster / Dark Flier classes | No | No | Yes | | Sauna / Abyss activities | No | No | Yes | | Online features (still active) | Yes | Yes | Yes | The cumulative effect of these updates and additions
The cumulative effect of these updates and additions is a game that feels more refined and engaging. Players will find that the quality of life improvements make navigating the game's many features easier than ever, while the new features and balance adjustments breathe fresh life into the strategic gameplay.