Final Fantasy XVI's Paid DLC The Rising Tide launches on April 18

Square Enix and Creative Business Unit III have revealed our first gameplay look at the upcoming paid DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide, which is launching on April 18.

The new trailer for the DLC shows off gameplay with Clive not only facing off new enemies and visiting new areas but also wielding a new kit of abilities through the Eikon Leviathan.

Here’s a quick description of The Rising Tide DLC from Square Enix:

The Rising Tide unlocks an all-new story, battles, sidequests, weapons, accessories, level cap and more, adding a new depth to Clive’s journey before the exciting conclusion of FINAL FANTASY XVI. In The Rising Tide, an unmarked letter arrives to Clive at the hideaway containing a request to rescue the Dominant of Leviathan the Lost. This new DLC takes Clive and his companions to the hidden land of Mysidia to uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people.
 
Special bonus items for purchasing The Rising Tide or the Expansion Pass include a reimagined version of the “Curtana,” the signature weapon used by the Warrior of Light in FINAL FANTASY XIV, as well as “Torn from the Heavens” and “Through the Maelstrom” Orchestrion Rolls, to be played as background music in the hideaway.\

This looks like a meatier piece of paid DLC compared to Echoes of the Fallen, the first paid DLC that was released late last year and is also part of the Expansion Pass that offers both DLCs of the game.

Final Fantasy XVI free update - Version 1.30 Release

Together with the reveal of The Rising Tide, Creative Business Unit III revealed that Final Fantasy XVI will be updated with new quality of life features on the same day the DLC goes live. This update adds:

• Return to a quest giver immediately with the new “Quick Complete” function

• Icon updates for important character quests

• A new Skill Set feature which allows players to save up to 5 unique Feat and Ability sets

• Abilities and Accessories adjusted for easier use

• New “Custom” controller type allows for freely customizable button layouts

• Tone correction, screen effects, and more added to Photo Mode

• Numerous new orchestrion rolls added

Final Fantasy XVI is now available on PS5.

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