Although Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was only released a few weeks ago, gamers will not have to wait long to enjoy a brand-new game that is an extension of another recent release. On April 18, Final Fantasy XVI’s second paid expansion, The Rising Tide, will launch.
The Rising Tide will retail for $20, and the release date was disclosed during a PAX East panel. But if you haven’t previously purchased Echoes of the Fallen, the last paid DLC, you may purchase both for $25 with a special expansion pass.
The Rising Tide will see Clive and his cohorts travel to the hidden land of Mysidia. They’ll “uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people” as they look for the dominant of Leviathan, a long-lost Eikon of water. As with Echoes of the Fallen, the action takes place before the ending of the main game.
As the title and description suggest, you’ll get to wield an array of water-based attacks, including a “sea-spitting serpent.” The PlayStation Blog also teases that Clive will find another power on his journey. Meanwhile, the trailer shows off the battle with Leviathan, which takes place on the surface of a lake.
Those who beat The Rising Tide and the main game will gain access to a new endgame mode called Kairos Gate. You’ll battle through 20 levels of increasing difficulty, taking down one wave of enemies after another. You can earn new materials and weapons for Clive through this mode.
On top of all that, Square Enix will release a free update for Final Fantasy XVI on April 18 that includes a string of quality-of-life upgrades. For one thing, you’ll be able to instantly return to the NPC who gave you a quest with the Quick Complete option. A Skill Set feature will let you save up to five Feat and Ability loadouts. In a positive update for accessibility, you’ll be able to remap the controls as you see fit.
