Final Fantasy XVI is getting new paid DLC content next month, called The Rising Tide. The final DLC chapter will be available for purchase individually, or in the discounted Expansion Pass. The DLC missions take place before the ending of the main game.
The DLC will be available to purchase from 18th April 2024. In addition to the DLC, a free update to the game will also be releasing on the game day. This downloadable update will add quality-of-life improvements for the full game.
An unmarked letter arrives at the hideaway containing a most curious request: the Dominant of Leviathan, the long-lost Eikon of Water, needs rescue. To heed this call, Clive and his companions must journey to Mysidia—a hidden land under a blue sky—where they will uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people.
In addition to the level cap being raised to level 60 in Story Focused Mode and Action Focused Mode or level 110 in Final Fantasy Mode (New Game+), during Clive’s journey in Mysidia, he will obtain new Eikonic Abilities of Leviathan the Lost.
Enjoy additional side stories to learn more about the area and people of Mysidia, which will have you encountering new threats, including Final Fantasy XVI’s tonberries found in the ominous Aire of Hours, a new stage, which was once a bastion of civilization—these proud ruins now lay silent, save for the incessant sharpening of knives.
The Rising Tide also brings the highly anticipated confrontation between Clive and the legendary Eikon, Leviathan!
Final Fantasy XVI Update v1.30
The free game update will include the following improvements:
- 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 five 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