Square Enix has introduced a release date of April 18, 2024, for its upcoming Final Fantasy 16 DLC, The Rising Tide.
The firm revealed the date together with (*16*) in the present day, displaying off a a lot better take a look at how the story content material will broaden upon Clive and Co.’s journey. It appears to be shaping up so as to add much more cinematic encounters to a game that’s recognized for larger-than-life battles, however the trailer’s actual spotlight needs to be the battle between Ifrit and Leviathan.
The Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide trailer options extra particulars in its description, which you’ll learn beneath.
“An unmarked letter arrives at the hideaway containing a request most curious: the Dominant of Leviathan, long lost Eikon of Water, is in need of rescue,” the synopsis says. “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.”
Final Fantasy 16 launched completely for PlayStation 5 final 12 months. While The Rising Tide is ready so as to add extra content material for gamers to take pleasure in, it isn’t Square Enix’s first growth for the game. Players obtained the primary DLC chapter, Echoes of the Fallen, back in December.
To assist catch followers up to the mark, Square Enix revealed extra details about The Rising Tide in a brand new PlayStation.Blog post. New additions embody elevated stage caps of 60 for the Story and Action Focused Modes and 110 for Final Fantasy Mode. The DLC may also give Clive a set of latest watery Eikon Abilities, whereas these on the lookout for endgame content material will discover further problem and leaderboards to climb in a brand new addition referred to as Kairos Gate.
The Rising Tide will probably be accessible to buy individually or as a part of the Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass for $24.99. Those who buy both choice will obtain a “reimagined version” of the Curtana from Final Fantasy 14 in addition to “Torn from the Heavens” and “Through the Maelstrom” Orchestrion Rolls for the hideaway.
Square Enix provides that model 1.30 will arrive free for all Final Fantasy 16 gamers on April 18, too. You can see a number of the quality-of-life enhancements it’ll deliver beneath:
· Return to a quest giver instantly with the brand new “Quick Complete” operate
· Icon updates for essential character quests
· A brand new Skill Set function, which permits gamers to save lots of as much as 5 distinctive Feat and Ability units
· Abilities and Accessories adjusted for simpler use
· New “Custom” controller sort permits for freely customizable button layouts
· Tone correction, display screen results, and extra added to Photo Mode
· Numerous new orchestrion rolls added
While Final Fantasy 16 is at the moment solely accessible for PS5, Square Enix stated that a PC version is in the “final stages of optimization” earlier this month. When it does ultimately come to different platforms, extra gamers will get to take pleasure in a brand new model of an expertise that we gave a 9/10. In our review, we stated, “Final Fantasy 16 will very likely be looked back upon as a turning point for mainline Final Fantasy games, taking its combat fully in the direction of an action game, but I hope that conversation doesn’t overshadow its dark and captivating tale, memorable characters, and the innovative ways in which it helps you keep track of it all.”
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