Final Fantasy XVI DLC “The Rising Tide” launches in April, FFXIV collab announced

Square Enix has announced a release date for Final Fantasy XVI DLC “The Rising Tide”, locking the next story expansion for next month.

Final Fantasy XVI DLC “The Rising Tide” is launching on April 18th for $19.99 and as part of the game’s Expansion Pass.

Furthermore, Square Enix also confirmed Final Fantasy XVI is also getting collab content with both Final Fantasy XIV in early April and Final Fantasy Brave Exvius in summer 2024.

Here’s a rundown on the new update:

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.

Free Update (Ver. 1.30) will also be available for FINAL FANTASY XVI on the same date as The Rising Tide release, April 18. This update will add quality of life improvements for the game, including:

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

The base game, FINAL FANTASY XVI, introduces players to an all-new story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realm of Valisthea – a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.