Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XVI’s second DLC expansion, The Rising Tide, will launch on April 18 for PlayStation 5.
Clive gets a mysterious letter stating that the long-lost Eikon of Water, Leviathan, needs to be rescued at the hidden land of Mysidia. There, he will unlock Leviathan’s water based Eikonic abilities, including Serpent’s Cry. This ability lets him summon a serpent that can deal precision strikes from a distance to his enemies.
The level cap will also be raised to 60 for players on Story and Action Focused difficulty modes and 110 for players on the Final Fantasy mode difficulty. Square Enix hints that while water is the eighth and final element, there might be something more for Clive to discover, as Leviathan isn’t the only power that he’ll come across.
The DLC also unlocks a new wave mode in the Kairos Gate, where Clive must survive against waves of enemies. It has 20 stages, each more one difficult than the last. Clive can earn new materials and weapons to upgrade for himself. Players can also compete on a global leaderboard to see who finishes the fastest.
Final Fantasy XVI launched in June 2023 for PS5 and its first expansion, Echoes of the Fallen, was released in December. A PC version is currently in development and in its final stages of optimization. There’s no release date for it yet, but Square Enix said to expect a demo before it launches.
In GameSpot’s Final Fantasy XVI review, we said, “FFXVI is a bold shift in both gameplay and narrative, yet captures the Final Fantasy magic in stunning fashion, earning a place within the pantheon of incredible entries in the beloved franchise.”
