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The release date of Final Fantasy 16's The Rising Tide Dlc is fast approaching. The Dlc costs more than Echoes of the Fallen, but can be purchased in a money-saving bundle with the Expansion Pass. The Rising Tide includes a new map region, new quests, and new boss fights, expanding FF16's world with opportunities for improved character builds and a definitive plot conclusion.

Final Fantasy 16's second and most expansive Dlc release, The Rising Tide, finally has an official release date. This Dlc, which is more story-focused than Echoes of the Fallen, aims to tackle one of FF16's biggest mysteries. Set sometime during the base game's story, it'll take FF16's protagonists to a new region of Valisthea, where they'll hunt down the lost Eikon Leviathan and likely uncover some ancient secrets along the way. The Dlc will color in some gaps in the base game's lore, and meaningfully expand on Clive,...

Yoshi-p confirms in an interview that FF16's Rising Tide Dlc expands the saga with a new chapter, but declines to change the game's ending. In classic Final Fantasy fashion, the Dlc adds more lore and character development without altering the final story. Despite the potential for change, the Dlc's approach avoids the predatory practice of locking story content behind paid Dlc.

Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide Dlc plans on leaving a big plot point on the table - but as it turns out, this omission might be for the best. The Rising Tide is the second and more significant of two planned Dlc releases for FF16. The first Dlc, Echoes of the Fallen, consisted of new bosses and a huge new dungeon. Spanning roughly three hours, this was a short and sweet expansion that had some great combat, but didn't do much to develop FF16's story.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for the ending of FF16.]

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Rising Tide Dlc for Final Fantasy 16 will reveal the mystery behind the disappearance of the Eikon Leviathan, providing answers to multiple hints dropped in the base game. The Dlc also explores the connections between Leviathan and the ancient Circle of Malius, shedding light on the complex chronology and world history of FF16. Clues suggest that Leviathan's Dominant bloodline may still exist, and the Dlc might uncover its whereabouts and the impact of the Sins of Dzemekys event on Eikonic history.

Final Fantasy 16's second Dlc, Rising Tide, will explain one of the biggest mysteries in the base game's plot. The first Dlc, Echoes of the Fallen, is already out. It tells a side story mostly unrelated to the main one, in which Clive, Joshua, and Jill hunt down the source of synthetic dark crystals that have suddenly appeared on the black market. Its plot is nice, and certainly ties into the main game well,...