FINAL FANTASY XVI's Final DLC, THE RISING TIDE, Releasing On April 18

Although everyone is currently obsessed with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth right now, last year's Final Fantasy XVI is set to receive new DLC next month.

Following on the heels of the Echoes of the Fallen DLC last December, The Rising Tide follows Clive and his companions to Mysidia — a hidden land under a blue sky — as they answer the call to rescue the Dominant of Leviathan, the long-lost Eikon of Water. While exploring this mysterious new land, they will also uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people.

The Rising Tide will unlock an all-new story, battles, sidequests, weapons and accessories, while also raising the level cap across the game's various modes. The cap will be raised to level 60 in Story Focused Mode and Action Focused Mode or level 110 in Final Fantasy Mode (New Game+).

Additionally, Clive will obtain the new Eikonic Abilities of Levithan the Lost while journeying in Mysidia. This new ability set allows Clive to tame the tides and wield the might of the Eikon of Water. With the new Eikonic Feat - Serpetn's Cry, Clive can summon a sea-spitting serpent capable of dealing precision strikes at a distance.

Square Enix has also teased additional mysterious powers that can be acquired once Clive seizes the eight and final of the elements.

The Rising Tide is paid DLC part of the Expansion Pass. Available for $24.99, the Expansion Pass also grants access to the previous DLC, Echoes of the Fallen. 

Those who purchase The Rising Tide or the Expansion pass will receive the following bonus items:

• A reimagined version of the “Curtana,” the signature weapon used by the Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy XIV, and
• “Torn from the Heavens” and “Through the Maelstrom” Orchestrion Rolls, to be played as background music in the hideaway!

Arriving alongside The Rising Tide expansion on April 18th will be a free update (V.1.30) that adds quality of life improvements for the full game. Below are the improvements coming with this update next month:

• 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

Final Fantasy XVI was released last summer to generally favorable reviews. It sits at an 87 on Metacritic among critics with an equally favorable 8.1 user score.