Final Fantasy 16 is getting two story DLC content material packs, and the primary one, titled Echoes of the Fallen, is out proper now.
Square Enix and Sony revealed the bonus content material as a part of The Game Awards 2023, exhibiting off loads of new gameplay for the add-ons earlier than shadowdropping the primary chapter quickly after. The second DLC, The Rising Tide, isn’t far off, with the trailer promising a launch window of spring 2024.
The video reveals new chapters to play by means of that happen simply earlier than the bottom recreation’s closing battle. When it involves Echoes of the Fallen, it appears to be like like Clive and firm will probably be confronted with new threats and large bosses in a number of the darkest places Final Fantasy 16 has to supply. The Rising Tide, in the meantime, livens issues up with glowing inexperienced fields that also have their very own enemies to cope with, such because the Tonberry King and extra.
Both of Final Fantasy 16’s newly introduced add-on packs are paid DLC. However, Square Enix is providing an Expansion Pass that mixes all the pieces at a reduced value.
In a PlayStation.Blog put up, PlayStation Communications Specialist Clara Hertzog defined that as we speak’s new content material provides new battles, weapons, equipment, an elevated degree cap, and extra. The spring DLC, in the meantime, is claimed to deliver new challenges and extra, “together with the confrontation between Clive and the legendary Eikon, Leviathan.”
Those who buy Echoes of the Fallen or the all-encompassing Expansion Pass will web Cloud Strife’s iconic Buster Sword. Buyers additionally achieve entry to the Away (1987) Orchestral Roll, which may be listened to as background music within the Hideaway.
Final Fantasy 16 launched in June of this yr. In our assessment, we known as Square Enix’s newest numbered entry in its traditional RPG franchise “wonderful.” We added, “Final Fantasy 16 will very doubtless be seemed again upon as a turning level for mainline Final Fantasy video games, taking its fight totally within the path of an motion recreation, however I hope that dialog doesn’t overshadow its darkish and fascinating story, memorable characters, and the modern methods through which it helps you retain observe of all of it.”
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