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[Go_Ly_Dow]

Art direction is gorgeous (shame about the 1080p trailer ).

I enjoyed the first DLC a lot and this one looks a lot more substantial. About 10 hours long so 3x the content of the first one if that's the case. Also 10 sidequests alongside the main scenario.



Full PAX presentation here where they show more of the environments and a list of QoL updates for the base game, including a new challenge arena, streamlining and updates to the quest system, Eikon loudouts and more.

Some pics here:

Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide DLC Announces April 18 2024 Release Date, Free Update, Secret Boss, And New Endgame Content

During the Final Fantasy XVI Pax East 2024 panel, the team announced that The Rising Tide DLC will be released on April 18, 2024.

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[rofif]

I might actually play this. FF16 is fantastic.

 

[Yoshichan]

Summary of all QOL please

 

[stn]

Awesome. Any word on stuff like new weapons and skins?

 

[Perfo]

The more 16 the better

 

[Gandih42]

Despite beating the game twice and loving it, I forgot how gorgeous it can look at times. Looking forward to digging into it again when this comes out.

This looks awesome.

 

[SantaC]

Nothing about PC release yet?

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

1080p on YouTube is so fucking shit. Tons of macroblocking and pixelation that most of the fine detail is lost.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Summary of all QOL please

From what was shown, they added a "return to quest giver," option upon quest completion like FFVIIR.

They are going to add specifications to quests that give you Hideout mementos.

Fully customizable control scheme.

Five saved Eikon load outs that can be switched out of battle.

 

[Yoshichan]

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Thanks, this doesn't mention the new dungeon trial mode thing that looked pretty cool. It's in the pax stream in the OP.

 

[Perfo]

Another banger from Soken… damn I love him so much. Always feel that game-y which is so rare in this type of productions. The only real successor to Uematsu, that’s it!

 

[Celcius]

Nothing about PC release yet?

All they said right at the very end was more info soon.

 

[Elios83]

Yeah this sounds like the real DLC. The other already released was a cut dungeon basically.

 

[Perfo]

Yeah this sounds like the real DLC. The other already released was a cut dungeon basically.

it was still amazing and with the best boss fights in the whole game. Also nice story and music!

 

[Yoshichan]

Thanks, this doesn't mention the new dungeon trial mode thing that looked pretty cool. It's in the pax stream in the OP.

True! This is just what comes with the free patch update right? Rest is pay?

 

[IAmRei]

I spent almost hundred hour in this game. The game it self is long, but not that long. And you know why i took so long? I offtene stopped, to enjoy beautiful art, beautiful environment concept, and listen to the music. As an artist, i enjoy this game by savoring their world concept. So beautiful...

 

[Katatonic]

 

[NeonGhost]

So no updates to the performance?

 

[LordCBH]

I’m 100000% down for more FF16. Woulda been the best game last year had BG3 not dropped

 

[Draugoth]

Waitying for PC release

 

[MrMephistoX]

I spent almost hundred hour in this game. The game it self is long, but not that long. And you know why i took so long? I offtene stopped, to enjoy beautiful art, beautiful environment concept, and listen to the music. As an artist, i enjoy this game by savoring their world concept. So beautiful...

Same I actually enjoyed treating it kind of like a leisurely mmo doing all the side quests and taking breaks in between instead of speeding through it in fact I beat the first DLC right before Rebirth without beating the game so my plan is to play through Rising Tide and then beat it for the first time.

 

[paolo11]

the reaction from Yoshi P when asked about Clive

 

[paolo11]

So no updates to the performance?

None and it’s a missed opportunity

 

[fart town usa]

Laaaaame.

I wanted the vanilla version to be on PC so the internet could witness thePC gamers reaction to the flow of the game.

I was honestly really looking forward to that.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Seems good but I may wait to play this on the PS5 Pro

 

[Sleepwalker]

Fuck yeah I bought the expansion pass a while back, can't wait.

Favorite game of 2023.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Hopefully they'll do a complete/definitive edition with everything on the disc(s) including the DLCs.

 

[NeonGhost]

None and it’s a missed opportunity

Ps5 pro is the only hope

 

[Unknown?]

Nothing about PC release yet?

Yeah, yours cannot play it.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

This Will be my 1st PS5 Pro game, gimme a proper resolution at a steady 60fps and I'm golden

 

[Dazraell]

Looks really good. First DLC was nice, but very short. This one looks more substantial

 

[Valonquar]

Nice of them to do a discount on the 1st DLC I didn't buy since I was waiting on this one to drop.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

True! This is just what comes with the free patch update right? Rest is pay?

I think the dungeon trial stuff is free in the base game.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Hopefully they'll do a complete/definitive edition with everything on the disc(s) including the DLCs.

FFXVI Ultima Edition surely!?

The Royal Edition was very successful for XV.

 

[jimmypython]

The image quality of the new environment is surreal...I LOVE the water effect of this game

 

[TheInfamousKira]

FFXVI Ultima Edition surely!?

The Royal Edition was very successful for XV.

The Royal Edition of XV turned the game from this weird top heavy open but pretty empty world with a narrative that just..."ohp, end credits!" Into like...a semi packed non linear episodic Alternate reality (depending on episodes) and a big finish that we never got because squarelol and instead it's a hardcover novel. ...I meant for that to be more positive. BUT!

The actual final dungeon with like ten extra bosses, extra story, extra missions, gear, tie in to Comrades and even a couple of guest party members they added...was great. Fantastic. Gave the end stretch some meat and made the ending feel more earned. I love dark, Gothic, post apocalyptic demon swept dark gooey goodness, and XV's final dungeon in Royal Edition is up there with my favorites (among which are Ultimecia's Castle, the Jade Passage, and the Pitioss Ruins from this same game)

FFXV was so frustrating because a lot of the Art, designs, characters, storyline, lore and music were fantastic. Just really cool ideas and imagination at work, but it's like no one coordinated it together into a coherent piece. I read about the development process of Final Fantasy VI, and I know that capability still exists within the company. I loved Ardyn. I loved the party dynamic. I absolutely adored the hunts and dungeons (favorite part of FFXII, which is also amazing) and I thought Eos was pretty neat, if plain. I also really liked the continued support for the game, to the point that they added entire crossover quests with other titles ending in substantial rewards, like a whole damn summon. I dunno, dude. Sorry for the blog, hahaha. I love a million parts of XV but it hurts that it never got the time to fully bake.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

The image quality of the new environment is surreal...I LOVE the water effect of this game

The art direction looks superb. Can't wait to dive in after FF7.

The Royal Edition of XV turned the game from this weird top heavy open but pretty empty world with a narrative that just..."ohp, end credits!" Into like...a semi packed non linear episodic Alternate reality (depending on episodes) and a big finish that we never got because squarelol and instead it's a hardcover novel. ...I meant for that to be more positive. BUT!

The actual final dungeon with like ten extra bosses, extra story, extra missions, gear, tie in to Comrades and even a couple of guest party members they added...was great. Fantastic. Gave the end stretch some meat and made the ending feel more earned. I love dark, Gothic, post apocalyptic demon swept dark gooey goodness, and XV's final dungeon in Royal Edition is up there with my favorites (among which are Ultimecia's Castle, the Jade Passage, and the Pitioss Ruins from this same game)

FFXV was so frustrating because a lot of the Art, designs, characters, storyline, lore and music were fantastic. Just really cool ideas and imagination at work, but it's like no one coordinated it together into a coherent piece. I read about the development process of Final Fantasy VI, and I know that capability still exists within the company. I loved Ardyn. I loved the party dynamic. I absolutely adored the hunts and dungeons (favorite part of FFXII, which is also amazing) and I thought Eos was pretty neat, if plain. I also really liked the continued support for the game, to the point that they added entire crossover quests with other titles ending in substantial rewards, like a whole damn summon. I dunno, dude. Sorry for the blog, hahaha. I love a million parts of XV but it hurts that it never got the time to fully bake.

I feel your pain. I was part of the XV hype crew on legacy GAF lol. It's a real shame they didn't give it the time it deserves.

 

[Skifi28]

I'm in day one.

 

[Arsic]

Yo! That ending shot.

Spoiler

Was that Clive with wings? He ascended to Ultima status for his sacrifice!? Fuck my feels can’t handle this shit.

 

[paolo11]

The Royal Edition of XV turned the game from this weird top heavy open but pretty empty world with a narrative that just..."ohp, end credits!" Into like...a semi packed non linear episodic Alternate reality (depending on episodes) and a big finish that we never got because squarelol and instead it's a hardcover novel. ...I meant for that to be more positive. BUT!

The actual final dungeon with like ten extra bosses, extra story, extra missions, gear, tie in to Comrades and even a couple of guest party members they added...was great. Fantastic. Gave the end stretch some meat and made the ending feel more earned. I love dark, Gothic, post apocalyptic demon swept dark gooey goodness, and XV's final dungeon in Royal Edition is up there with my favorites (among which are Ultimecia's Castle, the Jade Passage, and the Pitioss Ruins from this same game)

FFXV was so frustrating because a lot of the Art, designs, characters, storyline, lore and music were fantastic. Just really cool ideas and imagination at work, but it's like no one coordinated it together into a coherent piece. I read about the development process of Final Fantasy VI, and I know that capability still exists within the company. I loved Ardyn. I loved the party dynamic. I absolutely adored the hunts and dungeons (favorite part of FFXII, which is also amazing) and I thought Eos was pretty neat, if plain. I also really liked the continued support for the game, to the point that they added entire crossover quests with other titles ending in substantial rewards, like a whole damn summon. I dunno, dude. Sorry for the blog, hahaha. I love a million parts of XV but it hurts that it never got the time to fully bake.

Is the novel canon?

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Is the novel canon?

I think everything excluding the stuff covering episode Noctis could probably be interpreted as Canon. The novel essentially rewrites the ending of the game as I recall, and in every interview I've read with devs (which hasn't been too, too many) it mentions Japanese woo stuff like "another possibility," or "a split in time," or some shit. I've never seen any confirmation that Episode Noctis was canonized though. Go_Ly_Dow might know of something more concrete, dude is the yin to my Final Fantasy yang.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

A few official screenshots from Squeenix

More can be found here.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I think everything excluding the stuff covering episode Noctis could probably be interpreted as Canon. The novel essentially rewrites the ending of the game as I recall, and in every interview I've read with devs (which hasn't been too, too many) it mentions Japanese woo stuff like "another possibility," or "a split in time," or some shit. I've never seen any confirmation that Episode Noctis was canonized though. Go_Ly_Dow might know of something more concrete, dude is the yin to my Final Fantasy yang.

Unfortunately I don't know about that one. But I'll do some digging and come back if I find anything!

A few official screenshots from Squeenix

More can be found here.

Shit looks dope. I'm going to love exploring this place just for the art direction and colours.

Will add some to the OP.

 

[Varteras]

Well, looks like it's finally time I jumped into FF16.

 

[Lokaum D+]

Time to put some more hours into 16

 

[rkofan87]

oh hell yes return to quest giver is god like power.

 

[Kumomeme]

A few official screenshots from Squeenix

More can be found here.

that girl kind remind me of Cyella from FFXIV particularly from the 1.0 cinematic

 

[sigmaZ]

Art direction is gorgeous (shame about the 1080p trailer ).

I enjoyed the first DLC a lot and this one looks a lot more substantial.



Full PAX presentation here where they show more of the environments and a list of QoL updates for the base game, including a new challenge arena, streamlining and updates to the quest system, Eikon loudouts and more.

Some pics here:

Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide DLC Announces April 18 2024 Release Date, Free Update, Secret Boss, And New Endgame Content

During the Final Fantasy XVI Pax East 2024 panel, the team announced that The Rising Tide DLC will be released on April 18, 2024.

noisypixel.net

Looks lame but I'll probably play it lol