Regarding Final Fantasy games, we all expect to control a rag-tag group of misfits on their quest to save the world. However, Final Fantasy 16 dared to do something different that alienates a part of its fanbase – focus on one-playable character and create a Devil May Cry-like open-world RPG. I enjoyed playing this game with snappy combat, gorgeous visuals, and a good story. Now, I’m happy I got to play more of it thanks to the new Final Fantasy 16 DLC – or shall I say – DLCs?
Final Fantasy 16 got two new DLCs – Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Both are excellent DLCs that add a lot of meat to the story and its combat. However, are these DLCs worth paying for? Let’s find out!
Final Fantasy 16 DLC: Echoes Of The Fallen
Echoes of the Fallen is the first Final Fantasy 16 DLC released on 7 December 2023. It has a price tag of $9.99. Like the original game, you can only play Final Fantasy 16 DLC on the PS5. However, the Final Fantasy 16 PC version is currently in development and will be released with both DLCs in a single package.
Story
This Final Fantasy 16 DLC story takes place between the penultimate main quest of the base game – Back to Their Origin – and the final quest – Of Gods and Men. Therefore, you must play this after completing the former and before starting the latter.
In Echoes of the Fallen, we follow Clive, Jill, Joshua, and Torgal to investigate the appearance of mysterious dark crystals. Soon, their search leads to the cursed ruins of The Sagespire, where many secrets of the ancient Magitek War lay dormant – along with some of the most challenging bosses in Final Fantasy 16!
What’s New?
If you played the latest Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth game, you will be thrilled that this Final Fantasy 16 DLC lets Clive wield Cloud’s iconic Buster Sword!
Moreover, you get access to a new dungeon – The Sagespire. This new dungeon houses some of the best weapons in Final Fantasy 16 and some of the best and most challenging bosses of the game so far!
Final Fantasy 16: Echoes Of The Fallen DLC Trophy Guide
The Echoes of the Fallen Final Fantasy 16 DLC adds six new trophies to unlock. Since I already published the Final Fantasy 16 Trophy Guide for all main game trophies, here’s how to unlock all the Echoes of the Fallen trophies!
1. A Crystal Darkly (Bronze)
“Brave the Dusk”
To unlock this Echoes of the Fallen trophy, you must start the Echoes of the Fallen main quest. Therefore, you must speak to Charon at The Hideaway, followed by talking to Joshua.
2. The Only Way Is Up (Bronze)
“Enter the Spire”
To unlock this Echoes of the Fallen trophy, you must start the Echoes of the Fallen quest. Therefore, after speaking with Joshua, you must traverse Port Isolde and northern Eastpool to enter The Sagespire dungeon.
3. Repercussion (Bronze)
“Silence the Echoes”
To unlock this Echoes of the Fallen trophy, you must complete the first main quest of this Final Fantasy 16 DLC – Echoes of the Fallen. However, you must return to Charon at The Hideaway to complete the quest and unlock this trophy.
4. OMG (Bronze)
“Defeat Omega on Final Fantasy mode”
To unlock this Echoes of the Fallen trophy, you must finish the base game first to unlock the Final Fantasy mode. Therefore, you must play Final Fantasy 16 DLC in New Game+ at a higher difficulty. Therefore, enter The Sagespire, fight through all the floors, and defeat this tower’s final boss – Omega – to unlock this trophy.
5. Bit Fit (Bronze)
“Obtain all Fallen Bits”
To unlock this Echoes of the Fallen trophy, you must collect six Fallen Bits in The Sagespire. You get four of them from chests, while the other two you get by defeating two of its bosses – Sigma and Omicron.
6. My Reward Is With Me (Bronze)
“Obtain the Omega Weapon”
To unlock this Echoes of the Fallen trophy, you must ascend to the top floor of The Sagespire and defeat all bosses. Defeating them drops crafting materials to create the Omega weapon. Therefore, after you complete The Sagespire, go to Blackthorn in The Hideaway to craft this excellent weapon!
Final Fantasy 16 DLC: The Rising Tide
The Rising Tide is the second Final Fantasy 16 DLC released on 18 April 2024. It has a price tag of $19.99 – double that of the Echoes of the Fallen DLC. Ts makes sense since The Rising Tide DLC is the bigger DLC with tons more content.
Alternatively, you can download the Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass, which includes both DLCs in a single package. Moreover, it comes at a discounted price of $24.99.
Story
Like the Echoes of the Fallen DLC, The Rising Tide Final Fantasy 16 DLC occurs between the penultimate and final main quests of the base game. However, you must also complete the “Priceless” side quest to unlock The Rising Tide quests.
In The Rising Tide, we see Clive, Jill, Joshua, and Torgal go to the mystical land of Mysidia to save the eikon Leviathan, the Lost, from a dangerous new villain.
What’s New?
This new Final Fantasy 16 DLC is the bigger one, adding the new region of Mysidia to explore and conquer. Unlike the base game’s gloomy Valisthea, Mysidia is more colorful and livelier, with new towns like Haven and many dungeons to explore!
In addition, you finally get to unlock the lost Leviathan and the Ultima eikon. Leviathan lets Clive use many watery abilities that pack quite a tidal punch!
Moreover, Clive also gets to face off against the final boss of this DLC – Leviathan, in a spectacular Eikon vs Eikon fight!
Furthermore, you get to face off against new enemies that can pose a challenge if you are not cautious. This includes classic Final Fantasy enemies like Tonberries (and the infamous Tonberry King) and a new Final Fantasy 16 Hunt in the form of the Notorious Mark called Thalaos!
Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide DLC Trophy Guide
The Rising Tide Final Fantasy 16 DLC adds thirteen new trophies. Therefore, keep on reading to learn how to unlock them!
1. The Calm (Bronze)
“Find again what was lost”
To unlock this Riding Tide trophy, you must start the first main quest of this Final Fantasy 16 DLC – The Rising Tide. Therefore, simply enter Clive’s Study at The Hideaway.
2. Homecoming (Bronze)
“Enter Mysidia”
To unlock this Riding Tide trophy, you must set foot in the new region of Mysidia. Therefore, just play the first quest – The Rising Tide.
3. Flow (Bronze)
“Awaken the Storm”
To unlock this Riding Tide trophy, you must unlock your new Eikon Leviathan and all its abilities. You do so automatically during the main quest of this Final Fantasy 16 DLC when you enter The Surge.
4. Flood (Bronze)
“Restore the Flow of Time”
To unlock this The Riding Tide trophy, you must defeat one of the main bosses of this Final Fantasy 16 DLC – The Timekeeper, towards the end of the main quest.
5. Explain That (Bronze)
“Tamed the Tides”
To unlock this trophy, you must defeat the final boss of this Final Fantasy 16 DLC – Leviathan.
6. Though Breakest The Head (Bronze)
“Defeat Leviathan in Final Fantasy mode”
To unlock this trophy, you must defeat the final boss of this Final Fantasy 16 DLC – Leviathan – in Final Fantasy mode.
7. Tideslinger (Bronze)
“Land 300 Tidal attacks combined”
To unlock this Riding Tide trophy, you must land 300 Tidal attacks. Therefore, simply use the Serpent’s Cry Leviathan ability, following it by spamming the Tidal Torrent ability.
8. Supersoaker (Bronze)
“Kill three or more enemies with Tidal attacks while using unlimited ammunition following a Quick Refill.”
To unlock this Final Fantasy 16 trophy, you must kill three enemies using Tidal attacks. However, you must also ensure that you use unlimited ammunition after a Quick Refill.
9. Deus Ex (Bronze)
“Channel the Heavens”
Complete all The Rising Tide main quests to unlock this Riding Tide trophy. Moreover, talk with Arete Stone at The Hideaway to get the Ultima eikon after you do so.
10. A Most Worth Vessel (Bronze)
“Acquire and master all Leviathan and Ultima abilities”
To unlock this Riding Tide trophy, you must unlock both the Leviathan and Ultima eikons, which you do so by finishing The Rising Tide main quest. Moreover, after you do so, you must master all their moves by using Ability Points (AP). Furthermore, you will need a total of 32,500 AP to master all their moves.
11. The End Can Wait (Bronze)
“Complete 10 Mysidian Quests”
To unlock this Final Fantasy 16 DLC trophy, you must complete all ten new side quests in Mysidia.
12. Still Breathing (Bronze)
“Complete the Trial by Water”
You must participate in The Chronolith Trials to unlock this Riding Tide trophy. Therefore, you must head to the Languor Falls in Mysidia to start these trials.
13. Occasio Calva (Bronze)
“Complete Kairos Gate”
To unlock this Final Fantasy 16 DLC trophy, complete The Rising Tide main quest and complete all 20 rounds of the Kairos Gate in a row without dying.
Conclusion: More Final Fantasy Is Always Better!
The Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide Final Fantasy 16 DLC house thrilling a story, sweaty boss fights, and lots more content for you to enjoy! Therefore, if you haven’t already, I recommend getting the Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass to get these DLCs together!
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