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Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide

Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide

Released: 4/18/2024

An unmarked letter arrives at the hideaway containing a request most curious: the Dominant of Leviathan, long lost Eikon of Water, is in need of rescue. To heed this call, Clive and his companions must journey to Mysidia—a hidden land under a blue sky—where they will uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people. Additional Story Unlock Conditions Additional story content will become available by reaching the main story chapter "Back to their Origin" up to "Make for Origin". The following quests must be completed as well: "Where There's a Will" and "Priceless." Special Bonuses - Curtana Signature weapon used by the Warrior of Light in “FINAL FANTASY XIV”, reimagined for FINAL FANTASY XVI. - Torn from the Heavens Orchestrion Roll - Through the Maelstrom Orchestrion Roll Liven up the hideaway with new background music tracks.

An unmarked letter arrives at the hideaway containing a request most curious: the Dominant of Leviathan, long lost Eikon of Water, is in need of rescue. To heed this call, Clive and his companions must journey to Mysidia—a hidden land under a blue sky—where they will uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people. Additional Story Unlock Conditions Additional story content will become available by reaching the main story chapter "Back to their Origin" up to "Make for Origin". The following quests must be completed as well: "Where There's a Will" and "Priceless." Special Bonuses - Curtana Signature weapon used by the Warrior of Light in “FINAL FANTASY XIV”, reimagined for FINAL FANTASY XVI. - Torn from the Heavens Orchestrion Roll - Through the Maelstrom Orchestrion Roll Liven up the hideaway with new background music tracks.

An unmarked letter arrives at the hideaway containing a request most curious: the Dominant of Leviathan, long lost Eikon of Water, is in need of rescue. To heed this call, Clive and his companions must journey to Mysidia—a hidden land under a blue sky—where they will uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people. Additional Story Unlock Conditions Additional story content will become available by reaching the main story chapter "Back to their Origin" up to "Make for Origin". The following quests must be completed as well: "Where There's a Will" and "Priceless." Special Bonuses - Curtana Signature weapon used by the Warrior of Light in “FINAL FANTASY XIV”, reimagined for FINAL FANTASY XVI. - Torn from the Heavens Orchestrion Roll - Through the Maelstrom Orchestrion Roll Liven up the hideaway with new background music tracks.

Critics
81
Steam
67
Metacritic
73

Score Breakdown

80.5

Critic Average

26 reviews

67

Steam User Score

426 reviews

73

Metacritic User Score

171 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+13.4
Metacritic Disparity
+7.5
Combined Disparity
+10.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (4%)25 launch window (96%)0 late (0%)