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Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass Review: Is It Worth Buying? | Push Square
02.05.2024 - 17:43 / pushsquare.com
Final Fantasy 16 released on the 22nd June 2023, offering up an action-heavy RPG that greatly deviates from the more traditional blueprints of past Final Fantasy titles. Initially, Square Enix had no plans to expand the game with DLC, but several months after its launch, in September 2023, the publisher confirmed that it was working on not one, but two expansions, both of which would be part of an upcoming 'Expansion Pass'. What a twist!
In this Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass review, we'll be going over what's included and whether we think it's worth paying for.
Oh, and you can read our full Final Fantasy 16 review if you're looking for more information on the base game:
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As mentioned, the Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass includes two expansions, and we're going to provide a quick overview of the whole thing before we delve into the details.
Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass
Release Date: 8th December 2023
Price: £19.99 / $24.99
Final Fantasy 16: Echoes of the Fallen
Release Date: 8th December 2023
Price Without Expansion Pass: £7.99 / $9.99
Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide
Release Date: 18th April 2024
Price Without Expansion Pass: £15.99 / $19.99
Naturally, it's cheaper to buy the Expansion Pass than it is to buy the two expansions individually.
The first expansion, Echoes of the Fallen, is the smaller of Final Fantasy 16's two DLCs, which is reflected in its price point. It adds a new chapter to the game that takes place later in Clive's adventure, as our hero investigates an ancient tower alongside his allies.
In terms of actual length, Echoes of the Fallen will last around three hours for most players. In truth, it's not the most ambitious expansion, essentially just offering up a new dungeon, which is very linear in its design. That said, it's got a couple of fantastic boss fights, which help carry the experience.
But what about the story? Well, this is more of a side quest as opposed to a crucial plot point, but it does flesh out Final Fantasy 16's world just a little bit. It gives us slightly more insight into the mysterious Fallen civilisation, and it features some enjoyable moments between the main characters.
If we're comparing Echoes of the Fallen to the game's other chapters, it's a pretty good one, and it's well paced. It's certainly not the kind of expansion that people will be raving about for years to come, but purely as an addition to Final Fantasy 16 as a whole, it's an enjoyable excursion, and worthy of a place in the game's canon.
You can read our full Final Fantasy 16: Echoes of the Fallen review right here:
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