New Final Fantasy XVI Update 1.31 Detailed; Adds Support For Tomorrow’s The Rising Tide Expansion

17.04.2024 - 17:13 / wccftech.com / Aernout van de Velde

Square Enix has deployed Final Fantasy XVI update 1.31 for PlayStation 5, packing various improvements alongside changes and bug fixes.

Today's new update adds support for tomorrow's The Rising Tide expansion. According to Square Enix, the patch allows players to purchase and install the game's second official major DLC. In addition to this, this new update adds Orchestrion rolls to regional shops, increases player ATK outside of select Eikon battles, packs numerous Eikon and feat adjustments, and more. Other changes include accessory adjustments alongside changes to quests, skill sets, a custom controller type as well as plenty of bug fixes. We highly suggest checking out the full patch notes for the 1.31 update here.

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Final Fantasy XVI is available globally now for PlayStation 5. Tomorrow's second expansion will add a new area to the game, an additional ally, and the water Eikon, Leviathan. We've included the trailer for the expansion below:

“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.”

A New Ally: Shula

An invaluable ally on Clive’s journey to rescue Leviathan’s Dominant.

A New Area: Mysidia

Deep within a sea of darkness, sanctuary exists for those who know where to look—a lost oasis untouched by the ever-encroaching Blight. It is beneath her emerald boughs that both man and beast have found their final haven.

New Abilities: Leviathan

Tame the tides and drown your enemies both near and far with the terrible might of the Eikon of Water. Summon onto Clive’s off arm a sea-spitting serpent capable of attacking enemies at great distances (using Triangle and Square).

Leviathan’s Eikonic Feat: Serpent’s Cry

New End Game Content: Kairos Gate

• Unlock this challenging new mode after completing both “The Rising Tide” and the main game scenarios.
• Fight your way through 20 stages, each one growing more difficult.
• Earn points during battle and use them to upgrade Clive. Maximize battle performance to earn more points.
• Find new materials and weapons at the end of each stage.
• Aim for a spot on the global leaderboard.