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Final Fantasy 16 (PS5) and Gitaroo Man (PS2) are now downloadable for PS Plus Extra and Premium in the US/UK/Japan, with the rest of June’s lineup scheduled for June 23 (Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Life is Strange: Double Exposure) and June 30 (Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, Black Desert); regions outside the US/UK/Japan follow the normal timetable.
Sony has announced eight titles for PS Plus Extra and Premium for June 2026. The lineup is led by Final Fantasy 16, with Sonic X Shadow Generations, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, Black Desert, and Gitaroo Man also included. Release dates vary by region: Sonic X Shadow Generations lands June 10 (US/UK) and June 11 (Japan); Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man go live globally on June 16; Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life is Strange: Double Exposure arrive June 23; Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, and Black Desert arrive June 30 in US/UK/Japan.
Final Fantasy 16's Xbox Series X port faces performance issues, running at 720p in performance mode with lower resolution and detail compared to PS5, despite maintaining a locked 60 FPS during gameplay, highlighting ongoing optimization challenges.
Final Fantasy 16 has been released on Xbox Series X|S with a total of 69 achievements worth 1,095 Gamerscore, including 53 secret achievements, offering players various challenges and rewards.
Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake are now available on Xbox, marking a shift in Square Enix's multiplatform strategy, though their late release raises questions about timing and market impact, especially given the series' historical ties to Sony and Nintendo.
The Rising Tide DLC for Final Fantasy 16 does not impact the game's original ending, despite speculation fueled by prerelease teasers and rumors. The DLC introduces new features such as unlocking Ultima's powers and a special epilogue quest, but these do not alter the main storyline. The game's ending remains open to interpretation, with developers intentionally leaving it ambiguous, although certain in-game dialogue and lyrics suggest a grim fate for the protagonist, Clive Rosfield.
The Rising Tide is the final expansion for Final Fantasy 16, providing a new storyline set in the northern region of Mysidia with additional weight to the game's world building and slick combat system. The DLC features a well-told chapter in the game's lore, stunning environmental design, and thrilling boss battles, along with new Eikonic abilities for the protagonist. The Kairos Gate offers endgame combat trials, showcasing the game's fast-paced and flashy action. Overall, The Rising Tide is a great expansion that adds depth and completes the base game, making it an easy recommendation for fans of Final Fantasy 16.
Final Fantasy 16's patch 1.31 for PS5, released ahead of The Rising Tide DLC, brings extensive updates including control customization, improved photo mode, significant combat rebalancing, and better side quests. The patch notes detail numerous battle adjustments, Eikonic ability and feat changes, accessory improvements, quest enhancements, system updates, and bug fixes, making it a substantial update for players.
Final Fantasy 16's Rising Tide DLC is set to release on April 18, offering new story content, locations, boss fights, and a raised level cap. The DLC will be available for purchase on the PlayStation Store as part of the FF16 Expansion Pass. This marks the end of the game's post-launch roadmap, as confirmed by director Takeo Kujiraoka, and includes updates to the base game alongside the DLC release.
In a PAX East interview, Final Fantasy's Naoki Yoshida expressed interest in creating a new Final Fantasy Tactics game, acknowledging the series' popularity among the current team. However, he noted the challenges of integrating Final Fantasy 16's elements into a Tactics game and hinted at the need for a new approach. With indie developers dominating the turn-based tactics genre and major franchises like XCOM and Fire Emblem thriving, the future of a new Tactics game remains uncertain, but Yoshida's comments offer hope for fans.
Final Fantasy 14's crossover event with Final Fantasy 16 begins tomorrow, offering players a chance to obtain a Torgal mount, Clive minion, and other in-game items inspired by FF16. The event, announced by FF14 director and FF16 producer Naoki Yoshida, features a level 50 quest with gear and rewards tied to FF16's protagonist, Clive Rosfield, and the game's soundtrack. Players have until May 8th to participate in the event, which is not expected to spoil much of FF16's story for those who haven't played it yet.
Final Fantasy producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida confirmed at PAX East that the PC version of Final Fantasy 16 is coming "soon," with no specific release date announced yet. The upcoming DLC chapter, The Rising Tide, will launch for PlayStation 5 on April 18. The game will be demanding on PC and will benefit from running on an SSD. A PC demo is also in the works, and fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates.
Square Enix has announced that the upcoming Final Fantasy 16 DLC, The Rising Tide, will be released on April 18, 2024, with a new trailer showcasing expanded story content and a battle between Ifrit and Leviathan. The DLC will feature increased level caps, new abilities, and endgame content, and will be available for purchase separately or as part of the Expansion Pass. Additionally, a free update (version 1.30) will bring quality-of-life improvements to all players, including a "Quick Complete" function, new controller type, and more. The game is currently exclusive to PlayStation 5, but a PC version is in the final stages of optimization.
Final Fantasy 16's upcoming DLC, The Rising Tide, is set to release on April 18th, offering new abilities, locations, sidequests, and a challenging new mode called Kairos Gate. The DLC will also introduce a free update with various improvements and features for players. Additionally, Square Enix has confirmed that the PC version of Final Fantasy 16 is in the "final stages of optimisation," with a demo likely to be available within the next 12 months.
The official trailer for Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide DLC reveals a new quest to rescue the Dominant of Leviathan, set to be released on April 18, 2024, as Clive and his companions journey to Mysidia to uncover the tragic history of a forgotten people.