On this page: Feature: Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass Review: Is It Worth Buying?
1. Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass Overview 2. Final Fantasy 16: Echoes of the Fallen 3. Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide 4. Conclusion: Is Final Fantasy 16's Expansion Pass Worth Buying? 4.1. Has Final Fantasy 16's Expansion Pass been worth it?
Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass Overview
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.
Final Fantasy 16: Echoes of the Fallen
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: