Artbook - The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide
- ⚡Xe⚡
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I showed this latest Final Fantasy book release during my recent News Recap stream, but here is also a post for everyone that missed it or wants another look at it.
This new artbook is a companion volume to The Art of FINAL FANTASY XVI, which was also released outside Japan in 2024. The 92 page hardcover book focuses on the DLC episodes Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide and includes illustrations, concept art, character and enemy designs, environmental artwork, and development sketches.
It also features exclusive artwork created for the book by FINAL FANTASY XVI lead artist Kazuya Takahashi.
The print and paper quality are really good, which is usually the case with Square Enix Books releases. The book is available for €22.99 / $24.99 through the official Square Enix Store, although I paid €17.99 on Amazon.
How do you like the second Final Fantasy XVI artbook?
P.S. If you watched the stream last Friday, you probably remember that my first copy arrived from Amazon with a ridiculously large dent and had to be returned. Luckily, the replacement copy already arrived in good condition and finally found a place in my library.
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The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide
Publisher: Square Enix Book
Category: Artbook
Language: English
Release Year: 2026
Pages: 96
💎Quality: ★★★★★
💰Price: ★★★★☆
🍀Rarity: ☆☆☆☆☆
⭐Condition: ★★★★★
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About FINAL FANTASY XVI
FINAL FANTASY XVI introduces players to an original standalone story in the FINAL FANTASY universe, an epic dark fantasy that takes place in the realm of Valisthea – a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, and where peace falters as the spread of the Blight threatens to destroy their dominions. The fate of the land is decided by the Eikons, mighty summoned beasts and their Dominants, men and women who have been blessed with the ability to call upon and wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Phoenix, Eikon of Fire. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon known as Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
The first DLC chapter, “Echoes of the Fallen,” unlocks new story, battles, weapons, accessories, level cap and more. The adventure begins before the base game’s final battle, as strange, dark crystals begin to circulate on the black market. Players will follow Clive and company during their investigations as they encounter a group of suspicious traders, leading them to a long-abandoned Fallen tower known as the Sagespire and the terrible secrets that await within.
The second, and final DLC chapter, “The Rising Tide,” brings an all-new story, battles, sidequests, weapons, accessories, level cap and more, adding a new depth to Clive’s journey before the exciting conclusion of FINAL FANTASY XVI. Players will gain new Eikonic abilities, explore a beautiful new area in the hidden land of Mysidia, and dive into battle against the legendary water Eikon, Leviathan the Lost. This DLC also adds brand new end-game content with the Kairos Gate, where players will challenge 20 stages of intense scored and ranked battles against waves of enemies.