As part of The Rising Tide DLC in DLC is the significant story with new plots, it also features several updates to gameplay and graphics, as well as the introduction of the new mode.

This new mode for Final Fantasy 16 sees you face off against some of the toughest battles from the main story back-to-back. You unlock new gear and upgrades after each fight, but in each battle, you are racing to beat the enemies within a certain time. In total, there are 20 battles, each indicated by a numbered circle in the menu, all of which need to be completed in one go. This includes waves with different enemy types and four boss battles.

You receive a score after each battle, with rewards earned based on your performance.

How To Unlock Kairos Gate

Kairos Gate offers a real challenge, even for experienced Final Fantasy 16 players, and will keep you coming back with its scoring system. Thankfully, it is easy to unlock if you have played The Rising Tide DLC. You will need to have progressed so far in the base Final Fantasy 16 story to be able to play The Rising Tide DLC.

You can unlock Kairos Gate by completing The Rising Tide DLC main story.

Once you have completed the story, you will receive an invitation to unlock the mode. Once you have received this, head to the Hideaway and interact with The Arete Stone. A cut scene will play featuring Ultima, signaling the end of the story. After this, Kairos Gate will be available for you to play and can be accessed any time you want by visiting The Arete Stone. Each battle gets more challenging, with the boss battles themselves, requiring strategy to be able to complete.

Kairos Gates is worth playing through once you have completed the base game of Final Fantasy 16 and The Rising Tide DLC, as there is a host of rewards on offer. This includes boosts and items that can be used for crafting. There is also a hidden boss battle at the end of Kairos Gate, if you can achieve the top ranking of S, in each of the 20 battles.

Kairos Gate is a unique and challenging addition to Final Fantasy 16, and it's The Rising Tide DLC that can simply be unlocked by completing the story.