Final Fantasy 16 The Rising Tide: How to unlock and ride Chocobo in Mysidia

Final Fantasy 16 The Rising Tide DLC introduces an engaging narrative centered around a dormant Leviathan, alongside thrilling main missions, NPC interactions, and numerous side quests. Main missions offer valuable EXP points and resources, while certain side quests unlock essential items. One of these quests grants players access to a convenient travel companion, Chocobo. However, completing it requires undertaking various activities.

Upon starting the game, players find themselves in a new region called Mysidia. Here, interacting with NPCs yields valuable rewards. However, getting your hands on the Chocobo entails engaging with a character named Manda, following which a side quest will be triggered. For guidance on completing this quest and obtaining the Chocobo, follow the details provided below.

Upon initiating the Final Fantasy 16 The Rising Tide DLC, you must complete the prologue, which should only take a few minutes. After that, you'll venture into the Mysidia region, eventually reaching the village of Haven. Here, amidst numerous NPCs, you'll encounter Manda, a pivotal character.

However, you cannot initiate a conversation with her immediately upon your arrival in Haven; rather, you must first undertake two side quests to unlock the Chocobo quest.

The side quests in Final Fantasy 16 The Rising Tide DLC are marked by a small "+" symbol and involve interacting with specific NPCs. Once you've completed these initial tasks, navigate to the corner of Haven, where you'll discover a Chocobo stable. It's here that you'll finally engage with Manda, thus initiating the "Bird of Passage" side quest.

The next objective, after your interaction with Manda, involves conversing with her father, who plays a crucial role in Clive's