Clive Rosfield and Torgal are returning to Final Fantasy XIV, giving players another opportunity to collect some of the most recognizable rewards from Final Fantasy XVI. Square Enix is bringing back The Path Infernal on November 18, 2026, but this return has an interesting difference: Nintendo Switch 2 players can experience the crossover for the first time.
Whether you missed the original 2024 event, stopped halfway through its story, or simply want to revisit Clive’s adventure, there are a few things worth checking before it begins. In particular, character progression and the event’s replay rules could make a difference to your plans.
Final Fantasy XIV gives players three weeks to revisit The Path Infernal
The crossover begins on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. PST and ends on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 6:59 a.m. PST. Square Enix notes that these dates and times may change.
According to the official crossover announcement on The Lodestone, this is a return of the event originally held in 2024 rather than an entirely new storyline. That is good news for anyone who previously started the adventure without finishing it.
Existing quest progress carries over. Players can check their Journal under completed special quests to determine how far they advanced. Consequently, returning adventurers do not necessarily need to repeat everything from the beginning.
The timing also matters for newcomers. With a limited event window, reaching the required character level before December 9 should be a priority for anyone hoping to participate.
How to unlock the crossover quests before the deadline
Unlike an event that can be accessed immediately with a newly created character, The Path Infernal has specific story requirements. Fortunately, the starting conditions are straightforward once you know what to prepare.
- Reach level 50 with an eligible character. Limited jobs do not qualify.
- Complete “The Ultimate Weapon” main scenario quest before attempting the crossover.
- Travel to Ul’dah and speak with the neophyte adventurer to begin “A Land on Fire.”
- Meet Clive in Ul’dah to take on “Pain to Recall.”
- Complete “The Path Infernal” to finish the three-quest storyline.
- Check your Journal first if you participated in 2024, since previously completed steps remain recorded.
New players also have options for catching up. Creating a character on a Preferred or Preferred+ World can provide an experience bonus, although availability depends on World conditions. Alternatively, Square Enix offers optional paid items that can increase character level or skip ahead to quests from the Heavensward expansion.
Neither option changes the event requirements themselves. Therefore, it is worth checking your character’s main scenario progress before deciding how to prepare.
Final Fantasy XIV brings back Torgal and Clive’s Metian armor
For collectors, the returning rewards are arguably the biggest attraction. The crossover includes equipment inspired by Clive, two different ways to bring Torgal along, a Triple Triad card, and music from Final Fantasy XVI.
Here is the confirmed event item lineup featured on the official page.
- Metian Vest — body armor inspired by Clive Rosfield.
- Metian Gauntlets — matching hand equipment.
- Metian Chausses — leg armor completing the outfit’s central look.
- Metian Sollerets — matching footwear.
- Torgal Whistle — an item that unlocks Torgal as a mount.
- Torgal Pup — a miniature Torgal companion available as a minion.
- Clive Rosfield Triple Triad card — a collectible featuring the Final Fantasy XVI protagonist.
- Orchestrion rolls — music including “Tonitrua ex Machina,” “Idylls of the Empire,” “Forevermore – The Grand Duchy of Rosaria,” “Before the Storm – Caer Norvent,” “The State of the Realm,” “Who I Really Am,” “Away (Refrain),” and “To Sail Forbidden Seas.”
The combination makes this crossover appealing beyond its short quest chain. Torgal offers both a mount and a smaller companion, while the Metian equipment provides a recognizable look for players who enjoyed Clive’s journey.
Meanwhile, the orchestrion selections give music enthusiasts another reason to pay attention. Rather than focusing exclusively on character-themed collectibles, the event also brings part of Final Fantasy XVI’s musical identity into the MMO.
Returning players should understand the replay restrictions
One detail deserves particular attention if you already completed The Path Infernal in 2024. Square Enix is bringing back Seasonal Event Replay, which allows eligible players to experience the three quests again.
This feature is available both to previous participants who finished the event and to players completing it for the first time during the 2026 run. However, replaying the storyline does not grant additional rewards.
There is also an important restriction involving the Gold Saucer attendant. Once Seasonal Event Replay is activated, related purchases and exchanges become unavailable until the three quests have been completed again.
If the event ends before you finish that replay, you will lose access to purchasing or exchanging the related items from the attendant, even if you completed the original event previously. As a result, replaying close to December 9 carries an avoidable risk.
For anyone mainly interested in collecting items, the sensible approach is to check existing progress and finish any necessary activities before starting another playthrough.
Nintendo Switch 2 makes this return different from 2024
Although the crossover itself is familiar, its audience has changed. Final Fantasy XIV launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, 2026, meaning this is the first opportunity to experience The Path Infernal on Nintendo’s newer console.
That distinction gives the rerun a practical purpose. Players who joined through the Switch 2 version after August can now participate in an event that was previously unavailable to them on that platform. Meanwhile, veterans have another chance to finish unfinished quests or revisit the story.
The return also comes shortly after Square Enix shared its latest financial results, with digital game sales approaching 90% of units sold.
Elsewhere in the franchise, director Naoki Hamaguchi has been discussing the creative decisions behind the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy.
For Final Fantasy XIV players, though, the immediate priority is much simpler. November 18 opens another limited opportunity to reunite with Clive, travel alongside Torgal, and collect the returning crossover items. Whether you are starting fresh or continuing from 2024, checking your quest progress early is the best way to make the most of it.
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