Final Fantasy XIV Brings Back Final Fantasy XVI Crossover Event The Path Infernal

What changed#

Square Enix is bringing back “The Path Infernal,” the special collaboration event bridging Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI. This limited-time crossover event returns to Eorzea with the exact same content and questline featured in its prior runs, giving both new and returning players a chance to participate.

The event is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, starting at 12<00> a.m. PST, 8<00> GMT, and 19<00> AEDT. It will run through Wednesday, December 9, 2026, concluding at 6<59> a.m. PST and 14<59> GMT, which corresponds to Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 1<59> AEDT. Because this rerun is identical to previous iterations, players who have already completed the quest line can choose to replay the story content by using the in-game Seasonal Event Replay feature.

Why it matters#

This returning event gives players another opportunity to unlock several exclusive rewards inspired by Final Fantasy XVI. Completing the event content yields multiple thematic items, including:

• The Torgal mount, bringing Clive Rosfield’s loyal companion into Eorzea.
• The Metian Attire, an armor set directly modeled after the outfit worn by Final Fantasy XVI protagonist Clive Rosfield.
• A crossover-themed minion.
• Orchestrion rolls featuring music from the collaboration.
• Additional event-related items.

For players who missed out during the initial run, this event provides a direct path to acquiring these cosmetic collectibles and music rolls without missing any previous rewards.

What to do next#

To begin the event quest, titled “A Land on Fire,” players must satisfy two specific prerequisites before speaking with the event NPC:

• Your character must be at level 50 or higher on any job.
• You must have finished the main scenario quest “The Ultimate Weapon.”

Once those conditions are fulfilled, travel to Ul’dah, Steps of Nald. Seek out the NPC named the Neophyte Adventurer, who can be found at coordinates (X<8>.8, Y<9>.8), to accept “A Land on Fire.” Players seeking further specifics regarding the event can also check the official special site for additional information.