Final Fantasy 16's recent Patch 1.31 not only introduced The Rising Tide DLC but also revamped the Torgal petting feature. The update reduced the cooldown between petting sessions, allowing players to interact more frequently with this beloved frost wolf companion. Fans of FF16 were quick to notice and appreciate this enhancement to the game's charm.

Torgal, Clive's loyal frost wolf companion, has been a constant presence in their journey. The duo's bond was temporarily severed at the Phoenix Gate tragedy but reunited later with Cid's intervention. Torgal, the only character besides Clive with specific commands in battles, can now be petted by Clive between fights, triggering various petting animations randomly. Petting Torgal has become a heartwarming highlight amidst the game's dark narrative.

The petting experience upgrade in Patch 1.31, released alongside The Rising Tide DLC, made petting Torgal even more accessible. Square Enix adjusted the timing and cooldown for petting sessions, as noted by Reddit users like name-unkn0wn on the r/FFXVI subreddit. This change, part of several adjustments in the DLC including buffs to Clive and other characters, delighted players seeking the