Final Fantasy 14: Evercold Expansion Delayed to February 2027

Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida has announced a three-week delay for the upcoming Evercold expansion, moving its release from January to Tuesday, February 23, 2027. Global preorders are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 4, offering early access starting February 19 for participants.

According to reported details from recent fan events, the expansion brings significant additions to the MMORPG, including new jobs, combat system adjustments, and high-profile crossover raids.

Expansion Features and New Jobs

• Release Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2027 (delayed by three weeks from January).
• Preorders: Begin globally on Wednesday, November 4; includes early access starting February 19, a Wind-up Kottr minion, and Halone's Earring accessory for bonus XP.
• New Jobs: Introduces the Bastion and the ranged physical DPS Job called the Zephyr, which uses a crossbow and a falcon familiar named "Nephele."
• Requirements for Zephyr: Players must reach level 90 on another combat job and accept a quest in New Gridania; it utilizes aiming armor shared with Bards, Machinists, and Dancers.
• Combat System: Introduction of Evolved Mode to consolidate actions into single buttons while highlighting role identities.

Endgame Raids and Collaborations

• 8-Player Raid Series: A collaboration with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series titled *Beyond the Lifestream*.
• 24-Player Alliance Raid Series: A collaboration with Neon Genesis Evangelion titled *Ghosts of Desire*, with the first chapter slated for Patch 8.1.

Preorder Editions

• Standard Edition: Digital download of the expansion.
• Digital Collector's Edition: Includes standard content plus in-game rewards like the Crystalline Skyltborg weapon glamour, Entreat Crystal emote, and Valhallar Odin mount.
• Collector's Bundle: Physical and digital items including a Reaper Collector's Statue, Kottr mini-plush, Ethos Keychain, Tapestry of the Fourth, and Yoshitaka Amano box art.

Practical implications include adjusting leveling timelines for the February early access. Players can verify official announcements and preorder details directly through the official Final Fantasy 14 Lodestone website or Square Enix channels.