Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Expansion Release Date Pushed to February 2027

The highly anticipated next expansion for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, titled Evercold, has been delayed by four weeks. Originally scheduled for a January 2027 release, the expansion is now slated to launch on February 23, 2027. Players who qualify for early access can begin their journey starting February 19, 2027. The announcement was made by producer and director Naoki Yoshida during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest held in Japan.

Expansion Details and Gameplay Changes

Along with the revised date, the team debuted the full cinematic opening trailer for Evercold, which serves as the final teaser for the expansion. The launch of Evercold will coincide with the release of version 8.0, which will introduce fundamental changes to gameplay and continue the game's ongoing narrative.

Notable additions include:

• New Jobs: The expansion introduces the Bastion (Tank) and the Zephyr (Ranged DPS), the latter of which utilizes a crossbow and an avian companion.
• Crossover Content: Two major raid series have been announced, featuring collaborations with Neon Genesis Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII.

Pre-order Information

Pre-orders for Evercold are scheduled to open on November 4, 2026. Incentives for pre-ordering include:

• In-game items: The Wind-up Kottr minion and Halone's Earring, which provides an EXP boost for Jobs under level 100.
• Collector's Edition: Includes the Valhallar Odin mount, Entreat Crystal emote, and unique weapon glamours.
• Physical Bundle: Features an art book, a tapestry, a plush, a keychain, and a Warrior of Light Reaper figure.

For official updates, players are encouraged to check the official Final Fantasy XIV website or Lodestone portal for detailed patch notes and future announcements.