Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Delayed, New Release Date Announced at FFXIV Fan Fest
The MMORPG's next expansion was set to launch shortly after the new year, but Warriors of Light will have to wait a bit longer.
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold, initially slated for a January 2027 release, has experienced a delay and will now debut on February 23, 2027 (earlier access on February 19, 2027). This expansion announcement was made alongside the full trailer and intro cinematic during the FFXIV Fan Fest in Japan. Director and producer Naoki Yoshida unveiled further details on new features, the direction of the ongoing story, and significant gameplay changes with the upcoming version 8.0 release.
Pre-orders for Evercold opened on November 4, 2026, offering players bonus items yet to be revealed during the Japan Fan Fest keynote. Additionally, players can look forward to the introduction of the Zephyr, a ranged DPS job armed with a crossbow and an avian companion, as well as other substantial updates such as a Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover raid series, a Final Fantasy VII crossover raid series, and a new Tank Job called Bastion.
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