Square Enix has confirmed a new launch window for Final Fantasy XIV's sixth expansion, Evercold, moving the release to February 23, 2027.
The developer announced the change during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest event in Tokyo, and also revealed pre-order and early access dates for the expansion.
Background and platform context
Final Fantasy XIV is Square Enix’s long-running MMORPG, and the company is actively expanding the title across platforms.
Following the game's availability on Nintendo Switch 2, attention is now focused on Evercold, the next major expansion that promises fresh content for players across supported platforms.
Revised launch schedule and pre-order details
At Fan Fest Tokyo, Square Enix stated that Evercold's full release will now take place on February 23, 2027.
Pre-orders will open on November 4, 2026, and early access for players who pre-order will begin on February 19, 2027.
These dates give players a clear timeline for securing early access and planning for the expansion rollout.
What Evercold includes
Square Enix confirmed Evercold will introduce multiple new features: additional jobs, new cities and regions, expanded areas, fresh dungeons and trials, and an increase to the level cap.
These are consistent with the studio’s approach for previous expansions, which combined new gameplay systems and story-driven endgame content.
New job additions — Bastion and Zephyr
Alongside the previously announced Bastion job, Square Enix unveiled Zephyr as a new physical ranged DPS.
In journalistic terms, the developer confirmed that Zephyr will join the roster as a physical-ranged damage-dealer class, complementing Bastion and other existing jobs in the game.
Developer messaging from Fan Fest
During the Fan Fest presentation, Square Enix summarized the expansion’s scope, noting Evercold’s blend of new combat roles, narrative locations, and endgame challenges.
The company framed the revised schedule as part of its planning for a coordinated worldwide launch and adequate time for pre-order and early-access preparations.
What players should do next
Players interested in Evercold should mark November 4, 2026, for pre-orders and expect early access beginning February 19, 2027, ahead of the full release on February 23, 2027.
Additional details about content, pricing, and platform availability will likely be provided via Square Enix’s official channels and future event updates.
Final Fantasy XIV continues to expand its live service offerings, and Evercold is positioned as the next significant chapter for the MMORPG as it moves toward its February 2027 release.
The developer announced the change during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest event in Tokyo, and also revealed pre-order and early access dates for the expansion.
Background and platform context
Final Fantasy XIV is Square Enix’s long-running MMORPG, and the company is actively expanding the title across platforms.
Following the game's availability on Nintendo Switch 2, attention is now focused on Evercold, the next major expansion that promises fresh content for players across supported platforms.
Revised launch schedule and pre-order details
At Fan Fest Tokyo, Square Enix stated that Evercold's full release will now take place on February 23, 2027.
Pre-orders will open on November 4, 2026, and early access for players who pre-order will begin on February 19, 2027.
These dates give players a clear timeline for securing early access and planning for the expansion rollout.
What Evercold includes
Square Enix confirmed Evercold will introduce multiple new features: additional jobs, new cities and regions, expanded areas, fresh dungeons and trials, and an increase to the level cap.
These are consistent with the studio’s approach for previous expansions, which combined new gameplay systems and story-driven endgame content.
New job additions — Bastion and Zephyr
Alongside the previously announced Bastion job, Square Enix unveiled Zephyr as a new physical ranged DPS.
In journalistic terms, the developer confirmed that Zephyr will join the roster as a physical-ranged damage-dealer class, complementing Bastion and other existing jobs in the game.
Developer messaging from Fan Fest
During the Fan Fest presentation, Square Enix summarized the expansion’s scope, noting Evercold’s blend of new combat roles, narrative locations, and endgame challenges.
The company framed the revised schedule as part of its planning for a coordinated worldwide launch and adequate time for pre-order and early-access preparations.
What players should do next
Players interested in Evercold should mark November 4, 2026, for pre-orders and expect early access beginning February 19, 2027, ahead of the full release on February 23, 2027.
Additional details about content, pricing, and platform availability will likely be provided via Square Enix’s official channels and future event updates.
Final Fantasy XIV continues to expand its live service offerings, and Evercold is positioned as the next significant chapter for the MMORPG as it moves toward its February 2027 release.
