Final Fantasy 14 Evercold Launch Date Moves to February 2027
Final Fantasy 14’s upcoming expansion, Evercold, will launch on February 23, 2027, as reported by eurogamer.net. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new release date during the opening keynote of the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo. The MMORPG expansion was originally scheduled for January 2027 following its initial reveal at the North American Fan Fest in April, IGN reported, marking a four-week delay for the update.
The updated release window brings the full launch to late February, while pre-order holders gain early access starting February 19, 2027, according to Kotaku. Pre-orders for Evercold and its Collector’s Box open on November 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM GMT. Early buyers receive immediate delivery of in-game items, including a Wind-Up Köttr minion and Halone’s Earring, which grants a 30 percent experience boost for defeating enemies.
Zephyr and Bastion Join the Expansion Job Roster
Evercold introduces two new combat roles to Square Enix’s online role-playing game: the physical ranged DPS job known as zephyr, and the previously announced tank job, bastion. Yoshida detailed the zephyr during the Tokyo keynote, explaining that the character fights using a crossbow alongside an avian familiar named Nephele, eurogamer.net reported. Like the greatshield-wielding bastion revealed at Fan Festival Berlin, the zephyr starts at level 90, requires players to own the Evercold expansion, and features a job quest line originating in Gridania, according to Nova Crystallis.
Both new jobs utilize the Evolved Combat Mode system rather than a Reborn Mode, designed by Square Enix to highlight each job’s distinct identity. The physical merchandise lineup includes a separate Collector’s Box featuring an illustration by Yoshitaka Amano, a reaper figure of the Warrior of Light, an Ethos metal keychain, a Köttr mini plush, and a Tapestry of the Fourth, though the physical box does not include the game client itself.
Crossover Raids and Version 8.0 Content Updates
The expansion anchors a major content overhaul arriving with version 8.0, incorporating extensive raid collaborations and structural adjustments. Square Enix showcased a new trailer for the Evangelion: Ghosts of Desire alliance raid crossover alongside tougher eight-player boss battles, eurogamer.net reported. Nova Crystallis noted that the three-part Final Fantasy 7 Remake crossover series, Beyond the Lifestream, features new artwork by Tetsuya Nomura, with normal mode arriving in patch 8.01 and Savage mode following in patch 8.05.
Additional updates arriving in patch 8.1 and subsequent patches include expanded housing features, Player-versus-Player updates featuring a new Hall of the Novice, and a revamped companion chocobo system. Final Fantasy 14 has surpassed 35 million registered accounts across platforms, including Windows PC, Mac, Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Evercold
Why was the Final Fantasy 14 Evercold expansion delayed?
Square Enix shifted the release date from January 2027 to February 23, 2027, representing a four-week adjustment from its original schedule announced during the April fan festival.
What are the pre-order bonus items for Evercold?
Pre-ordering any edition of the expansion unlocks early access starting February 19, 2027, along with the Wind-Up Köttr minion and Halone’s Earring, which provides a 30 percent boost to combat experience.
What level do the new Evercold jobs start at?
Both the zephyr ranged DPS and bastion tank start at level 90 and require players to purchase the Evercold expansion, with job quests beginning in Gridania.
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