Final Fantasy XIV Evercold delayed to February 23, 2027
Square Enix moved the expansion back about four weeks from its January 2027 window and confirmed the date at FFXIV Fan Fest in Japan.
Square Enix has delayed Final Fantasy XIV Evercold to February 23, 2027, with early access beginning February 19, 2027. The new date was announced at FFXIV Fan Fest in Japan, according to IGN.
The move pushes the expansion back about four weeks from its previously planned January 2027 launch. Square Enix also showed the full opening cinematic for Evercold during the event.
The Japan Fan Fest keynote was led by director and producer Naoki Yoshida. Evercold marks the start of Final Fantasy XIV version 8.0.
Pre-orders for Evercold open on November 4, 2026. A second new Job, the ranged DPS Zephyr, was also shown, wielding a crossbow and fighting alongside an avian companion.
Revealed at the North American Fan Fest
Evercold was first revealed in April 2026 at the North American FFXIV Fan Fest with a January 2027 launch window. The previous Final Fantasy XIV expansion was Dawntrail.
Quick answers
When does Final Fantasy XIV Evercold come out?
Evercold launches on February 23, 2027, with early access starting February 19, 2027.
When can I pre-order Final Fantasy XIV Evercold?
Pre-orders open on November 4, 2026.
What is the new Job shown for Evercold?
Square Enix showed Zephyr, a ranged DPS Job that uses a crossbow and an avian companion.