Release date announced for Evercold
Square Enix has officially set the release date for the Final Fantasy XIV expansion Evercold for February 23, 2027. This date marks a slight delay from the original January release window, which was previously announced.Setting of the new expansion
Evercold continues the story from Endwalker, the previous expansion, and is set in frozen regions. The expansion’s setting was revealed during a Fan Fest event in Japan, where Square Enix also shared more details about the new content.New zones and class introduced
The expansion will include new zones such as Sessrymnir, referred to as the "Realmship of Earth," and Skiðblaðnir, called the "Realmship of Wind." These zones appear to be large floating vessels. A new class, the Zephyr, will also be added, specializing in ranged damage with a crossbow.Collaboration with Evangelion
A collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and the Evangelion franchise is in the works. Details are limited at this time, but a teaser video was shown during the Fan Fest event, offering a glimpse of what to expect from the partnership.Pre-order details and bonuses
Pre-orders for Evercold will begin on November 4, with early access to the expansion starting on February 19, 2027. Pre-order bonuses include in-game items such as the Odin mount, the "Pray to the Crystal" emote, and the Bastion weapon "Crystal Magiboucliers."Physical edition and platform availability
A physical collector’s edition of Evercold will be available, including a special box, a reaper figurine, keychains, and a tapestry. The game is currently playable on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2.
