Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold expansion slips to February 23, 2027
Square Enix moved the sixth expansion from its earlier January 2027 target, with pre-orders opening November 4 and early access starting four days before launch.
By GamesNewsly Desk2 min read
Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, Evercold, will now launch on February 23, 2027. Square Enix announced the new date at the game's Fan Fest in Tokyo this weekend, pushing the release back from the January 2027 window players had been expecting.
If you play the MMORPG, the practical takeaway is a wait of a few extra weeks, plus a firm schedule for pre-orders and early access.
The new dates
According to Nintendo Life, the date has shifted to February 23, 2027. The outlet notes that the expansion had previously been announced for January 2027. IGN describes the expansion as having been set to launch shortly after the new year, and says Warriors of Light will have to wait a bit longer.
Here are the dates Nintendo Life lists:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-orders begin | November 4, 2026 |
| Early access opens | February 19, 2027 |
| Evercold launches | February 23, 2027 |
Gematsu reports the same February 23, 2027 date and calls Evercold the patch 8.0 expansion for Final Fantasy XIV.
What else was shown
Evercold is the sixth expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online. Nintendo Life says the Fan Fest presentation also revealed a new job "and much more," though the summaries available so far don't spell out the details. The outlets quoted here don't give a reason for the delay either, so it is unclear what prompted the change.
Where you can play
Nintendo Life notes the MMORPG is now available on Switch 2, and its Steam listing shows a PC version from Square Enix, which developed and publishes the game. That listing describes the game as having over 30 million adventurers worldwide. It first released on February 18, 2014.
What to do now
If you plan to buy Evercold, the next date to circle is November 4, when pre-orders open. Early access arrives on February 19, 2027, ahead of the full launch four days later. The reports don't say who qualifies for early access, so check Square Enix's announcement for the conditions before you buy.
Beyond the dates, the reports don't say more about the delay or the new job, so those details remain to be seen.
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