Square Enix delays Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold to 23 February 2027
Square Enix has moved Final Fantasy XIV’s sixth expansion, Evercold, from its January 2027 window to 23 February, with early access beginning on 19 February. The dates were announced at the game’s Fan Festival in Japan; pre-orders open on 4 November 2026.
Bottom line — Evercold’s launch is now fixed for 23 February 2027, four days after early access begins.
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IGN reports that director and producer Naoki Yoshida announced the delay alongside the expansion’s full opening cinematic.
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According to The Escapist, the team needed roughly three more weeks to reach its quality bar; Yoshida made the decision himself.
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Square Enix’s announcement lists a Wind-up Köttr minion and Halone’s Earring as pre-order bonuses.
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IGN and Yahoo Tech report that Zephyr, a new ranged job, fights with a crossbow and has an avian companion.
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Softonic says Evercold will also add a Bastion tank job and raise the level cap from 100 to 110.