Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Slips 4 Weeks to Feb. 23, 2027 as Preorders Open Nov. 4
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Updated · IGN · Oct 31
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Slips 4 Weeks to Feb. 23, 2027 as Preorders Open Nov. 4
3 articles · Updated · IGN · Oct 31
Summary
February 23, 2027 is the new launch date for Final Fantasy XIV Evercold, pushing the expansion about four weeks from its previously planned January 2027 release; early access starts February 19.
Japan Fan Fest delivered the delay announcement alongside Evercold’s full opening cinematic, where producer-director Naoki Yoshida also outlined version 8.0 story developments, new features and gameplay changes.
November 4 preorders will include a Wind-up Kottr minion and Halone’s Earring, while collector’s editions add items such as the Valhallar Odin mount, an emote, weapon glam and a physical art-book bundle.
Zephyr, a new ranged DPS job using a crossbow and avian companion, was also revealed, adding to previously announced content including the Bastion tank job and crossover raid series tied to Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII.