Square Enix has announced that the Evercold expansion for Final Fantasy XIV will launch on February 23, 2027, with pre-order holders gaining early access starting February 19. Pre-orders for the upcoming content are scheduled to open on November 4.
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 held in Tokyo, developers introduced Zephyr as the second new job coming with the expansion. This ranged combatant wields a crossbow and fights alongside a feathered companion named Nephele. Previously, developers announced another new job for Evercold named Bastion, alongside plans to introduce new locations, dungeons, raids, and additional content.
Square Enix also reported that the total number of registered Final Fantasy XIV accounts worldwide has surpassed 35 million. Evercold will serve as the next major expansion for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game following the release of Dawntrail.
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