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All the Details From FFXIV's Fan Fest Tokyo Keynote

Square Enix has delayed the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold to February 23, 2027, as announced by Naoki Yoshida during the Fan Fest Tokyo keynote. The expansion introduces the Zephyr, a ranged physical job that utilizes a magic bird pet. The update also confirms the addition of new areas and gearing systems. The revised launch date places the expansion in direct competition with the release of Fable.

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  • ✓ Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will be released on February 23, 2027.
  • ✓ The expansion introduces a new ranged physical job called the Zephyr.
  • ✓ The Zephyr job features a magic bird pet.
  • ✓ The expansion includes new areas and new gearing.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold's release date was moved to February 23, 2027, and the Zephyr job was revealed.

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  1. FFXIV Evercold Delayed to February 23, 2027

    Square Enix has delayed the release of Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold to February 23, 2027, as announced by Naoki Yoshida during the Fan Fest Tokyo keynote. The expansion introduces the Zephyr, a ranged physical job that utilizes a magic bird pet. The update also confirms the addition of new areas and gearing systems. The revised launch date places the expansion in direct competition with the release of Fable.

    Why it matters

    The announcement took place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba during the FFXIV Fan Festival 2026. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida led the presentation regarding the upcoming expansion. This update follows a period of anticipation for the game's next major content cycle.

    What is confirmed

    • Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will be released on February 23, 2027.
    • The expansion introduces a new ranged physical job called the Zephyr.
    • The Zephyr job features a magic bird pet.
    • The expansion includes new areas and new gearing.
    • Naoki Yoshida delivered the keynote address at the FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Yoshi P provided a sneak peek at Evolved Mode job changes.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of the Silver Wanderer title
    • Details on Evolved Mode job changes
    • Official confirmation of the Fable launch date overlap
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. IGN — Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Delayed, New Release Date Announced at FFXIV Fan Fest
    2. Polygon.com — FFXIV Evercold's second new job brings pets back at last with a magic bird
    3. Massively Overpowered — Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold confirms Zephyr class, new areas, new gearing, and a delay to February 2027
    4. Crunchyroll — FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold Reveals February 23 Launch Date, New Job and More
    5. MMORPG.com — All the Details From FFXIV's Fan Fest Tokyo Keynote
    6. Square Enix — FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold Releases February 23, 2027!
    7. AOL.com — Yoshi P Gives a Sneak Peek at Evolved Mode Job Changes for 'Final Fantasy 14: Evercold'
    8. Wccftech — Yoshida’s Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Delay Throws It Into the Busiest Month of Early 2027, Launching the Same Day as Fable
    9. www.youtube.com — [ WATCHALONG ] FFXIV FanFest Tokyo 2026 Keynote
    10. animerelay.com — "FFXIV: Silver Wanderer" Tokyo Fan Festival Keynote Report
    11. www.pcgamesn.com — Here's the FF14 Evercold release date and everything ...
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