Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Delayed, New Release Date Announced at FFXIV Fan Fest
Square-Enix has delayed the Final Fantasy XIV Evercold expansion to February 23, 2027, as announced during the Tokyo Fan Fest. Early access for pre-ordering players begins Friday, February 19, 2027, at 1:00 a.m. PST. The event also revealed Zephyr, a second new combat job for the expansion. Zephyr is a ranged DPS class that utilizes a crossbow and a magic bird sidekick. The update includes a full story trailer and details on new gearing, areas, and raid types including Fierce and Split Alliance raids.
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- ✓ Final Fantasy XIV Evercold will release on February 23, 2027.
- ✓ Early access for the expansion starts February 19, 2027, at 1:00 a.m. PST.
- ✓ Zephyr is a new ranged DPS job featuring a crossbow and a bird pet.
- ✓ The expansion was originally scheduled to launch in January 2027.
What changed
Square-Enix announced a four-week delay for Evercold and detailed the Zephyr job at the Tokyo Fan Fest.
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Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Delayed to February 23, 2027
Square-Enix has delayed the Final Fantasy XIV Evercold expansion to February 23, 2027, as announced during the Tokyo Fan Fest. Early access for pre-ordering players begins Friday, February 19, 2027, at 1:00 a.m. PST. The event also revealed Zephyr, a second new combat job for the expansion. Zephyr is a ranged DPS class that utilizes a crossbow and a magic bird sidekick. The update includes a full story trailer and details on new gearing, areas, and raid types including Fierce and Split Alliance raids.
Why it matters
Evercold was initially revealed in April with a projected January 2027 launch window. This four-week delay pushes the release further into the first quarter of 2027. The expansion introduces significant gameplay additions, including the return of pet-based combat via the Zephyr job.
What is confirmed
- Final Fantasy XIV Evercold will release on February 23, 2027.
- Early access for the expansion starts February 19, 2027, at 1:00 a.m. PST.
- Zephyr is a new ranged DPS job featuring a crossbow and a bird pet.
- The expansion was originally scheduled to launch in January 2027.
- The Tokyo Fan Fest revealed new areas, new gearing, and the addition of Fierce and Split Alliance raids.
Still unconfirmed
- An Evangelion collaboration was highlighted in a video.
What to watch next
- Opening of Evercold pre-orders
- Release of the full story trailer details
- Further specifications on Zephyr unlock requirements
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