Here's the FF14 Evercold release date and everything announced during Yoshi-P's Fanfest Tokyo keynote
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold will launch February 23, 2027, with early access beginning February 19, 2027, at 1:00 a.m. PST. Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida announced the delay during the Fanfest Tokyo keynote, apologizing for missing the original January target. The expansion introduces the Zephyr, a ranged physical DPS job, alongside new content including a Fierce Raid and Split Alliance Raid. Pre-orders will offer bonuses and early access to the Fourth. Yoshida noted the shift in schedule ensures the team delivers on its promises.
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- ✓ Final Fantasy XIV Evercold will officially launch on February 23, 2027.
- ✓ Early access for Evercold begins February 19, 2027, at 1:00 a.m. PST.
- ✓ The expansion introduces a new ranged physical DPS job called the Zephyr.
- ✓ Naoki Yoshida announced the delay at the Fanfest Tokyo keynote.
What changed
The Evercold release date was pushed from January to February 23, 2027.
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Final Fantasy XIV Evercold delayed to February 2027
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold will launch February 23, 2027, with early access beginning February 19, 2027, at 1:00 a.m. PST. Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida announced the delay during the Fanfest Tokyo keynote, apologizing for missing the original January target. The expansion introduces the Zephyr, a ranged physical DPS job, alongside new content including a Fierce Raid and Split Alliance Raid. Pre-orders will offer bonuses and early access to the Fourth. Yoshida noted the shift in schedule ensures the team delivers on its promises.
Why it matters
Evercold is the next major expansion for the MMORPG. The delay moves the launch from late January to late February. These updates were delivered by Naoki Yoshida and translator Michael-Christopher Koji Fox.
What is confirmed
- Final Fantasy XIV Evercold will officially launch on February 23, 2027.
- Early access for Evercold begins February 19, 2027, at 1:00 a.m. PST.
- The expansion introduces a new ranged physical DPS job called the Zephyr.
- Naoki Yoshida announced the delay at the Fanfest Tokyo keynote.
Still unconfirmed
- Evercold will include quality-of-life changes for Fishers and Black Mages.
- The expansion includes a Fierce Raid and Split Alliance Raid.
What to watch next
- Opening of Evercold pre-orders
- Release of the final Evercold trailer
- Details on specific quality-of-life changes for jobs
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