Final Fantasy XIV Online Expansion Evercold Launches in February 2027

Square Enix has officially detailed the launch schedule for Evercold, the upcoming sixth expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online. During the recent Fan Fest gathering in Tokyo, the publisher confirmed that the expansion is now slated to arrive on February 23, 2027, moving back slightly from an earlier tentative window of January 2027.

Players planning to dive into the new adventure ahead of the crowd will have early opportunities to participate. Pre-orders for Evercold are set to open on November 4, 2026, granting eligible players early access beginning on February 19, 2027.

The presentation also highlighted that the expansion will introduce a brand-new job alongside other fresh additions to the long-running MMORPG, which is currently playable on Nintendo's platform.

Announced release date: 23 Feb 2027