Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will launch on February 23, 2027 worldwide. Early access for Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will be available starting February 23, 2027, and pre-orders for the expansion will open on November 4. Originally, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold was planned to release in January 2027.
Alongside the release date announcement, Square Enix revealed the new Zephyr physical ranged DPS job coming in Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold. Zephyr employs the use of a crossbow with support from an avian familiar. Players can also look forward to exploring the new area Sessrymnir, the Realmship of Earth.
A Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Collector’s Bundle will be available with a collection of physical items: the Evercold Special Art Box, Expertly Crafted Reaper Figure, Ethos Metal Keychain, Köttr Mini Plush, and Tapestry of the Fourth. Also included is the digital Collector’s Edition, featuring three in-game items: the Crystal Skyltborg bastion weapon, Vallhallar Odin mount, and Entreat Crystal emote. More pre-order information will be revealed soon.
Final Fantasy XIV released on August 4 for Nintendo Switch 2 in the Nintendo eShop. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to play Final Fantasy XIV, but players must purchase a dedicated Final Fantasy XIV subscription for the Switch 2 version. This subscription will be 50% off to all active subscribers of Final Fantasy XIV on other platforms.
Here’s a pricing breakdown (expansions require base game purchase):
- Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition – $19.99
- Final Fantasy XIV Complete Edition – $59.99 (discounted down to $41.99)
- Final Fantasy XIV Complete Collector’s Edition – $139.99 (discounted down to $97.99)
- Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Expansion – $39.99
- Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Collector’s Edition – $59.99
Final Fantasy XIV is available now for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
