FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold is an expansion for the online role-playing game FINAL FANTASY XIV. The story takes the Warrior of Light to the fourth shard, a world in icy conditions. New areas, two additional jobs and sweeping changes to combat and rewards expand the base game.

The story continues the journey through the different worlds of Ætheris. The expansion is not a standalone playable role-playing game.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold releases on Feb 23, 2027. Early access for eligible pre-orders begins on Feb 19, 2027 at 10 a.m. Central European Time.

Pre-orders start Nov 4, 2026. The release date applies to the announced PC and console versions.

Evercold is coming to PC (Windows and macOS), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. On PC, the expansion is planned for both the Windows version and the Steam version of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

No native version has been announced for the original Nintendo Switch or Xbox One.

Evercold expands the MMORPG with new main quests, areas, dungeons and raids. The maximum character level rises from 100 to 110. Rewards, gear progression and the combat system are also being reworked.

The order of certain new areas can be chosen freely after a main story checkpoint. In selected regions, the strength of enemies and content scales to your character level.

Evercold expands FINAL FANTASY XIV Online with a new chapter of the main story, two jobs and new game systems. The content builds on the existing online role-playing game.

The different purchase versions differ in their extras. The physical Collector’s Box alone does not include a game code for the expansion.

Evercold requires FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on the same platform. The access and subscription terms of the online role-playing game apply to the expansion.

The platform version must match the version of FINAL FANTASY XIV you are using.

Bastion and Zephyr add two new playable jobs. Bastion takes the tank role, while Zephyr fights as a physical ranged DPS. Both jobs use the new Evolution combat mode.

This gives the expansion a new option for groups that need a tank, as well as a mobile damage job for ranged combat.

Bastion is a new tank job with the Skyltborg weapon. Its abilities are designed for the Evolution variant of the combat system.

As a tank, it takes the focus of enemy attacks and complements the existing tank classes in FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Zephyr fights with a crossbow and is supported by the feathered companion Nephele. He belongs to the physical ranged attacker role and is built for mobile combat.

Square Enix unveiled the job at Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo with a dedicated gameplay trailer.

The journey takes the Warrior of Light to the fourth shard of Ætheris. This world is shaped by relentless cold and puts new cultures, inhabitants and conflicts at its centre.

Fargarth and Hjartadunur are among the new cities. The expansion also introduces previously unknown peoples and giant enemies.

Four massive airships shape exploration of the new world: Naglfar stands for water, Hringhorni for fire, Sessrymnir for earth and Skíðblaðnir for wind.

The floating landscapes connect the journey through the fourth shard with new locations that contain their own settlements and environments.

Evercold introduces a choice between the familiar Reborn mode and the new Evolution mode. Evolution highlights the quirks of individual jobs more strongly, while Reborn builds on the existing combat style.

Bastion and Zephyr are exclusively intended for Evolution. For the remaining jobs, switching between both variants is planned.

A new season system changes how gear and other rewards are earned. Square Enix aims to account for different playstyles with this and to reorganise the paths to higher item level.

Different progression paths are planned for casual activities and demanding raids.

Evercold brings the EVANGELION – Ghosts of Desire Alliance Raid series and the new Raid series Beyond the Stream of Life. In addition, eight-player groups will be able to take on new variants of boss fights from Alliance Raids.

"Savage" adds another difficulty level between Normal and Extreme. Existing Alliance Raids are set to be split into two parts in the future.

New dungeons, trials and a Fatal Raid expand the endgame content. FATEs, Hunt and treasure hunting are also part of the announced offer.

"Zenith of Power" confronts groups with a sequence of up to five dungeon bosses.

Character creation is expanded with more freedom in colour choice, finer facial settings, additional face paints and eyeshadow. Selected armour pieces can be hidden.

Customisable combat animations are also meant to let you make individual actions more personal.

In certain areas of Evercold, the game scales the strength of enemies and selected activities to your character level. This is meant to make it easier for characters with different progress to team up.

The rewards from certain activities are also adjusted to the scaled level.