Square Enix Delays Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold to February 2027 and Prepares Major Expansion

The upcoming expansion for Final Fantasy XIV will introduce the Zephyr job, a crossbow user accompanied by a flying companion. The game has registered more than 35 million accounts, and fans can look forward to an Evangelion-themed raid series.

The sixth major expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online will launch on February 23, 2027, shifting from its previously planned January release. Early access will begin on February 19.

Square Enix announced that pre-orders for Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will start on November 4, 2026. The expansion will kick off a new story arc called The Godless Realms Saga.

Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo also showcased the new Zephyr job, which joins the previously announced Bastion. It is a ranged combatant equipped with a crossbow and a flying companion named Nephele. Its playstyle centers on high mobility and dodging enemy attacks.

A new trailer showcased fresh locations, characters, and gameplay sequences.

Players will also receive another Evangelion-themed raid series. Square Enix additionally reported that the number of registered Final Fantasy XIV accounts has surpassed 35 million.