Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold Expansion: New Raids, Crossovers, and Features Revealed for 2027 Release
October 31, 2026
A major Evercold expansion is underway, introducing high-difficulty content such as tougher eight-player raids, a four-player Gauntlet of Power boss rush, and a new housing, PvP, and chocobo upgrade trajectory beyond Patch 8.1, along with a refreshed Seasons reward system and expanded character creation and skins.
A crossover trailer for EVANGELION: Ghosts of Desire accompanied announcements of alliance-based eight-player battles and retooled endgame challenges.
Evercold will feature crossovers and collaborations, including Neon Genesis Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII, plus a new Tank Job named Bastion and other system enhancements.
Official Lodestone confirms new dates for Evercold but does not disclose the reasons for the delay.
The postponement is framed around a focus on stability and quality, with ongoing tweaks to non-Evercold jobs and role actions evident.
Early community reactions are not yet verified; forthcoming Steam reviews and forum quotes are anticipated.
A new in-game job named Zephyr is mentioned in coverage, with details pending official confirmation.
Preorders begin next week, with official details to accompany the preorder launch.
Evercold sits amid a busy winter for Square Enix, with Switch 2 launch and expansion cadence, noting a 115-day lead time for marketing and anticipation.
PC Gamer and other outlets discuss FF14’s ongoing developments, while the core news centers on delay, preorder details, and expansion specifics.
Context from a Dawntrail review provides backdrop as Evercold enters its era.
A December benchmark test will help PC players verify system readiness before launch, though exact PC requirements are yet to be announced.
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PC Gamer • Oct 31, 2026
Final Fantasy 14: Evercold delayed to February, preorders start next week
Polygon.com • Oct 31, 2026
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold release date delayed until February
Notebookcheck • Oct 31, 2026
Release date of Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold pushed back