FFXIV Evercold Release Date: February 23, 2027, Early Access, Pre-Orders, New Jobs & Editions

Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the Patch 8.0 expansion, now has a firm release date. Square Enix announced at the Tokyo Fan Festival keynote on October 30, 2026, that it will launch on February 23, 2027, about four weeks later than the earlier January 2027 window.

Evercold Release Date and Key Dates

Early access is for players who pre-order. Start times may vary by region, so check the official Lodestone page.

Was Evercold Delayed?

Yes. Evercold was first announced for January 2027, and many older articles still say so. The new date moves the launch to February 23, 2027, which works out to a delay of roughly four weeks.

Evercold Editions

Evercold will be sold in four versions:

• Standard Edition
• Digital Collector's Edition
• Collector's Bundle
• Collector's Box

The physical Collector's Edition includes a Reaper figure, an Ethos metal keychain, a Kottr mini plush, a "Tapestry of the Fourth" and a special art box. Check the Square Enix store for prices, which vary by region.

What Is Evercold?

Evercold is the sixth expansion for FFXIV, after Dawntrail. It opens a new story arc called The Godless Realms saga, sending the Warrior of Light to the Fourth reflection.

What's New in Evercold?

• Level cap: raised from 100 to 110
• New jobs: two new jobs, including Bastion (a tank) and a new physical ranged DPS, reported as Zephyr
• New areas: Naglfar, Hringhorni, and the city of Fargarth
• New combat modes: Reborn and Evolved modes
• Raids: a new raid series, Beyond the Lifestream, a new Ultimate, and a new eight-player difficulty called Fierce, between Normal and Savage
• Crossover: the EVANGELION: Ghosts of Desire alliance raid series
• Other content: a "Gauntlet of Power" duty with up to five dungeon bosses in a row, expanded character customization, character action skins, chocobo companion changes and housing updates

What Do You Get Without Buying Evercold?

Square Enix says some 8.0 changes are available to all players, including the overarching game design changes, the new battle system, PvP updates, Duty Support updates and housing updates.

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Platforms

Evercold is planned for:

• PlayStation 5
• PC (Windows and Steam) and Mac
• Xbox Series X|S
• Nintendo Switch 2
• PlayStation 4, which Square Enix expects to support through about Patch 8.3

Before Evercold: What to Do Now

• Finish the Dawntrail main scenario, which concluded with Patch 7.56.
• Look out for pre-order bonuses from November 4.
• Check your system requirements, which Square Enix has said won't change drastically from Dawntrail.

Sources

• Gematsu: Evercold delayed to February 23, 2027
• MMO Huts: Evercold moves to February 2027
• FFXIV Community Wiki: Evercold
• Eorzean Tavern: Evercold hub
• Gematsu: Extended teaser trailer and Switch 2 date
• Official FFXIV Lodestone

FAQ

When does FFXIV Evercold release? February 23, 2027.

When does early access start? February 19, 2027, for players who pre-order.

When do pre-orders open? November 4, 2026.

Was Evercold delayed? Yes, from January 2027 to February 23, 2027.

What is the new level cap? 110.

Will it be on PS4? Yes, with support expected through about Patch 8.3.

Last updated: October 31, 2026. Dates and details can change, so check the official Lodestone.