Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold
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Next Final Fantasy XIV Expansion Revealed, FFXIV Evercold Coming January 2027
The next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, titled Evercold, has been revealed and is set to launch in January 2027. This expansion marks Patch 8.0 and the beginning of The Godless Realms Saga for the popular MMORPG.
New Final Fantasy XIV Expansion Called Evercold
During the 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida announced the next expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, which will launch in January 2027 as the first part of the Godless Realms saga. The MMORPG addition introduces a frozen land and a new narrative where the Warrior of Light arrives to change everything. The previous expansion, Dawntrail, was released in July 2024.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold is the MMO's next big expansion, and it's coming early next year
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the next major expansion for the MMORPG, set to release in January 2027. Directed by Naoki Yoshida, this expansion follows Dawntrail and aims to revitalize the game with a gripping story and improvements, addressing player feedback after Dawntrail's mixed reception.
Final Fantasy 14 Is Coming To Switch 2, But With An Annoying Caveat
Final Fantasy XIV is confirmed to be launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August, but will require a separate subscription distinct from PC, Xbox, and PlayStation versions. While not needing a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, players will receive discounts on the separate Switch 2 subscription if they already subscribe on other platforms. The game's next expansion, Evercold, is slated for a January 2027 release.
FFXIV's End On PS4 Is Approaching, So You Have Two Years To Save For A PS5
Square Enix's Naoki Yoshida announced that support for the PlayStation 4 version of Final Fantasy XIV will end within approximately two years, encouraging players to save for a PlayStation 5. The announcement was made during Final Fantasy Fan Fest, where new content including Evangelion raids and an expansion called Evercold were also revealed. The game is also confirmed to be coming to the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals Next Expansion, Evercold, And Title Of Next Saga
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, Evercold, at the North American Fan Festival. Director Naoki Yoshida revealed that Evercold continues the new 'Godless Realms Saga' introduced in the previous expansion, Dawntrail. The expansion's teaser trailer hints at a conflict involving an encroaching ice storm and reuniting with old allies.
