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Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 has some frame rate issues, game director says players don’t have to be concerned
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida addressed performance concerns for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 port, stating that while some frame rate drops may occur in crowded towns, a stable 30 frames per second can still be achieved. Yoshida expressed enthusiasm for the console's versatility and assured players that the performance should not be a major concern.
FF14 Evercold's 'Evolved Mode' jobs aren't a replacement, because Yoshi-P remembers what happened to Star Wars Galaxies
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida discussed the upcoming 'Evolved Mode' for the Evercold expansion, emphasizing it will be an optional alternative to the existing 'Reborn Mode' to avoid alienating the player base. Yoshida cited the unpopular overhaul of Star Wars Galaxies as a cautionary tale, ensuring that established systems will remain supported and viable. The development of Evolved Mode began about a year and a half ago, with battle system planner Hikaru Tamaki playing a key role.
Naoki Yoshida On Final Fantasy XIV’s Ongoing Evolution
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida announced the upcoming expansion Evercold at the North American Fan Festival, detailing new narrative directions and gameplay systems. The expansion will feature an "Evolved Combat" system and improvements to player matching. Yoshida also confirmed the game's arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 in August and discussed the eventual discontinuation of PlayStation 4 support due to hardware limitations.
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Expansion And Switch 2 Version Announced
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the next major expansion launching in January 2027, which will include new jobs, a level cap increase to 110, and new content. A version for the Nintendo Switch 2 is also set for August 2026 with a separate subscription. The announcement was made at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, which also revealed an Evangelion collaboration and a battle system overhaul.
Final Fantasy 14 boss Yoshi-P "can't really imagine" the MMO coming to an end, hopes in 10 years time there's a conclusion that rivals Endwalker
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida, also known as Yoshi-P, stated that he cannot imagine the MMORPG coming to an end, even in 10 years. He expressed hope that a conclusion rivaling Endwalker might be possible in the future. The discussion took place during a Fan Festival Q&A panel.
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P has considered a single-player version of the MMO because some fans think "an…
Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Naoki Yoshida has considered the possibility of a single-player spin-off game set in the MMO's world. This idea stems from some fans' reluctance to engage with online-only titles. Yoshida discussed this during a Q&A panel at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026.
Final Fantasy 14's next expansion ushers in an ice age and adds in an Evangelion crossover for good measure
Square Enix announced a new expansion for Final Fantasy 14, titled Evercold, which will introduce the Godless Realms Saga storyline and a crossover event with Neon Genesis Evangelion. The game's free trial will now extend up to the Shadowbringers expansion, and combat systems are receiving a rework with Reborn and Evolved modes. Additionally, daily duties are being replaced with a weekly progression system.
Final Fantasy 14 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August – but there's a catch
Final Fantasy XIV will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, requiring a separate monthly subscription for Switch players. While the game will be free to download on the platform and won't need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, this new subscription is in addition to existing ones for PC and console players. Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu and Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the news at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026.
A Single-Player Final Fantasy 14 Could Happen If It Weren't For One Big Problem, Director Yoshida Says
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida stated that a single-player version of the MMORPG is a possibility for the future, but the current development team is too busy with the main game. He also mentioned that if the team were to retire from Final Fantasy XIV Online, they might consider it as a post-retirement project. Yoshida also confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV is planned for release on the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy XIV's Biggest Expansions Almost Had Very Different Names--Here's What They Were
Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, Evercold, was almost named 'Absolute Zero,' according to director Naoki Yoshida. He revealed that several major expansions, including Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker, also had their original proposed names rejected by Square Enix for various reasons, including legal issues.
Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy XIV Online's Next Expansion 'Evercold'
Square Enix announced the next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online, titled 'Evercold,' during Naoki Yoshida's keynote at FFXIV Fan Festival 2026. Set to launch in January 2027 for PC, Mac, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2, the expansion introduces new jobs, areas, and a level cap increase to 110. It also features an unprecedented battle system overhaul with 'Reborn' and 'Evolved' modes, alongside a crossover raid series with the anime EVANGELION.
Final Fantasy XIV Announces Its Next Expansion Evercold
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV Online's sixth expansion, Evercold, set to launch in January 2027 for PC, Mac, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion introduces a new saga, two new jobs, raises the level cap to 110, and features new cities, areas, dungeons, and raid series. Additionally, the game will receive a battle system overhaul with Reborn and Evolved modes, alongside a crossover event with the anime Evangelion.
Final Fantasy 14's battle system planner got his start at Square Enix when he interviewed producer Yoshi-P as a journalist and "used the opportunity to ask him for a job"
Final Fantasy XIV's battle system planner, Hikaru Tamaki, shared how he secured his role at Square Enix by interviewing producer Naoki Yoshida and asking for a job. Tamaki, who has been with the company for 13 years, transitioned from a career in game journalism to game development.
Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Expansion Revealed for January 2027 with Major System Additions and Overhaul
The upcoming expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, titled Evercold, is set to launch in January 2027 and will introduce significant system overhauls and a new story arc called "The Godless Realms Saga." The expansion will feature a new region, the "Fourth reflection," and introduce new gameplay features like "Adventurer Activity" for weekly rewards and an updated item level progression system. The game is also confirmed for Nintendo Switch, with a separate subscription requirement, and the PlayStation 4 version is nearing its end-of-life support.
Yoshi-P won't tell Final Fantasy 14 players what the new tank and ranged physical DPS jobs are, but he will dare…
Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed that the upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, will introduce two new original jobs: a tank and a physical ranged DPS. While the exact jobs remain a mystery, Yoshida hinted that players could find clues on his T-shirt. The expansion will also feature changes to daily roulettes and the tomestone grind, and a port for the Nintendo Switch was confirmed.
Evercold Will Usher In Final Fantasy XIV’s New Era In 2027
Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, Evercold, is set to release in January 2027, introducing a new ice-ravaged Shard and expanding character customization options. The update will also bring significant changes to the game's design philosophy, including a shift to weekly focus for tasks and adjustments to item level handling. A Nintendo Switch version is planned for August, and the free trial will be expanded to include Shadowbringers.
FF14 Evercold will "unite the stars" in January - here's everything Yoshi-P said in his massive Fanfest keynote
Final Fantasy XIV's next expansion, Evercold, is set to launch in January 2027, introducing the "Godless Realms Saga" and a new ice-themed continent. Game Director Naoki Yoshida revealed updates to core systems, including a shift to a weekly-based activity system, expanded character customization, and new job modes. The expansion will also feature new raids, dungeons, and a crossover alliance raid with Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Final Fantasy XIV’s fan festival reveals Evercold for January 27 and a major rework of the game’s major progression
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the next major expansion set to release in January 2027. The expansion will introduce a new saga called the Godless Realms, a rework of the game's progression system focusing on weekly activities, and two new original jobs. Further details on character customization, raid difficulties, and other content updates were also revealed.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold promises to respect your "limited free time" as Yoshi-P teases the death of tomestones and daily roulettes, alongside shared item levels across every job
Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming 8.0 update, titled Evercold, will introduce significant endgame progression changes designed to respect player time. Director Naoki Yoshida revealed that daily tomestone roulettes will be replaced by weekly activity missions, and the highest item level achieved will be shared across all jobs. These changes aim to offer more flexibility in how players engage with the game's endgame content.
It's Happening: Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming To Switch 2 This August
Final Fantasy XIV is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in August, announced by producer Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu. The MMORPG will launch with a one-month free period for early access, after which a separate subscription will be required specifically for the Switch 2 version, though existing subscribers will receive a 50% discount. This announcement coincides with the reveal of the next major expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, slated for January 2027.
