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Square Enix unveils Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold – coming in January 2027
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the next expansion set to launch in January 2027, during their Fan Festival in Anaheim. The expansion will introduce new jobs, increase the level cap to 110, and feature an Evangelion crossover alliance raid. Additionally, the Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial will be expanded to include the Shadowbringers expansion on April 28, and the game is confirmed for a Nintendo Switch 2 port in August.
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 XIV: Evercold expansion, Switch 2 version, and Evangelion collaboration announced
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the upcoming 8.0 expansion for their MMORPG. The company also revealed plans for a version of the game on the next generation Nintendo Switch and a collaboration with the Evangelion franchise.
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.
2 Jobs Arrive in FFXIV Evercold Alongside Evolved Mode
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Anaheim, Director Naoki Yoshida announced two new jobs for the upcoming "Evercold" expansion, one DPS and one Tank, both original to the game. The expansion, set to launch in January 2027, will also introduce a new job action system with "Reborn" and "Evolved" modes for existing jobs and increase the level cap to 110. A new Nintendo Switch version is also planned for August 2026.
Final Fantasy 14 Switch 2 officially confirmed for August after free 1-month trial to show us how the MMO runs on…
Square Enix has officially confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV, set to launch in August, following rumors teased by director Naoki Yoshida. Prior to the launch, a free one-month trial will be available to showcase the MMO's performance on the new handheld.
FFXIV Switch 2 Version Coming, PS4 Support Planned Through 8.3
Final Fantasy XIV will receive a version for the Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, requiring a separate subscription. Support for the PlayStation 4 version is planned through patch 8.3, with the team expecting to hit data limits thereafter. The MMORPG is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Final Fantasy 14 coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 14 will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August, featuring a free one-month early access period. The game will require a separate subscription not tied to Nintendo Switch Online, though existing subscribers will receive a 50 percent discount.
Final Fantasy 14 is getting an Evangelion raid series, and shamelessly I'm even more excited for it than anything…
Square Enix announced at Fan Fest 2026 that Final Fantasy XIV will receive a new Evangelion crossover raid series that will span multiple tiers. This announcement comes alongside the reveal of the next expansion, Evercold, set for a January 2027 release. Director Naoki Yoshida expressed excitement for the collaboration, comparing its potential to the NieR Automata raid series.
The Stream Team: Happy 19th anniversary, Lord of the Rings Online!
Massively OP's MJ is joining the 19th anniversary celebration for The Lord of the Rings Online, which includes an anniversary scavenger hunt, event quests, a festival instance, and a new quest for a cosmetic pet. The stream will cover the festivities live, with the full stream posted later. Other games like AdventureQuest 3D, Planet Crafter, and Guild Wars 2 are also featured in upcoming streams.
8.0 FFXIV Gets Character Creation Changes, Seasons, Armoury Update
During Final Fantasy XIV's US Fan Fest 2026, Naoki Yoshida announced significant updates for version 8.0, including a shift from daily to weekly activity systems, an Armoury system update, character action skins, and expanded character creation options. These changes aim to reduce grind and improve player convenience, with the new season system grouping patches together without additional cost.
FFXIV Evercold Concept Art for Characters, Towns, Locations Shared
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 US keynote, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida shared concept art for the upcoming Evercold expansion. The art showcased characters, towns, and locations within the expansion's new region, the Fourth Reflection of Hydaelyn, which is covered in ice and inhabited by gigantic arcane entities. The expansion is set to debut in January 2027 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Some 35,000 people signed up to test EverQuest Legends, whose beta begins today
The beta for EverQuest Legends, a standalone throwback game backed by Daybreak Game Company, begins today with an initial wave of a few hundred players selected from nearly 35,000 sign-ups. Executive producer David Youssefi stated that more participants will be added over the coming weeks. The beta is under a strict NDA, and the full launch is still planned for July.
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 XIV’s Fan Festival in Anaheim is about to begin
Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Anaheim is set to begin, with producer and director Naoki Yoshida expected to reveal details about the next expansion and other upcoming content. MOP will provide a full breakdown of the keynote announcements for fans who cannot attend or wish to read about the news later.
DEFEAT THE PLAGUE IN DUNGEON FIGHTER ONLINE’S NEW APOSTLE DELEZIE UPDATE!
Dungeon Fighter Online has launched its new "Delezie of Plague" Raid update, introducing a challenging endgame raid against the Apostle Delezie, new weapons, upgrades, and character renewals. The update also features several in-game events designed to reward players with exclusive items and cosmetics. Dungeon Fighter Online is available for free on PC via its official webpage, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Classic MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot is lifting a bunch of restrictions on free-to-play accounts in its latest update
Broadsword has significantly reduced restrictions on free-to-play accounts in the classic MMORPG Dark Age of Camelot. Players on Endless Conquest accounts can now access all races and classes, and the grace period for unsubscribed accounts to become Endless Conquest has been shortened. The update also includes extensions to the realm rank system and various quality-of-life improvements.
How to Play World of Warcraft Efficiently When You Have Limited Time | Invision Game Community
This guide provides strategies for playing World of Warcraft efficiently with limited time, emphasizing setting clear goals, prioritizing weekly content, and batching activities. It also suggests using addons, considering boosting services, joining a guild, logging out strategically, and accepting that not all content can be experienced to maximize enjoyment and progress.
