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Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Expansion Arrives January 2027

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The highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Evercold, is set to launch in January 2027. It will introduce new jobs, a level cap increase to 110, and significant system overhauls. Additionally, a Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for August 2026, alongside major crossover events.

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The Sixth Axis

Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest reveals masses of new details including a new Job, Collector’s Edition, and Switch 2 release

During Final Fantasy Fan Festival Berlin 2026, Square Enix revealed new details for the upcoming expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold. The expansion will introduce a new Main Tank Job called Bastion, new areas like the sky-based realmship Naglfar, and a new feature allowing players more freedom in choosing their main scenario route with Auto Content Balancing. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 4, 2026, with a free one-month subscription period, and a Collector's Edition featuring both physical and digital in-game items was also announced.

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Nintendo Everything

Final Fantasy 14 reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date and pricing, Final Fantasy 7 remake collaboration, more

Square Enix announced the Nintendo Switch 2 release date for Final Fantasy 14 as August 4, 2026, alongside details for the upcoming expansion, Evercold, launching January 2027. The expansion will feature a new job called Bastion, a crossover raid series with Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy titled 'Beyond the Lifestream,' and significant updates to game systems and character customization.

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Retro Gamer

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series comes to Final Fantasy 14 as part of Evercold's new raid series, and veterans of…

Final Fantasy 14 will feature a crossover raid series with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, titled 'Beyond the Lifestream,' as part of the upcoming Evercold expansion. The raid will include three tiers and three difficulty levels, with the first tier launching in update 8.01. Original Final Fantasy 7 writer Kazushige Nojima and artist Tetsuya Nomura are involved in the project, and new outfits inspired by Tifa and Barret will be unlockable.

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PC GamesN

FF14 Evercold release date window, jobs, trailers, and latest news

The next major expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, titled Evercold, is slated for a January 2027 release and will increase the level cap to 110. The expansion introduces a new saga called 'The Godless Realms Saga,' fundamental overhauls to systems like weekly rewards and character creation, and an 'Evolved Mode' for jobs. A significant crossover with Neon Genesis Evangelion is also planned for the alliance raid series.

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Monster Vine

Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Expansion Announced for January 2027

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the next expansion for its MMORPG, launching in January 2027. The expansion will introduce a new region, a major battle system overhaul with two modes, two new jobs, and raise the level cap to 110. A crossover raid with Evangelion, titled Evangelion – Ghosts of Desire, was also revealed. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, and the free trial will be expanded to include the Shadowbringers expansion.

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Games Press

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES EVERCOLD— LATEST FINAL FANTASY XIV EXPANSION SET FOR JANUARY 2027

Square Enix announced Evercold, the sixth expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online, launching in January 2027. The expansion will feature a crossover alliance raid with Evangelion, a battle system overhaul, new jobs, and increased level cap. Additionally, a Nintendo Switch version of the game is slated for August 2026, and the Shadowbringers expansion has been added to the free trial.

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Happy Gamer

Final Fantasy XIV Evercold Teaser Hints at Icy New Adventure

Square Enix has released a teaser trailer for an upcoming Final Fantasy XIV expansion titled "Evercold." The title suggests a new adventure with themes of cold, preservation, and potentially emotional distance, following the events of Endwalker. Players are actively speculating on the lore implications and potential new territories.

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CGmag Online

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.

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Gaming Instincts

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.

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Nintendo Life

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.

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Nintendo Life

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.

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Shack News

Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold is the next expansion for Square Enix's MMORPG

Square Enix has announced that the next expansion for their MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, titled Evercold, is scheduled to launch in Winter 2027. Further details about the expansion's content have not yet been revealed.

Gaming Bolt

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold Expansion Announced, Drops January 2027

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 14: Evercold, a new expansion set to launch in January 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X/S. The expansion introduces a new Warrior of Light named The Wanderer, who is a Reaper, and promises player-friendly content, a new seasonal system, expanded character customization, and updated combat modes.

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Console Creatures

Final Fantasy 14 Evercold Announced, Neon Genesis Evangelion Crossover Teased, Switch 2 Port Confirmed | Console Creatures

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 14: Evercold, a new expansion set to begin 'The Godless Realms Saga' in January 2027. The announcement, made at FFXIV Fan Fest, also teased a Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover raid and confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 port for August. The expansion follows the 2024 release of Dawntrail and will introduce new jobs and UI enhancements.

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Noisy Pixel

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.

CGmag Online

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.

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PC GamesN

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.

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The Sixth Axis

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.

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Massively Overpovered

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.

Gematsu

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.