FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold remains scheduled for January 2027, but Square Enix has not confirmed a launch day. Released on July 25, 2026, the extended trailer shows more of the Fourth Reflection and its frozen landscapes. Pricing, editions and preorder details have not been announced.
What Square Enix has confirmed for Evercold
- Evercold is planned for January 2027, with no exact date.
- The extended trailer was shared on July 25, 2026.
- The Bastion is the first of two newly announced jobs.
- The level cap will rise from 100 to 110.
This expansion begins the second chapter of the saga of the godless lands. The Warrior of Light travels to a Reflection gripped by cold. Players can also follow the latest video game announcements while they wait.
The Bastion brings a new tank job
The trailer introduces the Bastion, the first of the two newly announced jobs. This tank uses a skyltborg and belongs to the Evolved combat mode. The increase from level 100 to 110 also gives players preparing their progression a concrete benchmark.
Square Enix has also announced zones, dungeons, trials, hunts and raids. An alliance raid titled EVANGELION - Ghosts of Desire is planned. Some elements may arrive after launch, however, and the exact day-one content remains unclear.
January 2027 is still only a window
Without a confirmed release day, players cannot yet plan a return, a progression catch-up or a group's roster around a fixed deadline. Editions, possible bonuses and the preorder schedule are also still unknown.
The announced platforms are PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, Mac and Steam. Technical details have yet to be clarified. Also check video game news and our gaming features for the next major announcements.
Evercold separates Reborn from Evolved combat
After Dawntrail, Evercold places more emphasis on system changes and progression. Reborn and Evolved are intended to offer two approaches to combat: the former extends the current mechanics, while the latter is meant to reinforce job identity. Comparisons with Dawntrail remain limited because detailed information on Evercold is incomplete. The direction is nevertheless clear: the expansion aims to widen the game's scope while retaining a familiar entry point for veterans.
Compared with Dawntrail, the announced focus on Reborn and Evolved appears more closely tied to how jobs are played than to simply discovering a new setting. That comparison has a firm limit: current announcements do not yet show the true scale of these changes or their effect on group balance.
For players, the practical choice is to wait before planning a purchase or a specific return. Veterans will want to see how the Bastion and Evolved mode work. Regular groups will be watching the announced intermediate difficulty for eight-player raids. Returning players, meanwhile, have time to progress through the story before January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When will Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold be released?
Evercold is scheduled for January 2027, but no exact date has been confirmed.
Where can I watch the official trailer?
The trailer is embedded at the top of this page. Updates are also shared through the official Lodestone.
Which platforms have been announced?
The expansion has been announced for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, Mac and Steam.
Which new job has been confirmed?
The Bastion has been confirmed. It fills the tank role and uses a skyltborg.
Are the price and editions known?
No. The available information provides no price, editions or preorder date.
To keep following the topic, also read our article on the Final Fantasy 14 Evercold trailer for January 2027 and our article on Final Fantasy 14: Evercold's extended teaser reveals more.
To verify the information at the source, see the official source.
Verified sources
These links allow readers to verify the key information used in this article.
- crunchyroll.com: Crunchyroll News shared Evercold's extended teaser on July 25, 2026.
- na.finalfantasyxiv.com: the official Lodestone announces an Evercold site update with the second trailer, the Bastion and the Fourth Reflection.
- fr.finalfantasyxiv.com: the official French site confirms the January 2027 window, platforms and announced systems.
