Discover Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold
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Square Enix has confirmed that FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold will launch on February 23, 2027. The expansion introduces a new Physical Ranged DPS job called Zephyr and a weekly activity system designed to give players more control over their progression.
Pre-orders open on November 4, 2026, with Early Access starting February 19 for players who pre-order the expansion.
New Zephyr job revealed for Evercold
Zephyr is one of two new jobs coming with Evercold, joining the previously announced Tank job Bastion. The new Physical Ranged DPS fights with a crossbow and is accompanied by an avian companion named Nephele.
Square Enix also released a dedicated trailer showing Zephyr in action, offering a first look at its combat abilities.
Final Fantasy XIV introduces weekly activities
Evercold will also introduce a new system called Adventurer Activity, changing how players work towards certain progression rewards. Instead of relying on daily tasks, the system puts more emphasis on weekly goals.
Players can choose between different activities to earn Activity Points, rather than having to complete a fixed set of daily tasks. This means they can focus on the content they enjoy and spread their progress across the week instead of feeling pressured to log in every day.
A catch-up feature is also planned, allowing players to recover missed points from a previous week. The exact point requirements and rewards have not yet been fully detailed.
Evercold release date and Early Access
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold launches on February 23, 2027, with Early Access beginning on February 19. Pre-orders open November 4, 2026.
Watch the full expansion trailer below:
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold | Full Trailer | Launches February 23, 2027
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