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Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold delayed to February 23, 2027; second new job Zephyr revealed

First reported Oct 31 ·Updated 5h ago ·13 sources ·0 comments

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What we know

Square Enix announced at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Tokyo that Evercold, the game's sixth expansion, will launch on February 23, 2027. It had previously been slated for January 2027. NL GM EG

Pre-orders begin November 4, 2026, and early access opens on February 19, 2027. Pre-ordering also unlocks in-game items immediately. NL GS

The second new job is Zephyr, a physical ranged DPS that fights with a crossbow and support from a bird familiar. EG GS

Polygon reports the delay is only a few weeks and that Square Enix is using the time to make sure the expansion meets quality expectations. GamesRadar+ describes it as a four-week delay. PO GR

Key facts

  • ReleaseFebruary 23, 2027
  • Early accessFebruary 19, 2027
  • Pre-ordersBegin November 4, 2026
  • EventFinal Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Tokyo

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  1. Added coverage from Rock Paper Shotgun and IGN. Summary updated.

  2. Added coverage from PC Gamer.

  3. Added coverage from Eurogamer and VideoGamer. Adds Zephyr job reveal and details on the delay.

  4. Added coverage from GamesRadar+, Polygon and Insider Gaming. Added reported delay reason, four-week gap, and early access details.

  5. Story created from IGN, GameSpot, Nintendo Life, Gematsu and Shacknews.

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