Square Enix is set to release the next Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Evercold, on 23 February 2027, moving it from an earlier January 2027 window. Several outlets report that the change comes alongside new details for players, including an upcoming pre-order and early access schedule.
Evergold’s announcement also includes a second new job: Zephyr, described as a physical ranged DPS that uses a crossbow and a bird companion. Outlets frame the job reveal as part of a broader set of expansion updates tied to the Fan Fest period, with coverage focused on what players will get and when they can start.
While the reporting broadly agrees on the February 23 launch date and the Zephyr job, approaches differ. One outlet emphasizes a quality-oriented reason for the delay, while another highlights the shift from January to a confirmed February date and references who is taking responsibility in narrative framing. A fourth focuses on the Fan Fest announcement and breaks out the specific pre-order and early access start dates.
