Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the upcoming Patch 8.0 expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, is now set for February 23, 2027. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida confirmed the delay, moving it out of its January window and giving Square Enix roughly three extra weeks to reach the level of quality players expect.
Square Enix still describes Patch 8.0 as Final Fantasy XIV’s sixth expansion and the opening chapter of the Godless Realms Saga. It will raise the level cap from 100 to 110, add the Bastion tank, introduce the Zephyr ranged DPS with a crossbow and bird companion, and bring in an Evolved combat mode.
Square Enix has also outlined a lot of what’s coming with it: Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII Remake crossover raids, Fierce 8-player raids, the 4-player Gauntlet of Power, a branching story, and new areas that include Sessrymnir and Skioblaonir from the Fourth. There’s also the EVANGELION: Ghosts of Desire trailer, plus a Collector’s Edition packed with a Reaper figure, keychain, plush, tapestry, and art box. If you play regularly, it still looks like a worthwhile pickup, even with the mixed fan response to the delay and the system changes.
Pre-orders open November 4, 2026, and early access begins February 19, 2027.
Evercold will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PC through Steam. The release lands as Final Fantasy XIV passes 35 million accounts and heads to Nintendo Switch 2 with its first completely new expansion on the platform.
Author: Jesús Bosque
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