The sixth major expansion for Final Fantasy XIV Online will be released on February 23, 2027, instead of the planned January. Early access will open on February 19.
Square Enix announced that pre-orders for Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will launch on November 4, 2026. The expansion will kick off a new storyline chapter, The Godless Realms Saga.
At Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo, the new Zephyr job was also unveiled, joining the previously announced Bastion. It is a ranged fighter with a crossbow and a flying companion, Nephele. The core of its playstyle will be mobility and evading enemy attacks.
The new trailer showcased new locations, characters, and gameplay sequences.
Players can also look forward to another series of raids inspired by Evangelion. Square Enix also reported that the number of registered Final Fantasy XIV accounts has surpassed 35 million.