At the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, California, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida officially announced an Evangelion Raid series crossover for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV). This collaboration marks a key milestone in the 30th anniversary celebration of the iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
While the event provided only a limited preview of the upcoming raids, several key details were revealed:
- Multiple Evangelion-themed raids are in development, with Khara overseeing Square Enix’s creative process.
- Current development focuses on art, designs, and 3D modeling.
- The teaser image for the raids prominently features Eva-01.
- The tentative name for the raid series is Ghosts of Desire, though this title may change.
- The raids will span all difficulty tiers in FFXIV.
Additional details are expected to be unveiled at future Fan Fests:
- Berlin Fan Fest – July 2026
- Tokyo Fan Fest – October 2026
These events may also showcase the first in-game footage and artwork from the raids. The full livestream of the Anaheim event is available for viewing below.
Availability and Platforms:
- Final Fantasy XIV is playable on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- The upcoming expansion, FFXIV: Evercold, is scheduled for release in January 2027.
Where to Watch Evangelion:
- The original Neon Genesis Evangelion anime is available on Netflix.
- The Rebuild of Evangelion movie series can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
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