During the US 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival keynote, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida officially unveiled the next major expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, titled Evercold.
The expansion is scheduled for release in January 2027 and marks the beginning of the Godless Realms saga.
First Trailer Teases Evercold’s Frozen World
The initial trailer for Evercold features an elderly woman recounting the tale of a Promised Land to an Au Ra child. The narrative reveals that this land has since become frozen over. However, the arrival of the Warrior of Light from the stars disrupts the frozen status quo, setting the stage for new adventures.
You can watch the first trailer for the new expansion below:
Note: The original article included a link to the trailer, which has been omitted here as per instructions.
Recent FFXIV Expansions and Updates
The last major expansion for Final Fantasy XIV was Dawntrail, released in July 2024. This expansion introduced several key updates, including:
- The Tural region to the game world
- Female Hrothgar as a playable race
- New jobs: Pictomancer and Viper
Square Enix has since implemented additional features through patches, such as Cosmic Exploration Field Operations and the upcoming Beastmaster limited-time job.
Platform Availability
Final Fantasy XIV is currently available on the following platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PC
The new expansion, Evercold, is currently in development and is confirmed for a January 2027 release.
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