Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Expansion Announced
Square Enix has officially announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the next expansion of their critically acclaimed MMORPG. The reveal took place during the 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Anaheim, California.
Evercold's announcement was accompanied by a reveal trailer, giving players a first look at the expansion's setting and tone.
Presenting the next expansion coming to FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold! pic.twitter.com/lBoaEgBh4g
— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) April 24, 2026
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Trailer Breakdown
The Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold reveal trailer opens with flashbacks featuring the Warrior of Light from the game's previous expansions. It also suggests that a rejoining of one of the thirteen reflections could be a major theme in Evercold.
Afterwards, the scene shifts to a story about the Warrior of Light being told to an Au Ra child. The Warrior of Light, alongside Estinien and Alphinaud, travels to a world where the ground beneath is an icy wasteland. It was confirmed on the official Final Fantasy XIV X account that this icy world is The Fourth.
Near the end of the trailer, the Warrior of Light can be seen as a Reaper, a scythe-wielding DPS job.
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Release Date
Based on the reveal trailer, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold is set to release in January 2027. It will be the sixth expansion of Square Enix's critically acclaimed MMORPG.
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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 4:06 AM.