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The clock above counts down to Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, Square Enix's next expansion to the FFXIV MMORPG, expected late 2026.
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold is the next expansion to Square Enix's MMORPG, succeeding Dawntrail (2024) and continuing the post-Endwalker storyline. Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) returns as producer and director, with the FFXIV team continuing the franchise's two-year expansion cadence that has anchored the game since 2.0's relaunch in 2013.
Evercold is expected to introduce two new playable jobs, a new continent or region, and the next graphical-update phase that began in Dawntrail. After Dawntrail's mixed critical reception, the FFXIV team has signaled a return to the high-stakes, world-ending storytelling tone that defined Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers.
The expansion is expected to introduce two new jobs, a new continent or zone, an updated raid tier, and the next major graphical update sub-phase. Naoki Yoshida has previously confirmed that the team is committed to the multi-saga storytelling framework introduced with Dawntrail, with Evercold continuing that broader narrative arc.
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold launches in late 2026 (specific date pending). Pre-purchase early-access bundles are expected, with a 6:00 PM PT global early-access window the standard FFXIV launch model.
For more 2026 MMO expansion events, see the WoW Midnight countdown for Blizzard's March 2026 expansion.
When does Evercold launch? Late 2026 (exact date pending). Is Yoshi-P back? Yes — Naoki Yoshida continues as producer and director. Will there be new jobs? Two new playable jobs are expected. What platforms? PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, Xbox Series X|S.
