In a nutshell
- Extended Trailer: New look at Evercold expansion, releasing January 2027
- Switch 2 Launch: FFXIV arrives August 4 with subscription discounts
- Crossovers: Evangelion raid “Ghosts of Desire” + FFVII Remake event “Beyond the Lifestream”
Square Enix has revealed fresh details for Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the upcoming Patch 8.0 expansion set to release in January 2027.
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Expansion Brings New Realms and Jobs
- New Job: Bastion
- New Areas: Naglfar (Realmship of Water) and Hringhorni (Realmship of Fire)
- New City: Fargarth
The expansion continues support for PlayStation 4, though Square Enix noted that PS4 support will likely end after Patch 8.3 in about two years.
Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 Version Launches August 4
The long‑awaited Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV will launch on August 4, with pre‑orders now available.
- Requires a separate monthly subscription (independent of other platforms)
- No Nintendo Switch Online subscription needed
- Existing subscribers on other platforms receive a 50% discount on the Switch 2 subscription fee
Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII Remake Crossovers
Square Enix also announced two major crossover events:
- Evangelion Raid Series: Ghosts of Desire
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Event: Beyond the Lifestream
