Square Enix Announces Evercold as Next Final Fantasy XIV Expansion Square Enix made a big splash at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Anaheim by unveiling Evercold as the next expansion, set to launch in January 2027. The expansion will kick off the Godless Realms Saga story arc, offering players a thrilling new chapter in the Warrior of Light's journey. One of the most exciting announcements was the collaboration with Khara Inc. to bring an Evangelion Crossover Alliance Raid to Evercold. This unique raid will surely delight fans of both Final Fantasy XIV and the iconic anime series. Evercold will also introduce a revamped battle system with two distinct modes: Reborn and Evolved. While Reborn will retain the current combat system, Evolved will focus on job identity, offering a fresh gameplay experience for players. Additionally, the expansion will bring new jobs, a level cap increase, new cities, areas, allies, dungeons, trials, raids, and PvP updates. Players can look forward to a new seasonal structure for rewards, character growth, an armoury update, and enhanced character customization options. The road to Evercold will be paved with exciting content updates leading up to Patch 8.0, including new main scenario quests, trials, and more. For newcomers, the Free Trial of Final Fantasy XIV will now include the Shadowbringers expansion, providing access to a wealth of content up to Patch 5.58. This expansion of the Free Trial offers a perfect opportunity for players to dive into the world of Eorzea. While the PlayStation 4 version of the game may face limitations in the future, Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV will be coming to the upcoming Switch 2 console in August. This expansion to a new platform opens up even more possibilities for players to enjoy the game. Source: press release
