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FFXIV: Evercold releases February 23, 2027, Square Enix says
Pre-orders are open now on Steam. Square Enix says pre-ordering grants in-game items and early access starting February 19, 2027.
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First published Nov 4, 2026, 21:18 UTC · Updated Nov 4, 2026, 23:16 UTC · Today's edition · All stories from Nov 4, 2026
Square Enix announced on Steam on Wednesday that FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold will release on Tuesday, February 23, 2027. The post appeared on the Steam page for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. Square Enix also said Evercold is now available for pre-order.
According to the post, players who pre-order immediately receive in-game items. These are a new minion and an accessory that increases EXP earned. Pre-ordering also includes early access to Evercold before launch.
Square Enix says early access is scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2027 at 1:00 a.m. (PST) / 9:00 (GMT) / 20:00 (AEDT). That is four days before the release date.
The post links to a Steam store page for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold. Square Enix directs players to the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold website for more details.
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