Final Fantasy 14: Evercold delayed to February, preorders start next week
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β’Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:57:19 +0000
π° What Happened
Square Enix has pushed Final Fantasy 14's next expansion, Evercold, from January to February 2. Preorders open on November 4, and buyers get early access from February 19.
Producer Naoki Yoshida shared the news at the Fan Festival in Tokyo. He said the team was just barely on track for January but chose three more weeks of work to protect quality.
Evercold is the first new expansion since Dawntrail in July 2024. It brings a combat overhaul and a new class that mixes shields, laser cannons and claws.
π The Backstory
Final Fantasy 14 launched in 2010 and failed badly. It was rebuilt and relaunched in 2013 and has since become one of the world's biggest subscription games.
Expansions add new areas, jobs and story. They are the main reason players stay and pay each month, so delays matter for the game's income.
The gap since Dawntrail has been long, and players have complained about the pace of updates. Square Enix will hope Evercold brings people back.
π― Why It Matters
Millions of people play this game and plan free time around launches. A small delay also shows the pressure studios face to ship games that work.
Square Enix has pushed Final Fantasy 14's next expansion, Evercold, from January to February 2. Preorders open on November 4, and buyers get early access from February 19.
Producer Naoki Yoshida shared the news at the Fan Festival in Tokyo. He said the team was just barely on track for January but chose three more weeks of work to protect quality.
Evercold is the first new expansion since Dawntrail in July 2024. It brings a combat overhaul and a new class that mixes shields, laser cannons and claws.
Final Fantasy 14 launched in 2010 and failed badly. It was rebuilt and relaunched in 2013 and has since become one of the world's biggest subscription games.
Expansions add new areas, jobs and story. They are the main reason players stay and pay each month, so delays matter for the game's income.
The gap since Dawntrail has been long, and players have complained about the pace of updates. Square Enix will hope Evercold brings people back.
Millions of people play this game and plan free time around launches. A small delay also shows the pressure studios face to ship games that work.