# FFXIV Fan Fest Tokyo 2026: Evercold Release Date and Major Announcements

URL: https://gaming.technosports.co.in/ffxiv-fan-fest-tokyo-2026-evercold-release-date/  
Published: 2026-10-31  
Updated: 2026-10-31  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

At the October 31 Tokyo keynote, Square Enix confirmed *Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold* will launch on **February 23, 2027**. Early Access begins **February 19**, and pre-orders open **November 4, 2026**.

## FFXIV Fan Fest Tokyo 2026: Key reveals

![FFXIV](https://gaming.technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Final-fantasy-7-1-1024x576.avif)

| Announcement | What was revealed |
| --- | --- |
| **Evercold release** | February 23, 2027; Early Access begins February 19. Pre-orders open November 4. [1](https://press.de.square-enix.com/en-GB/ZEPHYR-UNVEILED-AS-SECOND-NEW-JOB-FOR-FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-EVERCOLD-SET-T) |
| **New job: Zephyr** | A physical ranged DPS that fights with a crossbow and an avian familiar named Nephele. New jobs use Evolved Mode. [1](https://press.de.square-enix.com/en-GB/ZEPHYR-UNVEILED-AS-SECOND-NEW-JOB-FOR-FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-EVERCOLD-SET-T) |
| **Gauntlet of Power** | A new duty pits players against up to five dungeon bosses in sequence. [2](https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/evercold) |
| **Raid changes** | Alliance raids will be divided into two parts, with new high-difficulty eight-player battles and a “Fierce” difficulty between Normal and Savage. [1](https://press.de.square-enix.com/en-GB/ZEPHYR-UNVEILED-AS-SECOND-NEW-JOB-FOR-FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-EVERCOLD-SET-T) |
| **Crossovers** | *EVANGELION: Ghosts of Desire* is the new alliance raid series; *Beyond the Lifestream* brings a *Final Fantasy VII Remake* crossover. [1](https://press.de.square-enix.com/en-GB/ZEPHYR-UNVEILED-AS-SECOND-NEW-JOB-FOR-FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-EVERCOLD-SET-T) |
| **More updates** | New battle modes, seasonal rewards, expanded character customization, customizable action animations, and housing, PvP, and Chocobo updates are planned. [1](https://press.de.square-enix.com/en-GB/ZEPHYR-UNVEILED-AS-SECOND-NEW-JOB-FOR-FINAL-FANTASY-XIV-EVERCOLD-SET-T) |

Zephyr may grab the spotlight, but the keynote also points to a broader refresh: flexible reward progression, new ways to approach combat, and more options for customizing your character. The features are still in development and may change before release. [2](https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/evercold)

For more FFXIV coverage, read TechnoSports’ earlier [3](https://technosports.co.in/ff14-bastion-announcement/) and [4](https://technosports.co.in/final-fantasy-xiv-skill-ceiling/). For franchise background, visit [5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XIV).

## FAQs

When does Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold release?

It launches February 23, 2027, with Early Access starting February 19. Pre-orders open November 4, 2026.

What is Zephyr in FFXIV?

Zephyr is a new physical ranged DPS job that uses a crossbow and avian familiar. It is playable in Evolved Mode.