# Final Fantasy XIV Evercold release date delayed until February

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/final-fantasy-xiv-evercold-release-date-delayed-until-february/
- Published: 2026-10-31T15:08:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/final-fantasy-xiv-evercold-release-date-delayed/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Evercold is delayed by three weeks.
- Early access starts on 19 February.
- The team cited quality and feature refinement.

## Summary

Square Enix has delayed Final Fantasy XIV’s Evercold expansion by three weeks, moving its early access launch to 19 February and full release to 23 February. Producer Naoki Yoshida said the main features were progressing smoothly, but the extra time would help the team deliver the promised quality.

Pre-orders open on 4 November. Evercold adds less linear main-story progression, level adjustments for group duties and weekly progression that lets players catch up on missed rewards. Its new Evolved battle style is still being refined, with a dedicated Live Letter planned before launch. Early access requires an active subscription, a pre-order and registration of the pre-order bonus code.

## Coverage

- [Polygon: Final Fantasy XIV Evercold release date delayed until February](https://www.polygon.com/final-fantasy-xiv-evercold-release-date-delayed/)
- [Eurogamer: Final Fantasy 14 reveals Evercold’s second new job and February release date, with pre-orders opening next week](https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-14-evercold-zephyr-job-release-date)

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