Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Announced for January 2027, Begins “Godless Realms Saga”

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold during the Fan Festival 2026 keynote in Anaheim, with a planned release in January 2027.

The expansion kicks off a new story arc titled “The Godless Realms,” set after the events of Endwalker and following the conclusion of the Dawntrail storyline. Players will journey to the Fourth Reflection of the Source, a ruined world overtaken by ever spreading ice.

The presentation featured a frozen themed setting with diverse environments, early concept art, large mysterious entities called “Arcane Giants,” and teases of new characters and possible new races, including a cat like figure. It also briefly referenced story elements involving a figure known as “The Wanderer,” while leaving many details for future reveals.

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With over 30 million total registered players, FINAL FANTASY XIV is one of the most popular MMORPG games today. Since its relaunch in 2013 with A Realm Reborn, the game has enjoyed a stunning resurgence from the first expansion pack to 2021’s Endwalker™. Each expansion continues the epic tale that has spanned the past decade — a gripping saga of light against dark that has kept players coming back for more. The latest expansion release has players embarking on a brand-new adventure with the launch of Dawntrail™ on July 2, 2024.