Evercold Announced as Next FFXIV Expansion: First Chapter of the Godless Realms Saga
During the US 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival keynote, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida unveiled the game's next expansion, Evercold, scheduled for release in January 2027. This marks the beginning of the Godless Realms saga.
"The Warrior of Light arrives from the stars, with the wanderer changing everything."
The initial trailer depicts an elderly woman recounting a story about a frozen Promised Land to an Au Ra child. The Warrior of Light descends from the stars, signaling a turning point in the narrative.
Setting the Stage: The Dawntrail Legacy
The previous expansion, Dawntrail, launched in July 2024 following its reveal at the 2023 US Fan Festival. Dawntrail introduced the sprawling Tural region, the female Hrothgar as a playable race, and two new jobs: Pictomancer and Viper. Subsequent patches added Cosmic Exploration Field Operations, with the Beastmaster limited job on the horizon.
Platforms and Availability
Final Fantasy XIV remains available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Evercold is currently in active development.