Overview
- Square Enix confirmed at the Tokyo Fan Fest on Monday that Evercold will launch on February 23, 2027, with early access starting February 19 for players who buy eligible collector’s editions.
- The Fan Fest revealed a full Evercold trailer that teases new frozen and fiery zones and shows the expansion’s opening cinematic.
- Square Enix introduced a new ranged DPS job called the Zephyr, which fights from Ilsabard with a crossbow and a bird familiar that assists in attacks.
- Director Naoki Yoshida said the team moved many world‑building elements out of the main scenario and into sidequests so players can advance the main story more quickly and explore lore at their own pace.
- Pre‑orders open November 4 and Square Enix is selling a $64.99 digital collector’s bundle and a $319.99 physical edition with mounts, emotes, figures, and other bonuses; Evercold will release on Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.