Nov 4, 2026
View on Steam↗FFXIV: Evercold Releases February 23, 2027!
3/5 Moderate
ANNOUNCEMENTFFXIV: Evercold expansion introduces the Bastion and Zephyr jobs, a level cap increase to 110, and a new 'Evolved' battle system.
Key Changes
- 1Two new jobs: Bastion (Tank) and Zephyr (Physical Ranged DPS)
- 2Level cap increase from 100 to 110
- 3New 'Evolved Mode' battle system designed to highlight job identity
- 4New Alliance Raid series: EVANGELION - Ghosts of Desire
- 5Housing update allowing interior size customization (S/M/L)
- 6Chocobo companions can now assist players in dungeons
- 7New 'Fierce' raid difficulty between Normal and Savage
- 8Non-linear Main Scenario progression options
- 9Expanded character customization with a new color picker and fine-tuning
- 10New 'Gauntlet of Power' duty featuring sequential boss battles
All Changes
⚔️New Jobs(2)
- newBastion: New Tank job 'Bastion' added, utilizing the Skyltborg weapon and exclusive to Evolved Mode
- newZephyr: New Physical Ranged DPS job 'Zephyr' added, utilizing the Crossbow weapon and exclusive to Evolved Mode
🛡️Battle Systems(8)
- buffLevel Cap: Level cap increased from 100 to 110
- newBattle System: Introduced 'Evolved Mode' battle system designed to highlight unique job identities
- changeBattle System: Introduced 'Reborn Mode' based on the current existing combat system
- newSeasons: New 'Seasons' framework implemented for earning rewards and increasing item level
- changeArmoury: Armoury system updated to facilitate playing with multiple jobs
- newRaids: New 'Fierce' difficulty added for eight-player raids between Normal and Savage
- newAuto Content Balancing: Auto Content Balancing system added to scale character level, enemy strength, and rewards in specific areas
- changeLimited Jobs: Reborn and Evolved Modes are not applicable to limited jobs
🏰Raids & Dungeons(7)
- newEVANGELION - Ghosts of Desire: New Alliance Raid series announced: EVANGELION - Ghosts of Desire
- newBeyond the Lifestream: New Raid series announced: Beyond the Lifestream
- newGauntlet of Power: New 'Gauntlet of Power' duty added featuring sequential battles against five dungeon bosses
- changeAlliance Raids: Alliance raids will now be divided into first and second halves for accessibility
- newAlliance Raids: Alliance raid bosses will be repurposed for new eight-player savage-like encounters
- newUltimate Raid: New Ultimate raid announced
- newDungeons: New dungeons and trials added for the Evercold expansion
🗺️World & Exploration(6)
- newNaglfar: New Realmship area added: Naglfar (Water)
- newHringhorni: New Realmship area added: Hringhorni (Fire)
- newSessrymnir: New Realmship area added: Sessrymnir (Earth)
- newSkiðblaðnir: New Realmship area added: Skiðblaðnir (Wind)
- newCities: New major cities added: Fargarth and Hjartadunur
- changeMain Scenario: Main Scenario updated to allow players to choose the order of progression for certain areas
🎨Character Customization(4)
- newCharacter Customization: New color picker added for expanded customization options
- newCharacter Customization: Added ability to fine-tune facial features including eyes and lips
- newCharacter Customization: Expanded face paint options and removable components for certain gear added
- newAction Animations: Introduced customizable action animations for general and job-specific abilities
🌟Quality of Life(6)
- newChocobo Companion: Chocobo companions can now be summoned to assist players inside dungeons
- changeChocobo Companion: Complete overhaul of the chocobo raising system
- buffMounts: Enhanced mount speed unlocks now apply to all mounts in a player's possession
- changeHousing: Housing interiors can now be customized to S, M, or L size regardless of plot size
- changeHousing: Overhauled housing UI for easier furnishing placement
- newPvP: New 'Hall of the Novice' added specifically for learning PvP combat
Summary
The Fourth Reflection Awaits
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold takes players to the Fourth reflection, a world lost to ice, where they will navigate massive realmships and face the threat of the Solstice. This expansion introduces a fundamental shift in gameplay with the dual-mode battle system and a new seasonal reward framework.
Major System Overhauls
Players can now choose between 'Reborn Mode' (classic combat) and 'Evolved Mode' (job-identity focused). Additionally, the expansion brings significant quality-of-life updates, including a complete overhaul of the chocobo companion system and highly requested housing interior size customization.