Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold launches January 2027 on PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch 2, PC, Mac, and Steam

Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold is scheduled for January 2027, and Square Enix lists PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, Mac, and Steam as supported platforms. The late-July r/Games post centered on the Extended Teaser Trailer, but the useful player-facing facts are the launch window, the platform list, and the expansion status: this is the MMO's sixth full expansion after Dawntrail.

Square Enix's official Evercold page positions the expansion around new locations and a new alliance raid series. Recent official and outlet coverage also ties Evercold to Final Fantasy VII Remake project crossover material, including raid content rather than a simple cosmetic drop. That makes the announcement relevant for active raiders and returning players who plan around expansion launch windows, gear cycles, and static schedules.

The platform list matters because Nintendo Switch 2 joins the supported set for this expansion cycle. Final Fantasy XIV already spans PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and Switch 2 support changes the handheld-console path for players who want portable access without moving to a PC handheld. Existing players still need to check account and subscription details before treating it as a frictionless platform swap.

The Reddit thread's reaction was less about one trailer shot and more about what Evercold means after the previous saga structure. Commenters discussed lore clues, the Final Fantasy VII raid angle, and whether the expansion can give new or returning players a cleaner entry point. The concrete checklist is straightforward: January 2027, sixth expansion, seven listed storefront/platform targets if Steam is counted separately, and raid content that may pull in both Final Fantasy XIV regulars and Final Fantasy VII fans.