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FFXIV’s Yo-kai Watch Event Returns 4 August — Launching on Switch 2 Day One

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The Yo-kai Watch crossover returns to Final Fantasy XIV Online on 4 August 2026 — and in neat timing, that’s the exact same day FFXIV launches on Nintendo Switch 2. “Yo-kai Watch: Gather One, Gather All!” runs until 5 October 2026 and adds four new items on top of the full returning roster from previous events.

FFXIV Yo-kai Watch Gather One Gather All event duration August 4 to October 5 2026
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FFXIV Yo-kai Watch 2026 event start time in Singapore

The event goes live on Tuesday, 4 August at 4:00 PM SGT and closes on Monday, 5 October at 10:59 PM SGT — a nine-week window. To get started, head to Ul’dah, Steps of Nald (X:9.2, Y:9.1) and talk to the Poor-heeled Youth. Your character must be level 15 or above and must have cleared one of the three early main scenario quests — “The Gridanian Envoy,” “The Lominsan Envoy,” or “The Ul’dahn Envoy.” If you’ve been playing long enough to leave the starting city, you almost certainly qualify.

FFXIV Yo-kai Watch event quest start in Ul'dah Steps of Nald X9.2 Y9.1
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FFXIV Yo-kai Watch 2026 quest requirements level 15 and envoy main scenario quest
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New items added for the 2026 event

This is the fifth return of the crossover, and Square Enix has added four items that have never been available before:

  • Wibby-Wobbly Jibanyan furnishing
  • Wibby-Wobbly Komasan furnishing
  • Wibby-Wobbly USApyon furnishing
  • Yo-kai Watch Framer’s Kit (a housing item for displaying Yo-kai artwork in your in-game home)

The three new furnishings are not dropped — you have to earn them. Collect all 17 Yo-kai minions first, then head to Nohi at the Manderville Gold Saucer (X:5.2, Y:6.9) and purchase them using Manderville Gold Saucer Points. If you already completed the full minion set in a previous event, you can skip straight to buying.

All 17 Yo-kai minions and the Whisper-go mount

The full roster of Yo-kai minions returning in 2026: Blizzaria, Damona, Hovernyan, Jibanyan, Komajiro, Komasan, Kyubi, Lord Ananta, Lord Enma, Manjimutt, Noko, Robonyan F-type, Shogunyan, USApyon, Venoct, Whisper, and Zazel. Each is obtained by accumulating their specific Yo-kai Medals from enemies in designated zones while wearing your Yo-kai Medallium.

Collect medals for at least 13 different minions to unlock the Whisper-go mount — an oversized rideable Whisper that remains one of the more charming mounts in FFXIV’s library. All 17 Yo-kai Weapons also return, themed to each minion. And if you’ve been holding Yo-kai Medals from the 2016, 2017, 2020, or 2024 events, they’re all valid in 2026, per the official Lodestone event page.

FFXIV Yo-kai Watch how to collect Yo-kai minions via medals at Gold Saucer
Image courtesy of Square Enix / LEVEL-5

A good entry point for Switch 2 day-one players

For FFXIV players in Singapore picking up the Switch 2 version on launch day, the timing works out nicely: reach level 15, finish one of the envoy quests, and the event is right there waiting. That’s a few hours of main story — very achievable on launch weekend. The Switch 2 version launches 4 August with a free trial covering content up to Shadowbringers, so new players don’t even need to buy the full game to jump in. For the full schedule and latest Game News, check back on the blog.

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FFXIV Switch 2 Launches 4 August — Editions, Pricing and 117 GB Download Confirmed

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Square Enix confirmed the exact date at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin on Saturday: FFXIV Online arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 4 August 2026 — one week away. All editions are live on the Nintendo eShop for pre-order now, a free first month is baked in for every new Switch 2 subscriber, and the download weighs in at a substantial 117 GB. Here is everything Singapore players need to know before launch day. (We covered the initial announcement in June when Square Enix first confirmed the Switch 2 version for August.)

Final Fantasy XIV Online Nintendo Switch 2 key art with chocobo riders
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Every FFXIV Switch 2 Edition — USD Pricing and Pre-Order Discounts

Five editions are available at launch, covering every type of player from newcomers to returning subscribers on other platforms:

FFXIV Switch 2 edition pricing revealed at Berlin Fan Fest 2026 — Starter, Complete and Dawntrail
Image courtesy of Square Enix
  • Starter Edition — US$19.99. Covers the base game and the first expansion, Heavensward. The cheapest way in, ideal for players who want to try the game before committing to Dawntrail.
  • Complete Edition — US$59.99 standard / US$41.99 pre-order. Everything through Dawntrail included. Best value for new players who plan to go all-in.
  • Complete Collector’s Edition — US$139.99 standard / US$97.99 pre-order. Same full content as Complete Edition plus collector’s-tier in-game and physical bonuses.
  • Dawntrail Expansion — US$39.99. For players who already own the base game on PC or PS5 and want to add only the latest expansion on Switch 2.
  • Dawntrail Collector’s Edition — US$59.99. Dawntrail expansion with collector’s bonuses.

Square Enix has not yet listed regional SGD prices on the Nintendo eShop Singapore — check the Singapore eShop directly as 4 August approaches. The pre-order discount on the Complete Edition shaves roughly 30% off the standard price and runs until launch.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin – Day 1 — via FINAL FANTASY XIV on YouTube

One Month Free, Then a Switch 2-Specific Sub — and 50% Off for Existing Subscribers

FFXIV Switch 2 subscription model: free first month, Switch 2-specific subscription, 50% discount for existing subscribers
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From 4 August, FFXIV on Switch 2 runs on a Nintendo Switch 2-specific subscription tier — separate from PC and PS5. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required. The first month is free for all Switch 2 players, giving Square Enix time to stress-test servers under real load before billing begins. After that:

  • New subscribers pay the full Switch 2 subscription rate once the free month ends.
  • Players with an active PC or PS5 subscription get a 50% discount on the Switch 2 subscription for as long as their other-platform sub remains active — making portable Eorzea a much softer ask for Singapore players already subbed elsewhere.

117 GB — Sort Your Switch 2 Storage Before Next Sunday

FFXIV on Switch 2 downloads at 117 GB, which will comfortably fill a sizeable chunk of the console’s internal storage. Most Singapore players will want a microSD Express card before launch day — Switch 2’s fast microSD Express slot means transfers stay manageable, and a 256 GB card leaves room for other titles. With a week to go, cards are available at major electronics chains and games retailers. Factor in download time at local ISP speeds too; a 300 Mbps connection handles 117 GB in roughly an hour, but queuing the pre-load the night before is a safer call.

Evercold Arrives January 2027 — Plenty to Do Until Then

The 4 August Switch 2 launch gives players access to the full game through Dawntrail, the current expansion. The next expansion, Evercold, was revealed in full at the same Berlin Fan Fest — it adds the Bastion tank job, sweeping new Realmship zones, and two crossover raid series (Evangelion and FF7 Remake) landing in January 2027. That means Switch 2 newcomers have roughly six months of existing content, raids, and side quests before the expansion drops. For Singapore players who have wanted to try the most-praised MMORPG of the last decade in a portable form, there has never been a better entry window. Check our game news section for all FFXIV and Switch 2 updates as August 4 approaches.

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FFXIV Evercold Reveals Bastion Tank Job at Berlin Fan Fest

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Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) took the stage at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin today — and delivered the biggest Evercold information drop yet. The first new job was named, new locations were revealed, two major crossover raids were announced, and the expansion’s release window was locked in. Here’s everything from the keynote.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin — Day 1 keynote — via FINAL FANTASY XIV on YouTube

The Bastion: FFXIV’s First New Tank Job for Evercold

FFXIV Evercold Bastion tank job official artwork
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The headline reveal: the first new job coming to Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold is the Bastion, a main tank wielding a pair of greatshields known as Skyltborg. These aren’t ordinary shields — they transform from close-quarters clawed melee weapons into giant triple-barrelled cannons, giving the Bastion a playstyle that mixes defensive plate-and-shield fantasy with mounted firearms on each arm.

Originating from Aerslaent in the Northern Empty, the Bastion can target allies with defensive and curative boons as well as deal heavy offensive damage. The job starts at level 90, and the unlock quest will be found in Limsa Lominsa. Crucially, the Bastion is tied exclusively to Evercold’s new Evolved Mode combat system — players will need to engage with that system to use it. A second new job (a Physical Ranged DPS) has been confirmed but held back for the Tokyo Fan Fest later this year.

FFXIV Evercold Bastion Skyltborg shields in melee combat mode
Image courtesy of Square Enix

New Locations: Realmships and the Hub City of Falgarthr

FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 Berlin keynote stage presentation
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Evercold is set in The Fourth Reflection, an ice-covered realm whose inhabitants have fled the spreading frost onto massive airships called Realmships. Two Realmships were shown in the keynote:

  • Naglfar — the Realmship of Water, featuring wide open fields. Its primary player hub is Falgarthr, a striking white-and-gold city centred around a building shaped like a dragon’s head.
  • Hringhorni — the Realmship of Fire.

The expansion introduces a non-linear main scenario: players can tackle the three Realmship zones in any order, with their paths reconverging before the story climax. An Auto Content Balancing system will adjust field difficulty to match whichever progression path a player has chosen.

Crossover Raids: Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII Remake

FFXIV Evercold expansion artwork showing icy realm
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Two major raid crossovers were announced for Evercold:

  • EVANGELION — Ghosts of Desire: an alliance raid series set in the world of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The trailer (below) confirms EVA-Unit designs and a full alliance-raid structure — this is the most ambitious anime collaboration FFXIV has ever attempted.
  • Beyond the Lifestream: an 8-player raid series crossing over with the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. No further details were shared, but the name and format are confirmed.
FINAL FANTASY XIV — EVANGELION – Ghosts of Desire reveal trailer — via FINAL FANTASY XIV on YouTube

New Game Systems and Quality-of-Life Changes

Evercold is bringing a raft of structural changes alongside the new content:

  • New mid-tier raid difficulty — a stepping stone between Normal and Savage, aimed at players who want a challenge without the full commitment of Savage progression.
  • Action Skins — customisable animations for teleportation and job abilities, launching in patch 8.0. Character Action Skins arriving in 8.1 extend this further.
  • Character customisation — independent Au Ra horn selection, toggleable cosmetic features for Lalafell, Viera, and Miq’ote, and expanded colour and facial options.
  • Weekly structure — moving from daily resets to seasonal cycles.
  • Collector’s Edition — includes the Valhallar Odin mount, the Entreat Crystal emote, and crystal Skyltborg weapons for in-game use.

What Singapore Players Need to Know

For Singapore veterans and newcomers alike, two dates matter most right now. August 4, 2026 is when Final Fantasy XIV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — including a free first-month subscription during the launch period, which means local Switch 2 owners can try the full game at no extra cost very shortly. If you have been waiting for an excuse to jump in, that’s it.

The Evercold expansion itself launches in January 2027 across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Patch 7.56 — bringing the first in-game taste of Evercold’s story — drops on September 8, 2026. For players on Singapore’s game news beat, the Berlin keynote confirmed everything fans had been hoping: a genuinely fresh expansion setting, a bold new job, and two of the most anticipated raid crossovers in the game’s history.

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FFXIV Mobile Shuts Down in September — Global Version Officially Cancelled

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If you have been holding out hope for a global launch of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, today is not the news you wanted. Square Enix and Lightspeed Studios — Tencent’s game development arm — announced on 17 July 2026 that the China-exclusive mobile adaptation will end service on 30 September, and that the once-promised worldwide release has been cancelled entirely.

FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE | Global Official Reveal Trailer — via LightSpeed Studios on YouTube
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in-game entertainment venue scene
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Mobile Eorzea Is Closing Its Doors

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile launched in mainland China in June 2025, developed by Lightspeed Studios under an official licence from Square Enix. The project was ambitious — a mobile adaptation of one of the most beloved MMORPGs ever made, with producer and director Naoki Yoshida personally involved in its introduction to players. It ran for just over thirteen months.

The shutdown announcement, posted in-game and signed by the FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE (Chinese Edition) Operations Team, cited “adjustments in business operations and changes in the market environment” as the reason Tencent and Square Enix mutually agreed to terminate their licensing agreement. The statement was frank about the disappointment this would cause beyond China’s borders as well: “To everyone who has been looking forward to the global version, we also offer our sincere apologies for being unable to meet your expectations.”

The Shutdown Timeline

Official FFXIV Mobile shutdown notice dated July 17 2026
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The winddown has already begun. Here is every date to know:

  • 18:00 (UTC+8), 17 July 2026 — In-game top-ups and new user registrations suspended. (This has already taken effect as of today.)
  • 11:00 (UTC+8), 30 September 2026 — Game servers shut down; the official website goes offline; players can no longer log in.
  • 11:00 (UTC+8), 15 October 2026 — Community forums and dedicated customer support close.

After the servers go dark, player account data and character information will be deleted in accordance with China’s Personal Information Protection Law. No compensation or refund scheme has been announced.

What Singapore Players Need to Know

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile gameplay screenshot: Warrior of Light riding a chocobo
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The China-only mobile release was always a closed door for Singapore players — you were never able to download it through official regional channels. The news that stings here is the global version. Square Enix had been hinting at an international launch, Lightspeed Studios had set up a dedicated global website with pre-registration pages, and the reveal trailer released through the official LightSpeed Studios channel framed the game for a worldwide audience. Many Singapore fans of the PC MMORPG signed up, watched the trailers, and waited.

That wait is now over. With the licensing agreement terminated, there is no partner to carry the project forward and no timeline to revive it. The main Final Fantasy XIV on PC — the Dawntrail-era live game, with the Evercold expansion confirmed for January 2027 — is completely unaffected and continues as normal. But the mobile dream is done.

It is worth remembering how much anticipation this project carried. FFXIV is not a small IP in Singapore; the game has a vocal, active local community, and a polished mobile port that retained the look and feel of Eorzea on the go was exactly the kind of project that could have pulled in a whole new generation of players. The studio had the backing of Tencent’s Lightspeed, one of the largest game developers in the world. And it still did not survive its first year in the market.

A Short but Earnest Run

Reading the official shutdown letter, there is a genuine warmth to it that is easy to miss beneath the corporate language. The operations team described the player community as having “truly brought Mobile Eorzea to life,” praised the veteran Warriors of Light who mentored newcomers through Eorzea’s complexity, and called those shared mornings and nights “a memory we will always treasure.” Whatever the commercial realities were, the people who worked on it clearly cared.

For Singapore players who had been watching from the sidelines, that sentiment lands differently. We never got to step into Mobile Eorzea, and now we never will. If you have been on the fence about the PC version of Final Fantasy XIV, the upcoming Evercold expansion in January 2027 is as good an entry point as any — the News section will keep you covered on all things FFXIV going forward.

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FFXIV Fan Festival Berlin 2026: Full SGT Schedule, Evercold Reveals and What to Watch

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The stage schedule for FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin is live, and the headline moment arrives at 4:00 PM SGT on Saturday, 25 July — prime Singapore time. Naoki Yoshida takes the keynote stage to make what Square Enix calls “big announcements,” and the most anticipated reveal is the new Tank job for the Evercold expansion. The venue is sold out, but the entire programme — except the two concert nights — streams free on YouTube and Twitch.

Evercold: What Berlin Is Expected to Reveal

Yoshida unveiled Evercold — FFXIV’s Patch 8.0 expansion — at the Anaheim Fan Fest in April 2026, confirming a world consumed by spreading frost, a level cap rise to 110, two brand-new jobs, a Kefka-themed ultimate raid, and an Evangelion alliance raid. Neither new job has been named or shown yet: the Tank is expected at Berlin, and the Physical Ranged DPS is widely anticipated at the Tokyo Fan Fest in October. For Singapore players, Evercold is targeting a January 2027 launch — plenty of time to catch up on Dawntrail, which is 50% off on the Square Enix Store and Mog Station until 31 July. FFXIV is also arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 in August, so the run-up to Evercold is shaping up to be a big few months.

Naoki Yoshida on stage at FFXIV Fan Fest Anaheim with the Evercold expansion logo behind him
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Full Stream Schedule in SGT

All panels stream free on the official FFXIV YouTube and Twitch. Square Enix advises against co-streaming the keynote on YouTube (Content ID risk); other platforms are fine. Concert streams require a paid virtual ticket — pricing details to be announced.

SGT Time Day 1 — Saturday, 25 July 2026
4:00 PM ⭐ Keynote — Naoki Yoshida; expected new Tank job reveal for Evercold
6:15 PM Opening Ceremony
7:00 PM Development Panel — Sound Design with Go Kinuya & Masayoshi Soken
9:00 PM Community Panel — European Community Team
10:30 PM ⭐ Letter from the Producer LIVE XCIII — Beastmaster deep dive with live gameplay
1:30 AM (26 Jul) 🎵 Keiko Piano Concert (paid virtual stream)
SGT Time Day 2 — Sunday, 26 July 2026
4:00 PM ⭐ Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship — EU & Oceania Semifinals and Final
7:30 PM Naoki’s Room — relaxed fireside chat with Yoshi-P
10:00 PM Glamoured to Life — Cosplay Walk
1:30 AM (27 Jul) 🎵 THE PRIMALS Live (paid virtual stream)
Announcing FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026! — via FINAL FANTASY XIV on YouTube

Beastmaster Arrives in Patch 7.56

The Saturday late-night slot (10:30 PM – 12:30 AM SGT) is the Letter from the Producer LIVE, with Yoshida and community producer Foxclon joined by Lead Battle Content Designer Masaki Nakagawa for a two-hour deep dive into Beastmaster — FFXIV’s first new limited job since Blue Mage. Live gameplay is confirmed. The stream carries live English/Japanese interpretation throughout, so non-Japanese speakers get everything in real time. Co-streaming via Twitch is permitted.

Concert Nights — Keiko and THE PRIMALS

Both performances begin at 1:30 AM SGT and require a paid virtual ticket (pricing forthcoming). In-person tickets to hub27 in Berlin are sold out.

Night 1 (Saturday): Pianist Keiko returns for a solo concert — intimate arrangements of Eorzean themes building from quiet, crystalline passages to full cathartic crescendos. Based on her Anaheim performance, expect beloved pieces from across the entire FFXIV run.

Keiko performing at a grand piano in a white dress at an FFXIV Fan Festival, with dramatic stage lighting
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Night 2 (Sunday): THE PRIMALS, led by Sound Director Masayoshi Soken, close out the weekend with a full band set. The schedule description says it all: “bring your LED light sticks and rock along.”

THE PRIMALS band — five members in black suits, led by Masayoshi Soken
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Crystalline Conflict Championship and the Cosplay Walk

Sunday opens at 4:00 PM SGT with the Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship for Europe and Oceania. Four teams have advanced through regional rounds to compete for the title on the main stage, with Yoshida, Kevin Bouffard, and casters Rookuri and Lythi on the desk. Oceanian teams means familiar data centre names — Elemental and Materia players may spot squads they’ve run into in ranked.

Crystalline Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Europe and Oceania official logo
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Later at 10:00 PM SGT, the Cosplay Walk brings Warriors of Light in full FFXIV costume to the main stage. Previous Fan Fests have delivered breathtaking craftsmanship — Dawntrail and Shadowbringers characters are likely front and centre this year.

Cosplayer in a detailed blue FFXIV costume on the Fan Festival stage, waving to the crowd
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Bookmark the FFXIV YouTube channel now and set a reminder for 4 PM SGT on 25 July. For more events Singapore gamers should have on their radar, check our events coverage.

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Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming to Switch 2 in August — What Singapore Players Need to Know

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Singapore’s FFXIV community has been patient — and the wait is nearly over. Final Fantasy XIV Online is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, marking the first time the critically acclaimed MMORPG has ever appeared on a dedicated handheld. With full cross-platform progression, a free early-access window, and a meaningful subscription discount for existing players, the Switch 2 version is shaping up to be a smart pick-up for anyone who wants to take Eorzea on the go.

FINAL FANTASY XIV – Gameplay Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Launch Window and Free Early Access

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, with an exact date still to be announced. The release will open with approximately one month of free early access — designed to let Square Enix stress-test servers before official service begins. During that window, you can play at no charge; once official service launches, a subscription kicks in.

Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Subscriptions: The Deal for Existing Singapore Players

This is the headline detail for the many Singapore and SEA players already subbed on PC or PS5: you can add the Switch 2 version at half price. While your existing subscription on another platform remains active, the Nintendo Switch 2 subscription is available at 50% off. That makes the ask for portable Eorzea considerably more palatable.

A few other things to note:

  • The Switch 2 version requires a separate game purchase and subscription on top of your existing licence.
  • Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required — FFXIV handles its own online infrastructure.
  • The free trial remains available and substantial: it covers all of A Realm Reborn and the Heavensward expansion — well over 100 hours of story content before you spend a cent on a subscription.

How It Plays: 30fps, Joy-Con Mouse and Cross-Platform Progression

According to Nintendo Life’s breakdown of the Switch 2 gameplay trailer, the game targets a stable 30fps — consistent performance is the priority over chasing 60fps, which makes sense for a game built around long sessions. The trailer also confirmed Joy-Con mouse support, letting players use the Switch 2’s Joy-Con in mouse mode to navigate the UI and hotbars in a way that feels closer to the PC experience than a standard controller would.

Cross-platform character progression is fully supported via your Square Enix account. Your Warrior of Light, gear, story progress, and inventory carry across platforms — log in on Switch 2 and you pick up exactly where you left off on PC or PS5.

Final Fantasy XIV Eorzea world on Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Evercold — The Sixth Expansion — Arrives January 2027

Square Enix also announced the sixth expansion, Evercold, launching in January 2027 across all platforms. Switch 2 players who jump in during the August early-access window will have several months to work through existing story arcs and be ready for Evercold alongside PC and PlayStation veterans when it drops.

Last Words

For Singapore FFXIV players who’ve spent years wondering if they’d ever get handheld Eorzea, August 2026 is your moment. The 50% sub discount for existing subscribers makes the Switch 2 version a reasonable second home for the game, and the free trial remains one of the best entry points in online gaming for newcomers. Keep an eye on our latest game news — Square Enix hasn’t announced a specific August date yet, but it will land soon.