Final Fantasy 14 is finally coming to Switch 2 just in time for the Evercold expansion, but you'll need to buy a separate subscription even if you play on another platform
Final Fantasy 14 is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, coinciding with the upcoming Evercold expansion releasing in January 2027. Players will need a separate subscription for the Switch 2 version even if they already subscribe on another platform. However, existing subscribers will receive a 50% discount on the Switch 2 subscription.
- ▪Final Fantasy 14's sixth expansion, Evercold, will launch in January 2027.
- ▪The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 starting in August 2026.
- ▪Players must purchase a separate subscription for the Switch 2 version, even with an active subscription on another platform.
- ▪The Switch 2 subscription will be discounted by 50% for existing subscribers.
- ▪The announcement was made at FF14 NA FanFest by producer and director Naoki Yoshida.
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Gaming Final Fantasy 14 is finally coming to Switch 2 just in time for the Evercold expansion, but you'll need to buy a separate subscription even if you play on another platform News By Demi Williams published 28 April 2026 The game's free trial has also expanded to include Shadowbringers today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Square Enix) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Final Fantasy 14 Online's next expansion, Evercold, launches in January 2027The MMORPG is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in AugustExisting subscribers will need to pay…
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