FFXIV Evercold: Bastion Job, FFVII Raid, Switch 2 Date Revealed

Square Enix just dropped huge FFXIV Evercold news at Fan Festival 2026: the Bastion job, a FFVII Remake crossover raid, and the Switch 2 release date.

Were you glued to the FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 keynote in Berlin? If not, you missed some massive reveals. Square Enix just pulled back the curtain on Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, and it's bringing a brand-new job, a Final Fantasy VII Remake crossover raid, and a Nintendo Switch 2 launch date. Yeah, it's a lot.

First up, say hello to Bastion, the first new job coming to Evercold. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida dropped the news himself during his keynote. We don't have gameplay details yet, but the name alone has the community buzzing. Will it be a tank? A support? A totally new role? We'll have to wait for more, but it's already shaping up to be a game-changer.

But that's not all. Evercold is also getting a raid series based on Final Fantasy VII Remake. That's right, you'll finally get to dive into that iconic world with your FFXIV crew. Imagine taking on iconic bosses with your free company. The crossover we've been dreaming about is actually happening, and it's part of the Evercold expansion.

And for those of you waiting to play FFXIV on the go, your prayers are answered. The Nintendo Switch 2 release date for the MMORPG was also confirmed during the keynote. No more being chained to your PC or PlayStation—you can soon take Eorzea with you wherever you go. That's a huge win for flexibility.

All of this came out of Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin, where Yoshi-P took the stage to deliver the goods. The crowd went wild, and honestly, we don't blame them. Between a new job, a FFVII raid, and a Switch 2 launch, Evercold is looking like one of the most ambitious updates yet.

Of course, we're still hungry for details. What role will Bastion fill? Which FFVII Remake moments will the raid cover? And when exactly can we get our hands on that Switch 2 version? Square Enix isn't spilling everything just yet, but you can bet we'll be watching for more.

For now, mark your calendars and start theorizing. The future of FFXIV is looking bright, and it's coming to a screen near you. What do you think of the Bastion job? Are you hyped for the FFVII raid? Will you be picking up the Switch 2 version? Let us know in the comments!