Square Enix gave Final Fantasy XIV Evercold a longer gameplay trailer and introduced Bastion, a new main tank job, during the 2026 Berlin Fan Key Numbers
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Bastion starting level
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Extended Evercold trailer length
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First Evercold teaser trailer length
Square Enix revealed new announcements tied to FFXIV Evercold, including a new gameplay trailer and a video highlighting the Bastion job.
Bastion is a new main tank job for FFXIV Evercold. It is one of two classes in the next add-on and is entirely new to the Final Fantasy series.
The first teaser trailer was about 4.5 minutes long, while the new extended Evercold trailer is about 5.5 minutes and shows new locations and enemies.
The Digital Collector’s Edition includes Bastion Crystal Skyltborg, an Entreat Crystal emote, and a Valhallar Odin mount. The Collector’s Bundle also includes an Ethos metal keychain, Kottr mini plush, Reaper figure, and Tapestry of the Fourth.
Why This Matters
FFXIV Evercold is the next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, and Bastion is a brand-new main tank job, making the trailer reveal important for players tracking new gameplay systems and release timing. The timeline also clarifies the platform rollout, including the Switch 2 date and the expansion’s January 2027 arrival.
Background
Platform context
Final Fantasy XIV is already available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a Switch 2 release date of 2026-08-04.
What Bastion is
Bastion is a new FFXIV Evercold job that starts at level 90 in Limsa Lominsa and uses skyltborg twin greatshields.
Earlier trailer rollout
The new Bastion trailer follows an earlier FFXIV Evercold teaser that appeared at the 2026 US Fan Festival.
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