Square Enix has announced the dates and locations for its next round of Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest events, suggesting the next expansion is still a long way off.
Typically, three events are held every couple of years across America, Europe, and Japan ahead of each new expansion, detailing future updates to the MMORPG.
Now we know the first of this next wave will be in California in April 2026, followed by Berlin in July 2026, and then Tokyo in October 2026. The announcement was made alongside a special video to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the game.
So what does this mean for players?
New expansions usually release a few months after the Japanese Fan Fest event, meaning the follow-up to Dawntrail will likely be released in early 2027 if following the same pattern (or even midway through the year, as was standard before Endwalker).