To get the Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold pre-order bonus, pre-order the Standard Edition, the Digital Collector’s Edition or the Collector’s Bundle before launch, from the Mog Station, the Square Enix Store, Steam, the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store or the Nintendo eShop. Every one of those comes with the same three bonuses: the Wind-up Köttr minion, Halone’s Earring and early access, and the two in-game items arrive by moogle letter as soon as your pre-order is registered, not on launch day.
The only product that gets nothing is the physical Collector’s Box sold on its own. Below is what each bonus does, how to claim it on every platform, and when each piece reaches your character. All details come from Square Enix’s Evercold product page and its pre-order announcement, as of November 5, 2026.
What the Evercold Pre-Order Bonus Includes
Square Enix lists three pre-order bonuses, all account-wide:
| Bonus | What it is | When you get it |
|---|---|---|
| Wind-up Köttr minion | A vanity pet modeled on the Kettir, the feline people you meet in Evercold | As soon as your pre-order is registered |
| Halone’s Earring | An accessory with a 30% bonus to EXP earned from defeating enemies | As soon as your pre-order is registered |
| Early access | Play Evercold’s new content before the official launch | Friday, February 19, 2027, around 1:00 a.m. PST (4:00 a.m. EST) |
Halone’s Earring is the useful one. Its stats change to match your class or job and your current level, and the 30% EXP bonus applies from level 1 through level 100, so it works on any combat job you are still leveling before Evercold raises the cap. It can only be worn by Disciples of War and Magic, so crafters and gatherers get no benefit from it.
The Wind-up Köttr is a minion, so it follows you around and has no effect on your stats. Square Enix notes for both items that “it may be possible to obtain this item via other means in the future,” so neither is promised to stay exclusive.
Early access opens Evercold’s content four days before the February 23, 2027 launch. Square Enix adds that to play Evercold content during early access you must also have completed certain quests, which it has not listed yet.
Which Editions Get the Pre-Order Bonus
Three of Square Enix’s four Evercold products carry the bonus:
- Standard Edition ($44.99): yes, all three bonuses.
- Digital Collector’s Edition ($64.99): yes, plus the Collector’s Edition items (Valhallar Odin mount, Entreat Crystal emote and Crystal Skyltborg).
- Collector’s Bundle ($319.99, Square Enix Store only): yes, because it contains the Digital Collector’s Edition for Windows or Mac.
- Collector’s Box ($255.00, Square Enix Store only): no. Square Enix says it “does not include a copy of Evercold, in-game items, or pre-order bonuses.”
That makes the Standard Edition the cheapest way to get everything the pre-order offers. The extra $20 for the Digital Collector’s Edition buys only the three Collector’s Edition items, which Square Enix delivers from the start of early access rather than at the time of purchase.
How to Get the Pre-Order Bonus on Every Platform
Buy Evercold for the platform you play Final Fantasy XIV on. Each store hands the bonus over a little differently.
Windows and Mac through the Mog Station: this is the simplest route. Square Enix says that when you pre-order through the Mog Station, “pre-order bonuses will be registered to your service account automatically without the need for additional steps.” Log in to the game afterwards and the items arrive by moogle letter.
Windows and Mac through the Square Enix Store or another retailer: you get a pre-order bonus code instead.
- Buy Evercold from the Square Enix Store or another participating retailer.
- Wait for your pre-order bonus code. Square Enix says the delivery method and timing “may vary by retailer.”
- Log in to the Mog Station and register the code to your service account. A code can only be registered to one service account.
- Launch the game and collect the items from the moogle letter.
The Square Enix Store adds that its codes are valid until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2027, and stop working after that.
Steam:
- Pre-order Evercold on its Steam page.
- Open your Steam Library and right-click Final Fantasy XIV Online.
- Choose Manage, then CD keys, to see your pre-order code. Clicking the code copies it.
- Register the code on the Mog Station, then launch the game to receive the items by moogle letter.
PlayStation 5 and PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2:
- Pre-order Evercold from the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store or the Nintendo eShop.
- Launch Final Fantasy XIV and complete the pre-order registration process when the game prompts you.
- Collect the items by moogle letter.
Square Enix says none of the three console versions needs a pre-order bonus code.
Extra Bonuses on PlayStation and Xbox
Two platforms add a little more.
- PlayStation Store: pre-ordering there also gets you PlayStation avatars, delivered when early access begins. Square Enix says this bonus “is only available during the pre-order period.”
- Xbox: Square Enix offers Evercold gamerpics as free downloads on its product page. You save the images and set one as your gamerpic in the Xbox console settings or the Xbox app, so they are not tied to a pre-order at all.
What You Need Before You Pre-Order
Evercold is an expansion, not a standalone game. Square Enix’s fine print says it “cannot be played on its own,” and that registering it requires a way to play Final Fantasy XIV “that does not include the free trial.” In practice that means you need the Starter Edition or the Complete Edition, plus an active subscription to play.
The good news for returning players is that registering Evercold also grants Endwalker and Dawntrail. If you stopped at Shadowbringers, the Standard Edition covers everything after it.
For the full price breakdown, including the physical Collector’s Box, see our pre-order news story. If you are new to the series, our list of every Final Fantasy game in order shows where XIV fits, and every Final Fantasy guide we have lives on our Final Fantasy hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you get the Evercold pre-order bonus right away? Yes for the in-game items. Square Enix says pre-ordering lets you “immediately receive” the Wind-up Köttr minion and Halone’s Earring, delivered by moogle letter once your pre-order is registered. Early access starts on February 19, 2027.
Does the Standard Edition get the pre-order bonus? Yes. The Standard Edition gets the same three pre-order bonuses as the Digital Collector’s Edition and the Collector’s Bundle.
Does the Collector’s Box include the pre-order bonus? No. The Collector’s Box is the physical goods only, with no copy of Evercold, no in-game items and no pre-order bonuses.
Can crafters use Halone’s Earring? No. Square Enix says it can only be equipped by Disciples of War or Magic, and its 30% EXP bonus applies from level 1 through 100.
Where is the pre-order code on Steam? In your Steam Library, right-click Final Fantasy XIV Online, then choose Manage and CD keys. Register the code on the Mog Station.
Can you get the pre-order bonus with the free trial? No. Square Enix says registering Evercold needs a full version of Final Fantasy XIV, not the free trial, and playing needs an active subscription.