Ethan Crossfield 
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 14: Bygone Serenity, but this is not a new game or expansion. The announcement concerns a collectible music box inspired by Sphene and Living Memory, with pre-orders now open ahead of an expected May 2027 release. Fans deciding whether to buy should note the price, compact dimensions, and the fact that it plays an 18-note version of the Bygone Serenity track.
What changed with Bygone Serenity?
The Final Fantasy 14 Music Box: Bygone Serenity is designed as a physical keepsake connected to the MMO’s Living Memory setting. Its case features the silhouette of Sphene’s tiara, while the music mechanism plays the Bygone Serenity piece from Final Fantasy 14’s original soundtrack.
Square Enix lists the item at £24.99 or $28.99. It measures 6.1 x 5.3 x 4.0 centimeters, making it a relatively small display piece for collectors who want to add Final Fantasy merchandise without committing much shelf space. The current expected release window is May 2027, and pre-orders are available now.
Who should consider pre-ordering it?
This release is aimed at soundtrack listeners and collectors more than players looking for playable Final Fantasy 14 content. The music box is part of a wider merchandise approach that treats memorable songs as physical souvenirs. Square Enix has also produced music boxes for other games in the franchise, including a Final Fantasy 9 item based on Roses of May, alongside numerous Final Fantasy vinyl releases.
The strongest reason to follow this product is its direct connection to Living Memory and Sphene. Buyers should also keep expectations focused: the source does not identify Bygone Serenity as a standalone game, expansion, update, or new playable storyline.
What comes next for Final Fantasy 14?
The MMO itself does have a major release planned for January 2027. Final Fantasy 14 will begin the Godless Realms Saga with the Evercold expansion, which is expected to add new content and raise the maximum level to 110. The game also recently launched on Nintendo Switch 2, expanding its potential audience.
That broader schedule gives the Bygone Serenity collectible additional context. Players can look toward Evercold for new gameplay, while collectors can treat the music box as a separate piece of Final Fantasy 14 merchandise arriving later in the same year. The game’s long-term momentum follows a dramatic recovery: the original 2010 release was shut down in November 2012 after a poor reception, before the revamped 2.0 version arrived in August 2013 and established the successful MMO that continues today.
What players should know
- Bygone Serenity is a Final Fantasy 14 music box, not a new game or expansion.
- Pre-orders are open, with a listed price of £24.99 or $28.99.
- The collectible plays an 18-note version of the Bygone Serenity soundtrack piece.
- Its expected release date is May 2027.
- Evercold is the separate Final Fantasy 14 expansion planned for January 2027.
Expert View
Bygone Serenity looks like a focused collector’s item rather than a major Final Fantasy 14 announcement. Its small footprint, soundtrack connection, and Sphene-themed design may appeal to dedicated fans, but players seeking substantial new content should pay attention to Evercold instead. With the release still expected in 2027, waiting for further product details is reasonable unless the Living Memory theme is already a priority for your collection.
