Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to California Wildfires
Square Enix has temporarily halted automatic housing demolition timers in Final Fantasy XIV on North American servers due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. This affects players on the Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers.
The decision comes just one day after the company resumed these timers following a previous suspension related to Hurricane Helene's aftermath. The 45-day demolition timers, designed to free up housing plots from inactive players and Free Companies, are now paused indefinitely while Square Enix monitors the wildfire situation. Players can still reset their timers by logging into their homes.
This latest suspension highlights Square Enix's sensitivity to real-world events impacting players' ability to access the game. The company expressed sympathy for those affected by the wildfires, acknowledging the broader impact of the disaster. The wildfires have also caused disruptions to other events, including a postponement of the Critical Role Campaign 3 climax and relocation of an NFL playoff game.
While the resumption date for the demolition timers remains unannounced, this temporary reprieve, coupled with the ongoing free login campaign, marks an eventful start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players.
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Key Points:
- Suspension: Automatic housing demolitions paused on Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers.
- Reason: Ongoing Los Angeles wildfires impacting player accessibility.
- Duration: Indefinite, pending wildfire situation updates.
- Player Action: Players can still reset their timers by visiting their homes.
