Final Fantasy 14 Stops Automatic Housing Demolition Shortly After Restarting It

Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to California Wildfires

Square Enix has temporarily halted automatic housing demolitions in Final Fantasy XIV on North American servers due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. This affects players on the Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers. The suspension was implemented just one day after the company resumed the auto-demolition timers.

The 45-day demolition timer is a standard practice in FFXIV to manage the limited housing availability. It's designed to encourage player activity and free up plots for others. However, Square Enix regularly pauses these timers during significant real-world events to accommodate players who may be unable to log in due to circumstances beyond their control. Previous pauses have been implemented in response to events like Hurricane Helene.

This latest pause, effective January 9th, 2025, at 11:20 PM Eastern Time, offers a reprieve for players affected by the wildfires. No timeline has been given for the resumption of the auto-demolition timers, with Square Enix stating they will monitor the situation closely. Homeowners can still reset their timers to the full 45 days by visiting their properties.

The impact of the wildfires extends beyond the game, with other events, including a Critical Role campaign and an NFL playoff game, also affected. This unexpected pause adds to a busy start to 2025 for FFXIV players, following the recent return of the free login campaign. Square Enix has expressed sympathy for those impacted by the wildfires.

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