Final Fantasy XIV Temporarily Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to LA Wildfires
Following a recent resumption, Square Enix has once again halted automatic housing demolition timers in Final Fantasy XIV's North American data centers. This action, affecting players on Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis, is a direct response to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The company will announce a resumption date once the situation is assessed.
The standard 45-day demolition timer is a mechanism to free up housing plots from inactive players or Free Companies. Players can reset their timers by simply visiting their properties. However, Square Enix regularly implements temporary suspensions to accommodate real-world events impacting player accessibility, such as natural disasters. Previous suspensions have included one following Hurricane Helene.
This latest pause, effective January 9th, 2025, at 11:20 PM Eastern, comes just one day after the previous moratorium ended. No timeline has been given for the resumption of automatic demolitions. Homeowners can continue to reset their timers during this period.
Key Points:
- Automatic housing demolitions are paused on Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers.
- The Los Angeles wildfires prompted this temporary measure.
- The pause follows a previous suspension related to Hurricane Helene.
- Square Enix is monitoring the situation and will provide updates on the timer's reinstatement.
The impact of the wildfires extends beyond the game; Critical Role postponed a major event, and an NFL playoff game was relocated. With this housing moratorium and the ongoing free login campaign, Final Fantasy XIV players have experienced a busy start to 2025. The duration of this latest suspension remains uncertain.
