FFXIV Halts Auto Housing Demo Shortly After Reboot

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.

The automatic demolition system, designed to free up housing plots after 45 days of inactivity, is routinely paused by Square Enix in response to real-world events impacting player accessibility. Previous pauses have been implemented due to events such as Hurricane Helene. While players can still reset their timers by logging into their homes, the current suspension ensures that those affected by the wildfires won't lose their properties.

This latest pause began on Thursday, January 9th, at 11:20 PM Eastern Time. Square Enix has not yet provided a timeline for when the timers will be reactivated, stating they will continue to monitor the situation. The company expressed sympathy for those affected by the wildfires, highlighting the widespread impact of the disaster.

The impact extends beyond the game, with other events such as a Critical Role campaign and an NFL playoff game also affected by the wildfires. This unexpected suspension adds to a busy start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players, following the recent return of a free login campaign. The duration of the current housing demolition pause remains undetermined.

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Key Points:

• Temporary Suspension: Automatic housing demolitions are paused on four North American data centers.
• Wildfire Impact: The Los Angeles wildfires are cited as the reason for the suspension.
• No Timeline: Square Enix has not provided a date for resuming demolitions.
• Widespread Impact: The wildfires have affected various events beyond Final Fantasy XIV.

The situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided by Square Enix as they become available.