FFXIV Housing Demolition on Hold Amid Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis

Square Enix Pauses FFXIV Housing Demolition Amid Los Angeles Fires

In light of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, California, Square Enix has made the important decision to temporarily halt all automatic housing demolitions on the North American servers of Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV). This measure reflects the company’s concern for those impacted by this natural disaster, recognizing the challenges players in the region face during such distressing times.

Understanding the Housing System in FFXIV

In general, FFXIV has a system in place that triggers the demolition of unattended properties after a designated period. This system aims to recycle the housing lots for new players. However, with the ongoing fires disrupting normal life—including internet and power outages—a substantial number of players in Los Angeles may be unable to access the game. The decision to pause housing demolition ensures that these players will not lose their virtual homes while dealing with real-world crises.

Affected North American Data Centers

The automatic demolition pause affects four primary North American Data Centers: Aether, Crystal, Dynamis, and Primal. The following realms are now safe from immediate demolition:

Adamantoise
Balmung
Behemoth
Brynhildr
Cactus
Coeurl
Cuchulainn
The devil
Excalibur
Exodus
Faerie
Famfree
Gilgamesh
Goblin
Golem
Halicarnassus
Hyperion
Jenova
Kraken
Lamia
Leviathan
Morning
Illness
Marilith
Matthew
Midgard Serpent
Rafflesia
Sargantas
Seraph
Siren
Ultros
Zalera

Prioritizing Community Well-being

Square Enix has consistently demonstrated its commitment to player communities by considering various real-world events. Previous pauses on automatic housing demolition were implemented following the February 2023 earthquake in Turkey and again in January 2024 after the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan. Most recently, a similar decision was made for European servers in November 2024 due to severe torrential rains in Spain. These actions show that the company prioritizes the wellbeing of its players.

Availability

Final Fantasy XIV is accessible on multiple platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide. As of now, the automatic housing demolition remains paused until further notice, ensuring that players affected by the Los Angeles fires can focus on recovery without the added worry of losing their in-game properties.

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