FFXIV Suspends Home Demolition Post-Relocation

Final Fantasy XIV Halts Housing Demolitions Amidst LA Wildfires

Square Enix has temporarily suspended 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 restarted these timers following a previous moratorium.

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 homeowners can still reset their timers by logging in, the current suspension is a direct response to the wildfires' impact on players. No date has been set for the resumption of automatic demolitions.

This latest pause follows a three-month moratorium that concluded on January 8th. The company assures players that they will provide updates regarding the resumption of the timers as the situation evolves. Homeowners are encouraged to log in to reset their timers to the full 45-day period if possible.

The impact of the wildfires extends beyond the game; Critical Role has postponed a major event, and an NFL playoff game has been relocated. The unexpected pause adds to a busy start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players, who also recently benefited from a free login campaign. The duration of this latest housing demolition suspension remains uncertain.

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