FFXIV Auto-Demo Paused Amidst Server Relaunch

Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to LA 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 suspension, implemented just one day after the resumption of demolitions, is a precautionary measure to accommodate players potentially impacted by the wildfires.

The game typically employs a 45-day auto-demolition timer for inactive housing plots to manage limited housing availability. This timer resets when the owner logs in, incentivizing continued subscription. However, Square Enix periodically suspends these timers during significant real-world events, such as natural disasters, to prevent unintended plot losses. Previous suspensions have included one following Hurricane Helene.

While a restart of auto-demolitions was previously announced, this suspension is in effect as of Thursday, January 9th, 11:20 PM Eastern. No timeframe has been given for the resumption of the timers, with Square Enix stating that they will monitor the situation closely. Players on affected data centers can still reset their timers by logging into their homes.

This action underscores Square Enix's consideration for players affected by real-world events. The wildfires have also impacted other events, including a postponement of the Critical Role Campaign 3 finale and the relocation of an NFL playoff game. The ongoing suspension, coupled with the recent return of a free login campaign, marks a noteworthy start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players. The duration of the current suspension remains uncertain.

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