Final Fantasy 14 Stops Automatic Housing Demolition Shortly After Restarting It

Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to California Wildfires

Square Enix has temporarily halted automatic housing demolitions in Final Fantasy XIV on North American servers due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. This affects players on the Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers. The company will announce a resumption date once the situation is assessed.

The suspension comes just one day after the automatic demolition timers were reactivated following a previous pause. In Final Fantasy XIV, housing plots are subject to a 45-day demolition timer if left unoccupied by players or Free Companies. This timer encourages player activity and subscription maintenance. However, Square Enix regularly implements temporary suspensions to accommodate real-world events impacting player accessibility, such as natural disasters.

The previous suspension, ending January 8th, was attributed to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. This latest pause, effective January 9th, 11:20 PM Eastern, directly addresses the challenges presented by the Los Angeles wildfires. While no restart date has been set, players can still reset their individual timers by logging into their homes.

FFXIV Housing Demolition Pause: Key Points

• Automatic demolitions paused on Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers.
• The Los Angeles wildfires prompted Square Enix's action.
• This pause follows a three-month moratorium ending just a day prior.
• Square Enix will provide updates on when the timers will be reinstated.

The impact of the wildfires extends beyond the game; the popular web series Critical Role also postponed a major event, and an NFL playoff game was relocated. The combination of this housing demolition suspension and the ongoing free login campaign has made for a busy start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players. The duration of this latest pause remains undetermined.