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Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to LA Wildfires

Square Enix has temporarily halted the automatic demolition of player homes 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 automatic demolition system, which allows for the reclamation of inactive housing plots after 45 days, was only recently reinstated. This latest suspension follows a previous pause related to Hurricane Helene's aftermath. Square Enix utilizes this system to manage the limited housing availability within the game. Players can prevent demolition by simply logging into their homes. However, recognizing the impact of real-world events, Square Enix implemented this temporary measure to support players potentially affected by the wildfires.

The suspension, effective Thursday, January 9th, at 11:20 PM Eastern, applies solely to the aforementioned data centers. Homeowners can still reset their timers to the full 45 days by visiting their properties.

Key Points:

• Automatic housing demolitions paused on Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers.
• The LA wildfires prompted Square Enix's decision.
• This pause follows a previous, three-month moratorium.
• Square Enix is monitoring the situation and will provide updates on the resumption of demolitions.

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