FFXIV Halts Auto Housing Raze Post-Reboot

Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to LA Wildfires

Square Enix has temporarily halted automatic housing demolitions 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 company has not yet announced when the demolition timers will resume.

The decision comes just one day after the company restarted these timers. In Final Fantasy XIV, housing plots are subject to automatic demolition after 45 days of inactivity to manage the limited housing supply. This timer resets when the owner logs in, incentivizing player subscription. However, Square Enix regularly pauses these demolitions during significant real-world events impacting player accessibility, such as natural disasters. A previous pause, ending January 8th, was due to Hurricane Helene's aftermath.

This latest suspension, effective January 9th, 11:20 PM Eastern, directly addresses the challenges posed by the LA wildfires. Homeowners on the affected data centers can still reset their timers by visiting their properties. Square Enix will provide an update on the resumption of auto-demolitions once the situation is assessed.

Final Fantasy XIV Halts Housing Demolitions Amidst LA Wildfires

• Automatic housing demolitions paused on Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers in FFXIV.
• The ongoing Los Angeles wildfires prompted Square Enix's action.
• This pause follows a previous three-month moratorium, restarting just a day prior.
• Square Enix will announce the resumption of timers based on wildfire conditions.

The impact of the LA wildfires extends beyond the game, with events like Critical Role's Campaign 3 finale delayed and an NFL playoff game relocated. Square Enix expressed sympathy for those affected by the fires. The combination of this housing demolition suspension and the ongoing free login campaign makes for a busy start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players. The duration of this latest pause remains uncertain.