Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Amidst LA 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 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 regularly pauses demolitions in response to real-world events, such as natural disasters, to prevent unintended consequences for affected players. Previous pauses have included one following Hurricane Helene.
This latest suspension began on January 9th, 2025, at 11:20 PM Eastern Time. No timeframe has been provided for the resumption of auto-demolitions, with Square Enix stating they will monitor the situation closely. Homeowners can still reset their timers by visiting their properties.
The impact of the wildfires extends beyond the game, with other events also experiencing disruptions. Critical Role, a popular web series, postponed a major event, and an NFL playoff game was relocated. The combination of this housing demolition pause and the ongoing free login campaign has made for a busy start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players.
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The company has expressed its support for those affected by the wildfires and will provide updates regarding the resumption of the auto-demolition timers.
