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 demolition timers in Final Fantasy XIV on North American servers. This action, affecting players on the Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers, comes in response to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The company will announce a resumption date once the situation is assessed.

The automatic demolition system, designed to free up housing plots after 45 days of inactivity, is typically paused during significant real-world events to prevent players from losing their homes due to circumstances beyond their control. A previous pause, ending January 8th, was implemented following Hurricane Helene. This latest suspension began January 9th, just one day after the previous moratorium concluded.

While the initial plan was to resume demolitions, the severity of the LA wildfires prompted Square Enix to prioritize player well-being. No timeline has been provided for the resumption of the timers, but players can still reset their individual timers by logging into their homes.

This recent event highlights the impact of real-world crises on the gaming community. The wildfires have also affected other events, including the postponement of a Critical Role campaign finale and the relocation of an NFL playoff game. The combination of this housing demolition pause and the ongoing free login campaign has made for an eventful start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players. The duration of this latest suspension remains undetermined.

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