Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to LA Wildfires

Square Enix has temporarily halted the automatic demolition of player housing 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 timer, typically set at 45 days, is a measure to free up housing plots for inactive players or Free Companies. The timer resets when the owner logs into their property. While typically in effect, Square Enix occasionally pauses demolitions during significant real-world events to accommodate players who may be unable to access the game. A previous pause, ending January 8th, was due to Hurricane Helene's aftermath. This latest suspension began January 9th, just one day after the previous moratorium ended.

This pause follows a recent restart of automatic demolitions. The decision to halt them again, according to the Lodestone, directly responds to the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires. No timeline has been given for when the timers will resume. Players can still reset their timers to the full 45 days by logging into their homes.

The wildfires' impact extends beyond the game. The popular web series, Critical Role, postponed a major event, and an NFL playoff game was relocated.

Final Fantasy XIV's player base has experienced a busy start to 2025, with this housing demolition pause and the return of a free login campaign. The duration of this latest suspension remains uncertain.

Final Fantasy XIV Halts Housing Demolitions Following Wildfire Impact

• Automatic housing demolitions are paused on Aether, Primal, Crystal, and Dynamis data centers.
• The ongoing Los Angeles wildfires prompted Square Enix's decision.
• This pause follows a three-month moratorium, restarting just a day prior.
• Square Enix will provide updates regarding the resumption of the timers.

Square Enix expressed sympathy for those affected by the wildfires and confirmed ongoing monitoring of the situation. The impact of the wildfires extends beyond Final Fantasy XIV, affecting other events like the Critical Role web series and an NFL playoff game.