FFXIV Suspends Auto-Demo as Housing Resumes

Final Fantasy XIV Suspends Housing Demolitions Due to LA Wildfires

Square Enix has temporarily halted automatic housing demolition timers 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 on January 9th, comes just one day after the company resumed these timers following a previous pause related to Hurricane Helene's aftermath.

The 45-day demolition timers, designed to free up housing plots from inactive players and Free Companies, are normally only reset by the owner logging into their estate. However, Square Enix regularly implements temporary suspensions to accommodate real-world events impacting player accessibility. This latest pause is a direct response to the LA wildfires, ensuring players affected by the disaster won't lose their virtual homes. Homeowners can still reset their timers by visiting their properties.

While Square Enix hasn't provided a timeline for resuming the automatic demolitions, they've indicated they will closely monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly. This event follows a busy start to 2025 for Final Fantasy XIV players, including the recent return of a free login campaign. The impact of the wildfires extends beyond the game, with other events, including a Critical Role campaign and an NFL playoff game, also affected.

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The suspension of auto-demolitions underscores Square Enix's commitment to player well-being during challenging circumstances. The company's actions demonstrate a thoughtful response to a significant real-world event impacting its player base. The duration of this latest pause remains to be seen.