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Final Fantasy 14 Servers Experience Major Issues

Author : Aiden Jan 23,2025

Final Fantasy 14 Servers Experience Major Issues

Final Fantasy XIV North American Servers Suffer Major Outage, Likely Due to Power Failure

Final Fantasy XIV players in North America experienced a significant server outage on January 5th, affecting all four data centers. Initial reports and social media discussions suggest the outage stemmed from a localized power failure in Sacramento, California, where the NA data centers are located. The disruption, reportedly caused by a blown transformer, resulted in a brief period of offline gameplay, lasting approximately one hour.

Unlike previous widespread issues attributed to Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, this outage appears to be a distinct incident. DDoS attacks, which plagued the game throughout 2024, overwhelmed servers with false information packets, leading to high latency and disconnections. While Square Enix employed mitigation strategies, these attacks remain difficult to fully prevent. Players often utilize VPNs as a workaround to improve connectivity during these events.

Reddit discussions corroborate the power outage theory. Users reported hearing a loud explosion or popping sound in Sacramento around the time of the outage, consistent with a blown transformer. This aligns with the timing of the server downtime and subsequent restoration. Square Enix acknowledged the problem via the Lodestone and confirmed an ongoing investigation.

The European, Japanese, and Oceanic data centers remained operational, further supporting the conclusion of a localized, rather than a widespread, problem. Restoration of service was gradual, with Aether, Crystal, and Primal Data Centers returning online before Dynamis.

This incident adds another challenge to Final Fantasy XIV's ongoing operational landscape, especially considering ambitious plans for 2025, including the highly anticipated mobile release. The long-term implications of these recurring server issues remain to be seen.

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