https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/ en Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:52:04 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/images/misc/rss.png https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/ https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532263-Recovery-from-COMPANION-App-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-14%29?goto=newpost Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:16:25 GMT We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties preventing players from accessing some FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app features when using... We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties preventing players from accessing some FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app features when using characters on NA data center Worlds have been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we thank you for your patience.

[Date & Time]
Oct. 14, 2026 2:29 a.m. to 3:17 a.m. (PDT)
Oct. 14, 2026 9:29 to 10:17 (GMT)
Oct. 14, 2026 10:29 to 11:17 (BST)
Oct. 14, 2026 20:29 to 21:17 (AEDT)

[Details]
Errors would occur when using features with characters on NA data center Worlds

[Cause]
Network Technical Difficulties

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532263-Recovery-from-COMPANION-App-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-14%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532239-Recovery-from-Launcher-Outage-Notice-%28Oct.-13-14%29?goto=newpost Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:52:31 GMT During the date/time period listed below, we experienced an issue where the Play button might not appear after launching the Final Fantasy XIV... During the date/time period listed below, we experienced an issue where the Play button might not appear after launching the Final Fantasy XIV launcher, or where, even if it did appear, players might be unable to log in due to a network error, or where Lodestone news might not be displayed within the launcher.

The issue has now been resolved, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our players.

[Date & Time]
Oct. 13, 2026 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (PDT)
Oct. 13, 2026 18:30 to 22:15 (GMT)
Oct. 13, 2026 19:30 to 23:15 (BST)
Oct. 14, 2026 5:30 to 9:15 (AEDT)

[Details]
* The Play button may not appear
* You may be unable to log in to Final Fantasy XIV due to a network error
* Lodestone news may not appear in the launcher

[Cause]
Service disruption caused by frequent timeouts during server processing

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532239-Recovery-from-Launcher-Outage-Notice-%28Oct.-13-14%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532235-Launcher-Outage-Notice-%28Oct.-13-14%29?goto=newpost Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:42:33 GMT We are currently experiencing an issue where the Play button may not appear after launching the Final Fantasy XIV launcher, or where, even if it does... We are currently experiencing an issue where the Play button may not appear after launching the Final Fantasy XIV launcher, or where, even if it does appear, players may be unable to log in due to a network error.

We have also confirmed that Lodestone news may not display properly in the launcher due to a network error. We have also confirmed an issue where new Lodestone news cannot be posted and existing news content cannot be updated. We will provide updates regarding this service disruption on the official forum (https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forum.php).

We are currently investigating the issue and working to resolve it, so we ask for your patience as we work to restore service.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for our customers.

[Date & Time]
Oct. 13, 2026 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
From Oct. 13, 2026 18:30 (GMT)
From Oct. 13, 2026 19:30 (BST)
From Oct. 14, 2026 5:30 (AEDT)

[Details]
* The Play button may not appear
* You may be unable to log in to Final Fantasy XIV due to a network error
* Lodestone news may not appear in the launcher

[Cause]
Under investigation

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532235-Launcher-Outage-Notice-%28Oct.-13-14%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532193-Home-World-Transfer-Data-Center-Travel-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-13%29?goto=newpost Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:47:00 GMT We are currently experiencing technical difficulties causing the Home World Transfer and Data Center Travel services to be unavailable. The issue is... We are currently experiencing technical difficulties causing the Home World Transfer and Data Center Travel services to be unavailable. The issue is currently under investigation, and additional information will follow as the situation develops.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for our customers.

[Date & Time]
From Oct. 13, 2026 2:25 a.m. (PDT)
From Oct. 13, 2026 9:25 (GMT)
From Oct. 13, 2026 10:25 (BST)
From Oct. 13, 2026 20:25 (AEDT)

[Details]
- Players are unable to use the Home World Transfer and Data Center Travel systems

[Cause]
Under investigation

[Affected Services]
- Home World Transfer
- Data Center Travel ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532193-Home-World-Transfer-Data-Center-Travel-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-13%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532116-Recovery-from-Network-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-9%29?goto=newpost Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:41:25 GMT During the period indicated below, network connections along certain internet routes were unstable. As a result, users may have experienced the... During the period indicated below, network connections along certain internet routes were unstable.

As a result, users may have experienced the issues listed below. These issues have since been resolved, and all services are now available as normal.

As part of our efforts to address the issues, we temporarily suspended the Home World Transfer Service and Data Center Travel for Worlds on the Oceanian Data Center. Both services resumed at approximately at Oct. 9, 2026 5:03 a.m. (PDT) / 12:03 (GMT) / 13:03 (BST) / 23:03 (AEDT).

[Date & Time]
Oct. 9, 2026 3:35 a.m. to 4:55 a.m. (PDT)
Oct. 9, 2026 10:35 to 11:55 (GMT)
Oct. 9, 2026 11:35 to 12:55 (BST)
Oct. 9, 2026 21:35 to 22:55 (AEDT)

[Details]
Players may have experienced the following issues:
・Disconnections from the Oceanian Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to the Oceanian Data Center Worlds
・Difficulty accessing, sending, and receiving data from the Oceanian Data Centers

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532116-Recovery-from-Network-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-9%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532110-Recovery-from-European-Data-Center-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-8-9%29?goto=newpost Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:15:33 GMT We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties with the European data center have been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience... We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties with the European data center have been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we thank you for your understanding.

[Date & Time]
Oct. 8, 2026 3:10 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (PDT)
Oct. 8, 2026 22:10 to Oct. 9, 2026 2:30 (GMT)
Oct. 8, 2026 23:10 to Oct. 9, 2026 3:30 (BST)
Oct. 9, 2026 9:10 to 13:30 (AEDT)

[Details]
* Unable to access European Data Centers and Worlds
* Characters with Home Worlds on the European Data Centers unable to use features in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Companion App which require connecting to the game

[Cause]
Outage at a major internet provider

[Affected Service]
- European Data Centers and Worlds
- FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532110-Recovery-from-European-Data-Center-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-8-9%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532108-European-Data-Center-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-8-9%29?goto=newpost Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:07:43 GMT We are currently experiencing technical difficulties which are preventing players from accessing the European Data Centers. The issues are being... We are currently experiencing technical difficulties which are preventing players from accessing the European Data Centers.

The issues are being addressed, and new updates will follow as additional information becomes available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for our customers.

[Date & Time]
Oct. 8, 2026 3:10 p.m. (PDT)
Oct. 8, 2026 22:10 (GMT)
Oct. 8, 2026 23:10 (BST)
Oct. 9, 2026 9:10 (AEDT)

[Details]
* Unable to access European Data Centers and Worlds
* Characters with Home Worlds on the European Data Centers unable to use features in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Companion App which require connecting to the game

[Cause]
Outage at a major internet provider

[Affected Service]
- European Data Centers and Worlds
- FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532108-European-Data-Center-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-8-9%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532042-Mana-Recovery-from-Anima-World-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-6-7%29?goto=newpost Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:33:14 GMT We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties with the World listed below have been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience... We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties with the World listed below have been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience while the matter was being addressed.

[Date & Time]
Oct. 6, 2026 from 9:26 a.m. to 9:52 a.m. (PDT)
Oct. 6, 2026 from 16:26 to 16:52 (GMT)
Oct. 6, 2026 from 17:26 to 17:52 (BST)
Oct. 7, 2026 from 3:26 to 3:52 (AEDT)

[Details]
Unable to access the areas below on the Anima World.

[Cause]
Server equipment issue

[Affected Areas]
- Certain areas in Heaven-on-High
- Royal Palace
- The Royal Menagerie
- Ruby Bazaar Offices
- Eorzean Alliance Headquarters
- Castrum Fluminis
- The Fringes
- Kugane
- Coerthas Central Highlands
- The First Altar of Djanan Qhat
- Shaaloani
- The Doman Enclave
- Certain areas in The Howling Eye
- Certain areas in The Phantoms' Feast
- The Misery
- Rhalgr's Reach
- The Ridorana Cataract
- Maelstrom Barracks
- Kienkan
- The Prima Vista Bridge
- The Prima Vista Tiring Room
- The Ruby Sea
- Certain areas in The Central Shroud
- The Interdimensional Rift
- Twin Adder Barracks
- The Resonatorium
- Flame Barracks
- The Haunted Manor
- Reisen Temple
- The House of the Fierce
- Outside estates in Wards 7 through 12 of The Goblet
- Outside estates in Wards 19 through 24 of The Goblet
- The indoors of certain estates
- A portion of the Unnamed Island ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/532042-Mana-Recovery-from-Anima-World-Technical-Difficulties-%28Oct.-6-7%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/531820-Recovery-from-COMPANION-App-Partial-Technical-Difficulties-%28Sep.-25%29?goto=newpost Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:08:28 GMT We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties preventing players from accessing some FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app features when using... We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties preventing players from accessing some FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app features when using characters on NA data center Worlds have been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we thank you for your patience.

[Date & Time]
Sep. 25, 2026 3:03 a.m. to 3:54 a.m. (PDT)
Sep. 25, 2026 10:03 to 10:54 (GMT)
Sep. 25, 2026 11:03 to 11:54 (BST)
Sep. 25, 2026 20:03 to 20:54 (AEST)

[Details]
Errors would occur when using features with characters on NA data center Worlds

[Cause]
Network Technical Difficulties

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/531820-Recovery-from-COMPANION-App-Partial-Technical-Difficulties-%28Sep.-25%29 https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/531712-Recovery-from-Japanese-Data-Center-Network-Technical-Difficulties-%28Sep.-21-22%29?goto=newpost Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:21:33 GMT We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties with the Japanese data center have been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience... We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties with the Japanese data center have been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we thank you for your understanding.

[Date & Time]
Sep. 21, 2026 1:17 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. (PDT)
Sep. 21, 2026 20:17 to 20:25 (GMT)
Sep. 21, 2026 21:17 to 21:25 (BST)
Sep. 22, 2026 6:17 to 6:25 (AEST)

[Details]
・Disconnected from JP data center Worlds

[Cause]
Network equipment issue

[Affected Worlds]
・All Japanese Data Center Worlds ]]> Status NOC_NA https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/531712-Recovery-from-Japanese-Data-Center-Network-Technical-Difficulties-%28Sep.-21-22%29