Recovery from Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Oct. 5)

During the time below, we experienced network technical difficulties caused by DDoS attacks.
Players may have experienced the listed issues as a result, but we are happy to inform that the game can now be played as normal.

With this incident, we have further reinforced defensive measures against DDoS attacks. We will continue to coordinate with ISPs to combat the situation.

[Date & Time]
From Oct. 5, 2018 11:26 a.m. to 11:37 a.m. (PDT)
From Oct. 5, 2018 18:26 to 18:37 (GMT)
From Oct. 5, 2018 19:26 to 19:37 (BST)

[Details]
Players may have experienced the following issues:
・Disconnected from JP data center Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to JP data center Worlds
・Difficulty accessing, sending, and receiving data from JP data centers

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV