Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Apr. 16)

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties due to a DDoS attack.
Players may experience the following issues as a result.

We are looking into the way attacks are being made and taking countermeasures. More information will be provided as the situation develops.

[Date & Time]
From Apr. 16, 2020 6:45 a.m. (PDT)
From Apr. 16, 2020 13:45 (GMT)
From Apr. 16, 2020 14:45 (BST)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing 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

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.

We will continue to monitor the situation and work with ISPs to implement countermeasures.

[Date & Time]
From Apr. 16, 2020 6:43 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. (PDT)
From Apr. 16, 2020 13:45 to 16:45 (GMT)
From Apr. 16, 2020 14:45 to 17:45 (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