Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Dec. 8, 9)

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

We are investigating the attack and taking countermeasures. Additional information will be provided as the situation develops.

[Date & Time]
From Dec. 8, 2025 11:12 p.m. (PST)
From Dec. 9, 2025 7:12 (GMT)
From Dec. 9, 2025 18:12 (AEDT)

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

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV

During the times listed below, we were experiencing network technical difficulties due to a DDoS attack.
Players may have experienced the following issues as a result.
We will continue to monitor the situation and work with ISPs to come up with countermeasures.

[Date & Time]
Dec. 8, 2025 11:12 p.m. to Dec. 9, 2025 2:53 p.m. (PST)
From Dec. 9, 2025 7:12 to 22:53 (GMT)
From Dec. 9, 2025 18:12 to Dec. 10, 2025 9:53 (AEDT)

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

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XIV