Recovery from European Data Center Technical Difficulties (Oct. 8, 9)

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