Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (May 22) (Updated 5/22 4:40 pm)

[NOC_NA]

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 May 22, 2019 1:25 p.m. (PDT)
From May 22, 2019 20:25 (GMT)
From May 22, 2019 21:25 (BST)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing the following issues:
・Disconnected from NA data center Worlds
・Difficulty logging in to or unable to log in to NA data center Worlds
・Difficulty accessing, sending, and receiving data from NA data centers

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV

*Edited May 22, 2019 at 4:40 p.m. (PDT)
Our investigations showed that there may also be situations where users are unable to log in at all, so the "Details" section was edited to reflect this.

[NOC_NA]

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 May 22, 2019 1:16 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. (PDT)
From May 22, 2019 20:16 to 21:55 (GMT)
From May 22, 2019 21:16 to 22:55 (BST)

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

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XIV