Network Technical Difficulties Caused by DDoS Attacks (Apr. 14, 15)

[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 Apr. 14, 2020 6:41 p.m. (PDT)
From Apr. 15, 2020 1:41 (GMT)
From Apr. 15, 2020 2:41 (BST)

[Details]
Players may be experiencing the following issues:
・Disconnected 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

[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 Apr. 14, 2020 6:41 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (PDT)
From Apr. 15, 2020 1:41 to 1:45 (GMT)
From Apr. 15, 2020 2:41 to 2:45 (BST)

[Details]
Players may have experienced the following issues:
・Disconnected 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