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We are pleased to announce that the technical difficulties with the JP Data Center Worlds listed below have been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience while the matter was being addressed.

*See below for details on the scope of impact caused by this outage.

[Date & Time]
Nov. 5, 2026 12:26 a.m. to 3:36 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Atomos World

Nov. 5, 2026 12:32 a.m.to 3:36 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Garuda World

Nov. 5, 2026 12:37 a.m. to 3:36 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Instanced areas

[Details]
・Unable to access the affected World.
・Unable to travel to affected Worlds via World Visit System or Data Center Travel System.
・Unable to change Home World to that of the affected World using the Home World Transfer service.
・Players who are mid-duty on an affected World will be disconnected from the server upon exiting the duty, and will be unable to log back in until World recovery.
・Unable to use Free Company chat when visiting another World while Home World is affected.
・Unable to use some FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app features while Home World is affected. Additionally, characters visiting or data center traveling to the affected World will be unable to purchase from the markets using FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app.
・Players on the JP Data Center disconnected from certain instanced content and unable to log in.

[Cause]
Failure of core server equipment related to the affected worlds

We would like to provide an update regarding the current outage affecting some worlds on the Japan Data Center.

Due to a failure in the core server equipment related to the affected worlds, we are currently replacing the server hardware.
At this time, we estimate it will take a few more hours to complete the restoration work.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience until service is restored.

[Date & Time]
From Nov. 5, 2026 12:26 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Atomos World

From Nov. 5, 2026 12:32 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Garuda World

From Nov. 5, 2026 12:37 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Instanced areas

[Details]
・Unable to access the affected World.
・Unable to travel to affected Worlds via World Visit System or Data Center Travel System.
・Unable to change Home World to that of the affected World using the Home World Transfer service.
・Players who are mid-duty on an affected World will be disconnected from the server upon exiting the duty, and will be unable to log back in until World recovery.
・Unable to use Free Company chat when visiting another World while Home World is affected.
・Unable to use some FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app features while Home World is affected. Additionally, characters visiting or data center traveling to the affected World will be unable to purchase from the markets using FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app.
・Players on the JP Data Center disconnected from certain instanced content and unable to log in.

[Cause]
Failure of core server equipment related to the affected worlds

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with several Worlds on the Japan Data Center. Additionally, we are also experiencing difficulties with some instanced areas. Due to this, players are disconnected from certain instanced content and unable to log in.

The issue is currently being investigated and addressed, and new updates will follow as additional information becomes available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing and thank you for your understanding.

[Date & Time]
From Nov. 5, 2026 12:26 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Atomos World

From Nov. 5, 2026 12:32 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Garuda World

From Nov. 5, 2026 12:37 a.m. (PST)
Affected: JP Data Center, Instanced areas

[Details]
・Unable to access the affected World.
・Unable to travel to affected Worlds via World Visit System or Data Center Travel System.
・Unable to change Home World to that of the affected World using the Home World Transfer service.
・Players who are mid-duty on an affected World will be disconnected from the server upon exiting the duty, and will be unable to log back in until World recovery.
・Unable to use Free Company chat when visiting another World while Home World is affected.
・Unable to use some FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app features while Home World is affected. Additionally, characters visiting or data center traveling to the affected World will be unable to purchase from the markets using FINAL FANTASY XIV COMPANION app.
・Players on the JP Data Center disconnected from certain instanced content and unable to log in.

[Cause]
Under investigation

Real money trading (RMT) and other illicit activities upset the balance of the game and, as such, are prohibited under the Terms of Service.

Because we have confirmed the existence of players who are engaging in these illicit activities, we have taken the actions listed below.

Time Period: Oct. 29, 2026 to Nov. 4, 2026

・Participation in RMT/prohibited activities
　・Accounts terminated: 436
　・Accounts temporarily suspended: 1

・Botting activity (excluding RMT vendors)
　・Accounts terminated: 7
　・Accounts temporarily suspended: 43
*Botting activity by RMT vendors has been included under "Participation in RMT/prohibited activities."

・RMT advertising
　・Accounts terminated: 479

Players who discover any confirmed cheats should, under no circumstances, exploit or disseminate such information. Instead, we ask that players file a report by using the in-game command [System Menu] -> [Support Desk] -> [Contact Us] -> [Report Cheating].

In addition, any witnessed RMT advertisement can be reported by right clicking the character name in the chat log and selecting the menu [Report] -> [Report RMT Activity].
The report will be processed automatically, and if determined to fall under RMT advertising, the reported character's comments will be restricted.

We will continue to take stringent disciplinary action against any accounts with confirmed involvement in RMT/illicit activity; players should take care to steer clear of any activity that violates the Terms of Service.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold is now available for pre-order via Mog Station!

North American Users

Pre-orders on PlayStation™Store, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, and the Square Enix Store, including the Collector's Bundle and Collector's Box, are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. (PST).

Pre-order to immediately receive in-game items—a new minion and an accessory that increases EXP earned—and embark on your journey in Evercold with early access before launch!

Release Date

Tuesday, February 23, 2027

Early Access

Friday, February 19, 2027 around 1:00 a.m. (PST)

Products

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold Standard Edition

Registering this product grants access to Evercold as well as previous expansions, Endwalker and Dawntrail.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold - Digital Collector's Edition

The Evercold Digital Collector's Edition includes the game and the following in-game items:

• Valhallar Odin Mount
  

• Entreat Crystal Emote

• Crystal Skyltborg

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold - Collector's Bundle

Available exclusively on the Square Enix Store, the Evercold Collector's Bundle contains the Digital Collector's Edition for Windows® or Mac and the physical Collector's Box.

Additionally, the Collector's Box—which includes only the physical items from the Collector's Bundle—is also available for purchase. PlayStation®5|PlayStation®4, XBOX Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Steam players are recommended to purchase the Collector's Box from the Square Enix Store and the Evercold Digital Collector's Edition from their respective platform's store.
* The Collector’s Box does not include a copy of Evercold, in-game items, or pre-order bonuses.

Pre-order Bonuses

Eligible Products

• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold Standard Edition
• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold - Digital Collector's Edition
• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold - Collector's Bundle

In-game Items

• Wind-up Köttr Minion

• Halone's Earring

Early Access

Pre-order Evercold to receive early access to the new content ahead of its official release, scheduled to begin around 1:00 a.m. (PST) on Friday, February 19, 2027.

Visit the special site for full product details and to pre-order.

With the release of Patch 7.58, scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, same-region player matching─previously introduced to the Japan data center─will be implemented on the North American and European data centers.

Matchmaking and party recruitment have thus far been limited to players on the same logical data center. However, with the introduction of same-region player matching, the scope will expand to cover all those on the same physical data center. This means that all players within the same physical data center will be eligible for matchmaking and party recruitment, regardless of their current world.

Further information can be found below on the purpose and impact of same-region player matching.

* The maintenance accompanying the release of Patch 7.58 is scheduled to last 24 hours. The maintenance schedule will be announced in the News once finalized.

Data Center Structure

To better understand same-region player matching, it is useful to start with the structure of FFXIV's data centers.

Diagram of the Data Centers

* See the current data center structure here.

Physical Data Centers (Physical DC)
The physical DCs (represented in blue on the diagram) are located in four regions: Japan, North America, Europe, and Oceania. The closer your place of residence is to the physical DC, the less likely you are to experience network lag; as such, players typically choose the physical DC located closest to their residence.

Logical Data Centers (Logical DC)
Each physical DC contains one to four logical DCs (represented in green on the diagram).

Worlds
Each logical DC contains five to eight Worlds (represented in gray on the diagram).

Impact of Same-region Player Matching

Purpose of Same-region Player Matching

Once same-region player matching is introduced in Patch 7.58, scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, features that were restricted to the same logical DC will become usable across all logical DCs in the same physical DC (the same region).

There will be no change to features only accessible on your Home World, or those that already operated across the same physical DC.

* The blacklist/mute list will not be affected.

Traveling to Worlds on Other Logical Data Centers

After the update, you will be able to play on another logical data center via the “Visit Another World Server” feature, rather than having to use “Data Center Travel.” This removes the need to travel via your Home World.

A dropdown menu will be added to the window displayed after selecting the “Visit Another World Server” option at the aetheryte in Limsa Lominsa, Gridania, and Ul'dah. This menu will allow you to select the logical DC and world you wish to travel to.

Going forward, the rules for what can and cannot be carried out on a world in another logical DC will be the same as those currently in place for the World Visit system. View more information on the World Visit system here.

The Data Center Travel system will no longer allow travel between logical DCs within North America, nor between logical DCs within Europe. However, it will still allow travel from the North American and European DCs to the Oceania DC.

Duplicated Names of Cross-world linkshells, PvP Teams and Fellowships

As cross-world linkshells, PvP Teams and Fellowships will be available regardless of current logical DC, they will be consolidated into a single database. As a result of this merge, it is possible that some names will be duplicated.

Please note that with the release of Patch 7.58 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, any duplicated names may have a number appended to differentiate them.

* This will not affect the names of characters, retainers, Free Companies and linkshells, which are distinct for each world.

Organizing Cross-world Linkshells When Belonging to 9 or More Channels

Cross-world linkshells will be merged into a single database per each physical DC, instead of being split between logical DCs. Players may join up to 8 at once per physical DC (region). However, if a player previously joined a cross-world linkshell after using data center travel, resulting in their total number reaching 9 or more, the linkshells which exceed the limit will not be immediately erased.

Please note, however, that these linkshells will be deactivated, and you will not be able to send or receive messages from them. They may be reactivated by using the “Organize CWLS” function introduced in Patch 7.5 to leave or disband cross-world linkshells. For example, you may wish to consider merging any linkshells with the same members that were created for different DCs.
* The "Organize CWLS" button will only display when the cross-world linkshells you belong to have exceeded the maximum number of active channels.

Starting Monday, November 2, 2026 at around 12:00 a.m. (PST), the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store will be hosting a limited-time sale featuring commemorative items from Fan Festival 2023-2024 and earlier!

Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.

* The sale will begin after the scheduled maintenance ends on Monday, November 2, 2026 at around 12:00 a.m. (PST). Please visit the News section for detailed maintenance information.
* Please note that there may be a delay in the delivery of items directly after sales commence due to congestion of the delivery system.

Maintenance on the Online Store and Mog Station will take place at the following time, during which users may be unable to use the services listed below.

・Online Store
・The following Mog Station services:
- Character Renaming Service
- Item code/Gift code entry

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your understanding.

[Date & Time]
Nov. 1, 2026 11:00 p.m. to Nov. 2, 2026 12:00 a.m. (PST)
*Completion time is subject to change.

[Details]
System maintenance

[Affected Services]
- Online Store
- Mog Station

Your next adventure is almost here! The release date for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold has been revealed, with pre-orders opening soon! Pre-order to receive a variety of bonuses and early access to the Fourth a few days before launch.

Release Date

Tuesday, February 23, 2027

Pre-orders Begin

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Early Access

Scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2027 at 1:00 a.m. (PST)

Visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Evercold website for more details.