Final Fantasy 14 Targeted By More DDoS Attacks

Final Fantasy 14 Targeted By More DDoS Attacks

Key Takeaways

  • DDoS attacks continue to plague Final Fantasy 14, disrupting gameplay experiences for fans since early summer.
  • Attacks hit multiple servers, causing login difficulties, lag, and disconnects, impacting player progress and teamwork.
  • Square Enix is working to minimize attack impact, but players should stay informed through official updates for any future disruptions.

As a veteran gamer with countless hours logged into Final Fantasy 14, I can’t help but feel a sense of deja vu as yet another wave of DDoS attacks has disrupted our beloved game. It seems like just yesterday we were battling against Ifrit and Garuda in the latest expansion, Dawntrail, only to be grounded by these relentless cyber-attacks.


I, as a dedicated fan of Final Fantasy 14, have once more found myself grappling with the disruption caused by DDoS attacks. Regrettably, this unwelcome scenario has become a recurring theme for us loyal fans ever since the onset of summer.

More recently, the latest major expansion for Final Fantasy 14, titled Dawntrail, was launched. While players have been immersing themselves in discovering all that the new expansion offers, it’s not been without its challenges. Alongside addressing some early graphical fixes due to issues arising post the game’s visual upgrade, the player community has faced difficulties over the past few months as the game has been under repeated DDoS attacks.

Over the past weekend, “Final Fantasy 14” was once more subjected to DDoS attacks. The assaults started on Friday, affecting servers in Europe, North America, and Oceania for approximately two hours. As a result, players encountered challenges logging in and may have experienced lag or disconnections while playing. Following a short respite, another attack occurred on August 25, this time targeting all data centers. Square Enix reported that the second attack lasted just half an hour, suggesting that the company may be improving its strategies to mitigate the effects of these attacks.

How DDoS Attacks Impact the Final Fantasy 14 Playerbase

In games such as Final Fantasy 14, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks pose a significant threat. These attacks have the potential to disrupt and alter the gameplay experience in various ways. For instance, in Final Fantasy 14, particularly with longer-form content like raids or deep dungeons, these attacks can cause lag, which can be critical for player characters as it might prevent healers and tanks from performing their actions effectively. This lag can result in the difference between life and death for character actions. Moreover, even brief moments of inactivity due to these attacks could lead to significant progress loss, causing disappointment for a team.

Regrettably, I find myself all too familiar with DDoS attacks in the realm of online gaming. Even though personal user data usually remains safe, these attacks can spoil a gamer’s day, particularly during weekends when more players log in. The reasons behind such DDoS attacks aren’t clear, but it seems like they’re just trying to disrupt our gaming enjoyment. For now, the servers appear to be functioning normally, but gamers should stay vigilant and check the game’s official Lodestone updates if they encounter lag issues – these attacks might rear their head once more.

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2024-08-27 02:43