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FF14 Emergency Maintenance
On December 19, 2025, the Online Store for Final Fantasy XIV will undergo emergency maintenance, making it temporarily unavailable. Players around the world will be unable to access the store during this period. Here are the important details regarding the maintenance and what you need to know. FINAL FANTASY XIV News (@FFXIV_NEWS_EN) announced on X that there will be emergency maintenance for the EU online store on December 19.
When Will the Maintenance End?
The emergency maintenance will start at 5:30 AM (GMT) on December 19, 2025, and is expected to conclude by 10:00 AM (GMT). However, it’s important to note that the completion time is subject to change, so it’s possible the maintenance could take a bit longer.
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Start Time (GMT): Dec. 19, 2025, 5:30 AM
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End Time (GMT): Dec. 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
If you’re in the AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) zone, here’s the equivalent time frame:
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Start Time (AEDT): Dec. 19, 2025, 4:30 PM
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End Time (AEDT): Dec. 19, 2025, 9:00 PM
How Long Will the Maintenance Take?
The maintenance will run for 4.5 hours in total. From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM GMT, and 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM AEDT on Dec. 19, 2025, the online store will be temporarily offline. Though we understand how inconvenient this might be, especially for fans eagerly waiting to get their hands on some in-game items, maintenance is a necessary evil. It’s a bit like when you’re trying to cook dinner, and the kitchen needs a little rearranging. It may not be fun in the moment, but it’ll be much better once it’s done.
During this period, you won’t be able to make purchases or access the store for any transactions. If you had something in your cart, you’ll need to wait until the maintenance is completed to finalize your purchase. The team behind the scenes will be working hard to ensure that everything gets fixed as quickly as possible, though. If you’re eagerly waiting to buy a new item or a seasonal bonus, you can look forward to jumping back in once the maintenance window is over.
Affected Services: The Online Store
During the maintenance, the primary service that will be unavailable is the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store. This means players won’t be able to purchase in-game items, expansions, or other content through the store during this time.
What this means for players:
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You won’t be able to access or purchase any items from the Online Store.
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If you’ve been planning to buy a mount, expansion, or any special cosmetics, you may need to wait until the maintenance concludes.
For now, players can still enjoy everything else in FFXIV—from raiding to exploring new areas without interruption.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the maintenance times mentioned in this article are subject to change. Square Enix reserves the right to extend or modify the maintenance period as necessary. Always refer to the official Final Fantasy XIV news channels for the most up-to-date information.
