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Final Fantasy 14 Faces DDoS Attacks, Players Frustrated

1/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Final Fantasy 14's North American servers are experiencing severe DDoS attacks since Patch 7.4 and the new Savage-tier raid.
Players report frequent disconnections as they compete for world-first clears.
The official status page confirms ongoing recovery efforts.
Some players discuss VPNs to bypass issues, while others criticize Square Enix for inadequate server protection.
The situation has dampened enthusiasm for the new raid and underscores the need for action by developers.

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Story summary

Final Fantasy 14's North American servers are experiencing severe DDoS attacks since Patch 7.4 and the new Savage-tier raid.
Players report frequent disconnections as they compete for world-first clears.
The official status page confirms ongoing recovery efforts.
Some players discuss VPNs to bypass issues, while others criticize Square Enix for inadequate server protection.
The situation has dampened enthusiasm for the new raid and underscores the need for action by developers.