Global DDoS Attacks Disrupt Final Fantasy XIV Gameplay

Players worldwide face login issues and server disruptions as developers at Square Enix work to mitigate the extensive DDoS attacks affecting multiple data centers.

The DDoS attacks began early on May 6, impacting data centers across North America, Europe, Japan, and Oceania.
Square Enix has acknowledged the attacks and is actively investigating and implementing countermeasures.
Scheduled maintenance coincides with the attacks, complicating access even further for players.
Upcoming game updates and expansions, including the Dawntrail release, heighten player anticipation amid disruptions.
Community response varies, with some players expressing frustration on social media, while others use humor to cope with the outage.