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Final Fantasy XIV re-opens PC logins after players form a ‘PHP Watering Service’ to keep crops alive
Final Fantasy XIV has restored PC logins after a PHP vulnerability caused temporary server maintenance. During the outage, players formed a community initiative called the 'PHP Watering Service' to help others maintain their in-game crops. Console players were unaffected by the login issues.
Fallen Earth’s latest multi-month server shutdown is finally being turned around by Little Orbit
Little Orbit is making progress on restoring the MMORPG Fallen Earth after multiple server shutdowns. CEO Matt Scott confirmed that internal servers are now functional, with players able to log in and enter the game world. Development on the Unity version is also advancing, with basic login and character systems implemented.
The Division 2 maintenance (June 30): When will the servers come back
The Division 2 will undergo server maintenance on June 30. The article provides information on when players can expect the servers to be back online.
FC 26 maintenance (June 18): When will the servers come back
FC 26 experienced server maintenance on June 18th, causing disruptions for players, particularly during reward distribution periods. The article addresses player frustration with unexpected downtime.
Fortnite Servers Are Down – When Will Fortnite Come Online For Chapter 7 Season 3?
Fortnite servers are currently down for maintenance as Epic Games deploys the Chapter 7 Season 3 update. The downtime is estimated to last around 4-7 hours, with the game expected to come back online by approximately 10 PM PT / 1 AM ET. Players can expect a significantly changed Battle Royale island and a new battle pass upon the servers' return.
FC 26 maintenance (May 20): When will the servers come back
EA is performing server maintenance for FC 26 on May 20. The article questions the timing and duration of this downtime, indicating player frustration.
Final Fantasy XI Server Replacements, Story Teased
In an interview regarding Final Fantasy XI's 24th anniversary, Director and Producer Yoji Fujito discussed ongoing server replacements and hinted at future content additions. While current staff are busy with other projects, Fujito expressed a desire to introduce new story elements once resources become available, with groundwork being laid for potential new cutscenes and content.
Why is there a login queue in The Division 2
The Division 2 is experiencing login queues following server maintenance on April 23rd. These queues are implemented to manage server load smoothly when many players attempt to log in simultaneously after downtime. The system applies to PC and console players and deactivates automatically once server demand subsides.
FC 26 maintenance (April 15): When will the servers come back
EA Sports announced server maintenance for FC 26 on April 15, beginning at 2 AM ET and lasting approximately 5.5 hours. Matchmaking will be disabled 30 minutes prior to the downtime. The maintenance will affect all platforms and online game modes, including Ultimate Team and Clubs, with offline modes like Career Mode remaining accessible.
Pokémon Champions maintenance downtime (April 9): When will the servers come back
Pokémon Champions will undergo scheduled server maintenance on April 9, starting at 3pm PT and lasting approximately two hours. During this downtime, players will be unable to access online features, including trainer battles. The servers are expected to be back online by 5pm PT, barring any unforeseen delays.
Indie MMORPG Embers Adrift returns to service with a tiny rollback after 24 hours offline
The indie MMORPG Embers Adrift has returned to service after a catastrophic hardware failure caused a 24-hour outage. Stormhaven Studios restored the servers with a 15-minute data rollback to ensure data integrity. Players will need to download a small patch to connect to the updated servers.
Embers Adrift is offline from a ‘catastrophic hardware failure’
Embers Adrift is currently offline due to a catastrophic hardware failure affecting the live game service. Stormhaven Studios is working to migrate the service to a new host, a process that was planned for later this month but has been accelerated. The outage is expected to last between 12-24 hours.