Buying a house in any market feels like a next-to-impossible task these days, and getting your foot on the property ladder inFinal Fantasy XIVcan feel somehow more confusing than real life.
Getting a virtual housein the MMO can feel like a daunting prospect, but theLottery system introduced in patch 6.1did a lot to make the entire process more fair for those who want to take part.
Admittedly, it’s still not exactly easy, and you’ll likely face stiff competition, but we’ve moved on a long way from the days of camping outside an available plot for days on end, constantly clicking on the For Sale board along with dozens of other hopeful buyers in the vague hope that you’re the one who clicks last and wins the plot.
Those were dark days, and however you feel about the Lottery system, it’s definitely an improvement.
How does the Housing Lottery work in Final Fantasy XIV?
The Housing Lottery works on a cyclic system, alternating between Entry Periods and Results Periods.
Entry Period
During each five-day Entry Period, you’ll be able to place a bid on any available plot that takes your fancy by interacting with the board outside the plot. You’ll also see how many others have placed bids and how long you need to wait until the Results Period begins.
Results Period
The Results Period for each cycle lasts for four days, and this is when you’ll find out if you’ve won the plot you put a bid on. To claim a plot you’ve won, you’ll need to interact with the board outside and pay the required amount of Gil. If you fail to claim a plot that you won, you’ll lose the plot itself and 50% of the deposit you placed down.
FFXIV Housing Lottery schedule for March 2025
If you’re hoping to snag a virtual home inFFXIV, you’ll need to know the schedule for February 2025. Here are all of the cycles coming this month:
Each change between the Entry and Results Periods occurs with the daily reset, which occurs at the following times depending on your location:
