Square Enix Shut Down Servers to Save Power

Square Enix have shut down a number of their servers for at least a week following the earthquake in Japan in a bid to save power for those who need it.

Japanese authorities have advised that as much power be saved as possible and as such Square Enix have closed the severs for Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy XI and PlayOnline:

The services will be temporarily suspended for at least a week starting on Mar. 13, 2011 3:00 (PDT). We will provide an update regarding the reinstatement of the service as additional information becomes available. In connection with the temporary suspension of services, players will not be billed for any PlayOnline service throughout the April billing cycle. Additional information regarding this matter will also be posted as it becomes available.

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