FFXIV housing lottery explained

The FFXIV housing lottery looks complex if you’re new to Square Enix’s MMO game, but the way it works is comparatively straightforward – assuming you meet the requirements to own a house. The downside is that, since it’s a lottery, whether you end up with a home is completely random. Still, Square Enix offers several chances each week while the lottery is active, so you can always try again or buy a company home with your Free Company, if you’re part of one. Our FFXIV housing lottery guide breaks down how the housing system works and what you need to do to stake your claim. If you’re looking to bid soon,  head over to our housing lottery schedule to see when the next entry period starts, and dress up for the occasion with some FFXIV facewear. Assuming you’ve met the requirements, the next step is finding an available plot. The ferryman or other NPC who takes you to each residential area presents you with a list of that area’s housing wards when you speak to them. You can scroll through each and see which one