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Square Enix cracks down on RMT and illicit activities in Final Fantasy XIV, terminates thousands of accounts

Square Enix cracks down on RMT and illicit activities in Final Fantasy XIV, terminates thousands of accounts

Square Enix, the developer of the popular online game Final Fantasy XIV, is taking action against players engaging in Real Money Trading (RMT) and other illicit activities.

From January 5, 2023 to January 11, 2023, the company has terminated 2,921 accounts and suspended 32 for participating in RMT/prohibited activities, and terminated 10,153 accounts for RMT advertising.

Players are encouraged to report any cheats or RMT advertising via the in-game report feature, and Square Enix will continue to take disciplinary action against any violators of the game’s terms of service.