Is Destiny 2 down? Here’s how to check server status

Here's how to see if the Destiny 2 servers are unavailable.

The Spine of Keres and the Oracle Engine in Destiny 2, as seen when the Curse is weak.
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Two of the biggest obstacles of modern online games are server and connectivity issues. Every game has them, and Destiny 2 is no exception. Nothing is more disappointing than expecting to take on the Witch Queen or enter the Deep Stone Crypt and being met with a server error instead.

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Like all live-service games, Destiny 2 and its servers often go under maintenance for extended periods. While undergoing maintenance, the game is often unplayable until the work is done on Bungie’s end. Don’t be the person who forgets to check whether the servers will be up on a planned raid night. Here’s how to check Destiny 2’s server status.

Why is Destiny 2 down in The Final Shape?

Guardians crouch and regenerate after battle in Destiny 2.
My clan waiting in the queue. Image via Bungie

The Final Shape‘s server issues largely stayed with the expansion release, but that doesn’t mean guardians are in the clear. Bungie still performs regular maintenance before patches, and both have been appearing pretty often. On June 18, the servers went down for maintenance at 8:45am CT and will return at reset, barring any delays or issues. Background maintenance will run until 2pm CT, and there’s a slight chance it may impact connections. You can’t play Destiny 2 until the servers come back.

Players who want to know the server status should keep their eyes on Bungie’s official channels, or on the fan-made website bungiehelp.org, which consolidates the main social media accounts for support in one place.

How to check Destiny 2 server status

Season of the Witch key art with three guardians and Eris Morn in the background
Can’t squad up if the servers die. Image via Bungie

Check Bungie’s websites

If you think Destiny 2’s servers are down or can’t log in, the first place to look is Bungie’s Destiny Server and Update Status page on the company’s help website.

This page contains the upcoming and current server maintenance schedule, which is a constant occurrence in Destiny 2. Maintenance generally happens every week or so. Major patches, updates, or fixes may also require the game to be taken offline.

While times are not always exact, the schedule on this page should give you an idea of when maintenance should begin and conclude on a given day.

Use Twitter/X to check for service outages

If nothing is listed on the Server and Update Status Page, there may be a random outage or a sudden problem. In this case, it’s best to head to X (formerly Twitter), in particular the @BungieHelp or @Destiny2Team accounts.

These accounts post and share almost all issues involving the game: everything from when a weapon is disabled due to an exploit to when there will be planned or unplanned server maintenance that results in connection errors or an unplayable game for an extended period.

Use Destiny 2’s Down Detector page

If all else fails, you can also check out Down Detector, a website that reports when servers are down for just about anything. Destiny 2 has its own Down Detector page.

This page will also show the most reported problems, typically server connections and logins. If you see a large spike in reported outages, it’s likely due to maintenance or a more serious server issue on Bungie’s side.

Tip:

If you’re experiencing sudden issues, Down Detector will be your first place to look. The developers often take time before officially outlining errors on their social media accounts.

If none of these sites show any issues with Destiny 2, it might be a platform problem. Check if Steam, Xbox Live, or the PlayStation Network are experiencing any issues.

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