Destiny 2 server status: Are Destiny 2 servers down for Into the Light?
Are the Destiny 2 servers currently offline? The servers go down ahead of most major updates and new releases for the game, and Into the Light is currently on the way.
This new update will bring a pile of new content ahead of The Final Shape, but to do so, the game will need to be shut down temporarily. To get the full rundown ahead of the downtime, here is what you need to know.
Destiny 2 server status
As of right now, the Destiny 2 servers are set to go down today for the launch of Into the Light.
We can expect a delay to the Destiny 2 weekly reset. As a reminder, if you want to check for any upcoming maintenance that will cause the servers to shut down, you can check out the Bungie website here.
Destiny 2 update 7.2.0 maintenance schedule
Click to enlargeHere's the server maintenance schedule as per Bungie:
- 4 AM PT | 12 PM BST | 1 PM CET: Maintenance is scheduled to begin
- 4:45 AM PT | 12:45 PM BST | 1:45 PM CET: Destiny 2 is brought offline
- 10 AM PT | 6 PM BST | 7 PM CET: Destiny 2 will be brought back online
- 12 PM PT | 8 PM BST | 9 PM CET: Destiny 2 maintenance is scheduled to complete
Why do the servers go down in Destiny 2?
There are a multitude of reasons why the Destiny 2 servers are occasionally shut off. Mostly they are shut down intentionally, either for maintenance or before a huge update to the game, like the launch of an expansion or new season.
Usually, scheduled maintenance lasts no more than a few hours, but before new expansions, the servers are often shut down for 24 hours. There can be other reasons, such as technical faults, that cause the servers to shut down. Those are less predictable than intentional shutdowns, but thankfully those instances are rare.
Regardless of how or why the servers are shut down, the only thing any of us can do is wait. If you are itching to get back online, you can usually find out exactly when the servers are back on by keeping an eye on the Bungie Help Twitter account.
That is it for everything you need to know about Destiny 2's server status. For more on the game, head to our Destiny 2 homepage for handy guides on the weekly reset, Xur's locations, Trials of Osiris, promo codes, or how to those monthly Amazon Prime Gaming rewards.
