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.
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?
Destiny 2 can go down for a myriad of reasons, but the most common by far is planned server maintenance. Bungie usually communicates those with some form of early warning, though the studio’s official support account’s heads-ups have been coming closer to the updates in the past few years.
On Nov. 20, for instance, Bungie is experiencing a server outage due to maintenance after 7:45am CT. The downtime was scheduled to end at reset (11am CT), but Bungie confirmed the maintenance window will be extended by at least two hours, until 1pm CT. These last-minute extensions are usually due to issues that prevent the servers from going online in full swing, and they are on Bungie’s end of the connection rather than the user’s.
The studio commonly outlines those server outages through its support accounts, but unofficial site bungiehelp.org can also help you stay in the loop. Maintenance usually wraps up by reset, barring any technical issues (as was the case on Nov. 20), but Bungie usually communicates roadblocks whenever they happen.
Outside of planned downtime, Destiny 2‘s servers can also go down due to other bugs, glitches, or failures, including server connectivity. These issues are generally on Bungie’s end, but there might be problems on the user’s side preventing them from connecting to the game. In that case, it’s vital to know the cause of the problem.
There are a myriad of tools at your disposal if you want to figure out if Destiny 2 is down. If the servers are out, your problems are likely widespread. If Bungie’s side of the equation is all clear, however, checking your connection may fix any trouble you may have. Here’s how you can check the status of the game’s servers.
How to check Destiny 2 server status
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.
If you’re experiencing sudden issues, Down Detector will be your first place to look. Players usually report issues more quickly, while official communications take time.
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.
