Are Destiny 2 servers down? Destiny 2 server status and how to check it

Guardian, are you struggling with a lost connection? Here’s how to check if the Destiny 2 servers are down or if you’re just working with a faulty internet connection.

Destiny 2 periodically gets taken offline for server maintenance so that Bungie can update the game and fix issues. The developer usually communicates well in advance when this is going to happen, but sometimes, there’s just a problem with the game.

Here’s what you need to know and do to figure out the status of Destiny 2’s servers so you can find out when you can get back to grinding for better loot.

How to check the Destiny 2 servers’ status

There are three ways to check the server status for Destiny 2. First, you’ll want to check the official Bungie website. This will tell you when any new updates will come to the game, along with when the game may be down for maintenance before the servers return. There’s a table that gives the exact timing.

If the Destiny 2 outage is unexpected, you’ll want to head over to Bungie’s official social media accounts, especially @BNGServerStatus on Twitter/X. It details current issues and when they are supposed to be addressed.

For example, in the launch week of Renegades and on the day of its release, the game’s servers will be down for approximately seven hours before the new DLC becomes available at 11am CT on Dec. 2.

However, Bungie might not even know that the servers are down sometimes. The last place to check is Down Detector. It’s a trusted site where users report server outages. If it says that there are no problems, the issue might be your internet connection.

Possible fixes for connection issues

If the above resources indicate that Destiny 2’s servers are fine, there may be an issue with your internet. First, make sure you have your firewalls off. Next, try to reset your router. To do this, take the power cable out for 10 seconds and then reconnect it. You’ll need to wait a few minutes for your connection to return.

If you’re still having trouble, check to see if you have the latest update installed. If you’re on the PS5, click the options button on the main menu’s Destiny 2 square. Then, select “Check for Update.” If one is available, it should begin to download. Xbox players can use a similar process.

As a rule of thumb, you’ll always want the most recent patch for Destiny 2 installed to play the game. The game may be a storage hog, but saving a few gigabytes won’t matter if you can’t play the game at all.