When Does Destiny 2 Come Back Online and What to Expect

Destiny 2's downtime is always a bummer, but thankfully, we have some info on when it's coming back online. The game's maintenance schedule is usually announced in advance, so you can plan ahead and avoid missing out on any action.

Bungie, the game's developer, typically performs maintenance during off-peak hours to minimize disruptions. This means you can expect the game to be down between 4 and 8 am PST, depending on the specific maintenance schedule.

The good news is that Bungie usually provides a countdown timer on their website, so you can see exactly how much longer you'll have to wait before the game comes back online. This timer is usually updated regularly, giving you a clear idea of when to expect the game to be back up and running.

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If you're wondering if Destiny 2 is down, the first place to check is the official Bungie Help account on X, which will announce any delays to the scheduled maintenance timeframe.

The game servers are usually down for maintenance from 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 1pm GMT / 3pm CET, and you can check the Bungie Help page for planned maintenance.

To check if Destiny 2 is down, you can also head to the Down Detector website, which will show you if anyone else is reporting problems at the same time as you.

If the servers aren't responding and there's no maintenance planned, check the official Bungie Help Twitter account for up-to-date news on outages.

You can also check the official Destiny Server and Update Status webpage for any planned downtime.

If you're experiencing problems, it's worth checking the community-generated Down Detector website to see if anyone else is reporting issues.

Here's a quick rundown of when Destiny 2 maintenance usually begins and ends:

Destiny 2 server maintenance usually begins at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 1pm GMT / 3pm CET and ends at 11am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm GMT / 8pm CET.

During this time, players will be removed from activities and won't be able to log back in until 1pm PDT / 8pm GMT.

Sign-on and game integration features will be unavailable on web, mobile, 3rd-party apps, and the Bungie Store from 5am PST / 12pm GMT.

Destiny 2 will be brought offline for expected maintenance at 6:15am PST / 1:15pm GMT.

Here's a breakdown of the maintenance schedule:

After maintenance, players should have no issue logging into their games and experiencing Destiny 2 season 21 and the Strand subclass.

The preload and release times for Destiny 2's expansion are worth noting. Preload will start at different times depending on your platform.

If you're on the West Coast of North America, preload will start at a time that hasn't been specified in the article. However, if you're on the East Coast, preload will start at a time that hasn't been specified either.

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The expansion itself releases on June 4 or June 5 in some territories, around 24 hours after server downtime. This is the same time as the usual weekly reset.

Here are the release times for different time zones:

It's worth noting that server traffic and login issues can be a problem at launch, so be prepared to wait a while to get into the game.