With the usual weekly reset and a new expansion, The Edge of Fate, dropping soon in Destiny 2, you might be wondering if the server status is down or not. The developers usually take down the servers to work on them before every patch.
The expansion is set to changes how players engage with Destiny 2. From new hubs such as the Portal, to substantial changes to the Artifact, and how Power Level works. There's plenty to check out if you're a new and returning player.
Are the Destiny 2 servers down?
Yes, Destiny 2 servers are down as players have to wait patiently for The Edge of Fate to kick off.
As mentioned, this Destiny 2 expansion brings a lot of changes for players, including. It's the first of a new series of expansions for the game, which will now move to a bi-annual format (two smaller expansions per year).
Following The Edge of Fate, players can expect Renegades, a Star Wars-themed expansion that's caused some controversy as a portion of the fanbase feels the essence of what made the Destiny 2 universe so interesting might be going away.
How to check Destiny 2 server status
The Bungie Help Twitter account frequently tweets about scheduled maintenance and provides real-time updates on any issues players may encounter. So that's your best option to get all the information you need about Destiny 2 servers.
The Bungie website regularly posts upcoming maintenance schedules, including a detailed timeline and reasons for each maintenance period.
Of course Destiny 2 servers may be down unexpectedly, which could also vary by region and platform. If that's the case, we'll try to provide the most up-to-date information on this page so keep it bookmarked.
While you wait for the downtime to end, check out how to farm the new Unstable Cores, which will be key to help you understand the new infusion system in Destiny 2.