How long will Destiny 2 be down?
Learn how long Destiny 2 will be down and offline while maintenance continues as Bungie tinkers in the background, implementing new and exciting things.
Destiny 2 is currently undergoing a major update, which means the servers are currently down. Any addicted Guardian (like myself) will likely want to know how long will Destiny 2 be down – a reasonable question. Thankfully, Bungie has provided players with a clear timeline of events, so you know when the maintenance will be over and Destiny 2 will be back online.
Last updated: May 29, 2024 @ 4:20 p.m. PT.
How long will Destiny 2 be down?
Those looking to answer the question, "How long will Destiny 2 be down," don't have to go far to find the answer. Thankfully, Bungie is extremely transparent with its messaging surrounding server maintenance and downtime. At the launch of new Seasons, Bungie often outlines an hour-by-hour summary of what players can expect. Bungie even goes so far as to Tweet out helpful information via the Bungie Help Twitter account:
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For the launch of Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Destiny 2 will be down for 25 hours prior to the expansion's launch. The downtime starts on June 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET. You can log in once the maintenance has been completed on June 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. During this time, players should ensure that they download The Final Shape update. Note that there will be queue times when you try to launch the game once the servers are back online. Unfortunately, players are experiencing delays with the release and are unable to even get into a queue.
While Destiny 2 is down for maintenance, why not take some time to look over Shacknews' vast collection of Destiny 2 content in our Destiny 2 complete strategy guide? It's here you'll find a wealth of resources to help you through new seasons as well as the old. For instance, make sure you know about all Exotic Catalysts and, of course, every wish for the Wall of Wishes.
Now that you know how long Destiny 2 will be down, you can start planning out your day and evening. For those stuck in the 9-to-5 grind, this downtime shouldn’t interfere with your gaming plans too much. Be sure to check back in as we cover everything you need to know about what's new in Destiny 2 once the downtime is finished and the servers are back online.
