Destiny 2 Servers Down: Downtime, Maintenance Times & How To Check Server Status

The Destiny 2 servers will go down today to apply hotfix 7.0.0.5 to the game. Here are all the maintenance times and how to check if the servers are currently down.

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Destiny 2 servers down? How to check server status | © Bungie

Are the Destiny 2 servers down? This article will tell you everything about current or upcoming server maintenance times and how you can check if the servers are currently offline. Destiny 2 Hotfix 7.0.0.5 is going to be released today, so in order to properly implement this update in the game, the Destiny 2 servers will go down for a certain time.

Here you'll find everything you need to know about current maintenance times and how to check the server status and find out if the servers are currently down.

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Destiny 2 Update 7.0.0.5: Server Downtime

Here are all the server downtimes for hotfix 7.0.0.5:

  • The servers will go down on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:45 AM PDT, 10:45 AM EST and 2:45 PM GMT.
  • It is planned that the servers go back online at 12 AM PST, 3 PM EST and 7 PM GMT on March 16.
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The Destiny 2 servers will be down from time to time for maintenance. | © Bungie

Is Destiny 2 Down? How To Check Server Status

If you're currently experiencing trouble connecting to the Destiny 2 servers, this might be due to various reasons. Even big MMO's like Destiny 2 might experience some issues, where the servers are not performing the way they should. If you're having trouble connecting to the servers, this might be due to some issues with the host or maybe the problem lies within you. Here are a few things to check if you're having trouble connecting to the Destiny 2 servers:

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  • Check the official support site for server downtimes
  • If you're in touch with other players on Discord or Teamspeak, ask them whether they have the same problem. If they don't, you can be pretty sure that it's a local problem and not a server-based one
  • Check whether Destiny 2 is blacklisted in your Antivirus Software or firewall
  • Restart your router
  • Restart your PC or console
  • Check Bungie's Twitter Account for possible hints on a server downtime