Destiny 2 server status and maintenance schedule for Episode Echoes launch

Are the Destiny 2 servers currently offline? The servers go down ahead of most major updates and new releases for the game, and The Final Shape saw a huge number of Guardians drop in, which caused big issues.

Still, the game is expected to go down just a week later, but it's for a good reason - Episode Echoes will arrive, bringing with it a new activity, gear, and a story involving Saint-14. Here's all we know about the downtime.

Destiny 2 server status

As of right now, the Destiny 2 servers are up, but maintenance will begin soon.

Expect a delay to the Destiny 2 weekly reset. As a reminder, if you want to check for any upcoming maintenance that will cause the servers to shut down, you can check out the Bungie website here.

Destiny 2 update maintenance schedule

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As the post above explains, the maintenance should go as follows - although be prepared for some delays:

• Background maintenance: 6 AM PDT | 2 PM BST | 3 PM CEST
• Server downtime: 6:45 AM PDT | 2:45 PM BST | 3:45 PM CEST
• Servers back online: 10 AM PDT | 6 PM BST | 7 PM CEST
• Background maintenance ends: 12 PM PDT | 8 PM BST | 9 PM CEST

Why do the servers go down in Destiny 2?

There are a multitude of reasons why the Destiny 2 servers are occasionally shut off. Mostly they are shut down intentionally, either for maintenance or before a huge update to the game, like the launch of an expansion or new season.

Usually, scheduled maintenance lasts no more than a few hours, but before new expansions, the servers are often shut down for 24 hours. There can be other reasons, such as technical faults, that cause the servers to shut down. Those are less predictable than intentional shutdowns, but thankfully those instances are rare.

Regardless of how or why the servers are shut down, the only thing any of us can do is wait. If you're itching to get back online, you can usually find out exactly when the servers are back on by keeping an eye on the Bungie Help Twitter account.

That's everything you need to know about Destiny 2's server status. For more on the game, head to our Destiny 2 homepage for handy guides on the weekly reset, Xur's locations, Trials of Osiris, promo codes, or how to get those monthly Amazon Prime Gaming rewards.