The servers for Destiny 2 are being taken down in preparation for the incoming Hotfix 1.1.1.3. The update will include Faction Rallies.
Maintenance is scheduled for Tuesday January 16 starting at 8AM PT.
Destiny 2 servers down for new update
The full update is expected to be completed by 2PM the same day, but previous downtime has proven to be somewhat lengthier than initial estimates.
Below you’ll find the full time frame for the outage.
| 8:00 AM Pacific | 1600 UTC |
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| 9:00 AM Pacific | 1700 UTC |
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| 12:00 PM Pacific | 2000 UTC |
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.Patch notes will be available after the update goes live.
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This update will address issues related to Iron Banner and Faction Rallies access (directly related to Bungie previously locking content and activities behind the latest expansion of the game. This update should give back access to these events for all players whether they have the expansion or not.
Faction Rallies will be immediately available after the maintenance period.
- Characters can participate in the Faction Rallies event if they meet the following requirements:
- Character Level 20
- Completed the Red War campaign
- Completed the Faction Rallies Introduction Milestone
- Pledged to one of the three factions
More details are expected after the Hotfix is applied.
