Destiny 2’s final Light and Darkness expansion, The Final Shape, launched today at 1 PM ET during the normal weekly reset time, causing a surge of players attempting to log in. Despite pre-loading the game over the past day, most players are facing issues getting into the game, with servers being down altogether half an hour after launch. Steam alone has 220,000 concurrent players trying to log in, which is higher than the previous record set by the Lightfall expansion.
The number of players trying to log in is already surpassing previous records, and it is anticipated that the record will be shattered once the server issues are resolved. While the Lightfall launch was relatively smooth, the current situation with Destiny 2 is causing some concern as the error message indicates that the servers are offline. Bungie has not yet issued an official update on the issue, but it is expected that they are working to resolve the server problems.
Updates on the server and login status will continue to be provided, with the hope that once players manage to get in, the gameplay experience will be smooth. However, there is no guarantee that there won’t be any error code instances once inside the game. Bungie is likely doing everything they can to address the server issues, and players are encouraged to be patient while they work on resolving the problem.
After close to an hour of server issues, Bungie has acknowledged the problem but has not provided an estimated time for fixes. Players are recommended to try turning off their launcher or console and attempting to log back in to see if that resolves the issues. As the server issues persist into the evening, many players are experiencing connection problems and errors during missions and cutscenes. Bungie is actively investigating these errors, but the situation remains frustrating for everyone involved.
For further updates on the Destiny 2 server issues, players can follow the latest developments on various social media platforms. The high levels of player engagement with the final expansion indicate the strong interest in Destiny 2, despite the current server problems. Fans are encouraged to stay patient as Bungie works to address the issues and ensure a smooth gameplay experience for all players.
