Destiny 2: Server Down for Hotfix 6.2.5.3 on 08.11. – Patch Notes and Info

In Destiny 2 today, on November 8th, Hotfix 6.2.5.3 is released. The update brings, in addition to some bug fixes, an online change that players have been requesting for half a year. We will, as always, guide you through today’s downtime.

What you need to know today: An update is planned for Destiny 2 today, Tuesday. This means Bungie will confront its Guardians with a downtime for Hotfix 6.2.5.3 during which you cannot play.

MeinMMO will accompany the update and constantly update this article with fresh information. So keep an eye on our live updates of this article so you don’t miss anything.

For those who don’t know Destiny 2 yet but are interested in the shooter, we summarize all important information in this video in a concise 2 minutes.

Maintenance on 08.11. – All times and server downtime

Bungie provides exact downtime information for each update when players cannot play. We offer you this information in our article with the German times, so you can better plan your gaming evening.

All times at a glance:

• At 17:00 German time, maintenance work in the background starts on all platforms.
• From 17:45 the servers go offline and you will be automatically kicked from all activities.
• Around 18:00 the servers are expected to go back online and update 6.2.5.3 will be rolled out for all platforms. After the download, you can log back into the game.
• Even if the servers are online, maintenance officially continues until 19:00.

Also keep in mind that third-party apps as well as the official companion app may not be accessible correctly for a while after the update.

What changes with update 6.2.5.3 in Season 18

With the start of Season 19 in early December, Destiny 2 will further adjust the abilities of the Guardians. Bungie is not only confronting the gunslinger but also giving changes to the other classes on the way to more balance in the new DLC Lightfall.

However, today’s hotfix 6.2.5.3 for Season 18 initially addresses 2 of the most annoying weapon problems in the Crucible and aims to fix other issues in the game.

Current list of known issues:

• Certain shaders sometimes apply incorrect patterns to parts of the Festival of the Lost’s mech armor sets. Here’s the note: Once these issues are resolved, these shaders may be displayed differently on the armor sets.  
• A badge from Season 16 dropped in the seasonal challenge “Planned Authority” in week 10.  
• The source for the exotic ship “Retro-Tourer” is incorrect. 
• The weekly bounties from Eva Levante did not grant the correct amount of glimmer after the release of hotfix 6.2.5.2. Bungie plans to refund this at a later time.
• Load times on the Tower are still slow, despite a limitation of concurrent players to a maximum of 16. Guardians still have to resort to the H.E.L.M. to circumvent this bug. Bounties can be purchased via the official Bungie app.
• Name changes for players are not customizable via bungie.net. Players are still waiting for the option to adjust their player names multiple times instead of just once.

If you encounter any problems in the game, it is recommended to report them directly through the official Bungie help forum to alert the developers.

Patch notes for hotfix 6.2.5.3 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes to hotfix 6.2.5.3 is published by Bungie in the form of patch notes. Traditionally, this happens quite quickly after the servers are back online.

What bugs have you discovered in Destiny 2 and what would you absolutely wish for in today’s hotfix if you could make an update request to Bungie? Feel free to write it to us in the MeinMMO comments.

In addition to the two weapons that have already been nerfed today, there are still other weapons that players consider too strong in the Crucible. Read here which guns are meant:

• Early nerfs in Destiny 2 for Season 19 are not enough – 3 other weapons remain too strong