Today, March 31, a new update has been released for Destiny 2. The hotfix 2.8.0.2 is available for download on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. We summarize the key points regarding the maintenance work, server downtime, and provide an overview of the planned changes.
What you need to know about today’s update: This evening (March 31), the scheduled update for Destiny 2 is set: the hotfix 2.8.0.2. The update aims to fix a variety of issues, but also involves maintenance work and a short server downtime.
Read all important information about the update, the maintenance work, and the new reset time in this article. We will update the post throughout the day and keep you informed about update 2.8.0.2.
The update is now available and can be downloaded. It is 154 MB on PS4. After downloading, you can dive back into the world of Destiny 2.
All about the maintenance and server downtime on March 31
These are the important times for today:
- The maintenance begins at 6:00 PM German time
- At 6:45 PM, the servers will go offline. The downtime starts
- At 7:00 PM, the Destiny 2 servers are expected to come back online. Then the release of update 2.8.0.2 will start
- At 8:00 PM, the maintenance work is scheduled to end
From today, the weekly reset will take place at 7 PM German time.
It is possible that you will have to join a queue after the update.
What changes today with hotfix 2.8.0.2?
What issues does the update resolve today? The main goal of the update will be to fix an issue where the “Trials of Osiris” challenges were not resetting correctly. Additionally, there will be some further adjustments in update 2.8.02, including the reactivation of a locked exotic that will function properly and become playable.
Other announced fixes include:
- Fixed an issue where players with Raiju’s Harness could hold Whirlwind Guard indefinitely.
- Fixed an issue where the Titan’s gauntlet ornament from the season pass restricted first-person view.
- Season pass submachine guns and shotguns now create Warmind cells when season pass ornaments are equipped.
- Fixed an issue where Sentinel Titans could extend their Sentinel Shield/Banner Shield by crouching.
- Fixed an issue where players received an incorrect number of planetary materials from bunker upgrades.
Bungie shared via Twitter that two planned fixes, contrary to expectations, will not be resolved in update 2.8.0.2 and will have to be postponed.
- Season pass upgrades count only for the character with which they were unlocked and not for the entire account
- The first weekly clearing of a Legendary Lost Sector does not grant a powerful reward
Patch Notes for Destiny 2 Update 2.8.0.2 / 1.48
What do the patch notes say? The exact changes will be released by Bungie in the official patch notes. The official change log is now available in English:
Also interesting: To pass the (mandatory) break during maintenance, we have some current Destiny articles for you:
- Destiny 2 and the Corona Virus: “This is serious, people”
- Shaxx motivates players in Destiny 2 to give their best, now also shouts at them privately
- “Bring a sword” – In Destiny 2, you should always carry a sword now
- Destiny 2: Powerful build makes all your characters immortal tanks
- Destiny 2: It seems a great threat from part 1 is returning soon
