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Destiny 2 Goes Out With a Server-Crashing Bang
10 Jun
Summary
- Players intentionally crashed Destiny 2 servers to show game's popularity.
- The server crash occurred minutes after the final update was released.
- Over 130,000 players logged in on Steam to participate in the protest.
Destiny 2's final major update, released on June 9, coincided with an unexpected server crash. This outage was not accidental; it was a deliberate act by players to showcase the game's significant popularity. Fans rallied online, coordinating a mass login attempt on Tuesday to overwhelm the servers.
The goal was to prove to Sony and Bungie leadership that a substantial audience remains invested in the online shooter. This protest served as a farewell gesture for Destiny 2, which will continue to be playable but will not receive further major updates.
Moments after the update went live, fans succeeded, crashing the servers around 1:45 p.m. EST. Unlike typical server issues, players reacted with celebration, sharing error messages and expressing a desire for a Destiny 3.
Official Bungie support acknowledged the login issues, with replies largely consisting of fan support for Destiny 3 or more Destiny 2 content. By approximately 1:55 p.m. EST, servers began to recover. SteamDB reported over 130,000 concurrent players on Steam during the event, highlighting the community's commitment.
