In case you missed the announcement yesterday and are attempting to play Destiny on any console right now, the game is down for a scheduled period of maintenance.
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The downtime is expected to end around noon Pacific time, though it could very likely conclude sooner. Bungie explained that its maintenance was aimed at infrastructure changes--when the game returns, it will be the same to the player as before.
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However, the updates will allow for the coming content and changes that the developers are planning to release in the next few weeks. Here's some of what's on the way that should make today's downtime worthwhile:
- New shaders for your gear
- Ways to preview items before you spend your Glimmer
- Greater chances of "showers" in public spaces
- Adjustments to some arenas that needed better traffic flow
- New economies to equip you with upgrade materials
- Fixes, patches, and other invisible technical evolutions
- Some other tricks up our sleeve
- Maybe even a more generous Cryptarch
