Destiny 2 Compensates Players with Bonus Following PSN Outage

Bungie is extending a generous gesture to Destiny 2 players affected by the recent PlayStation Network hiccup. Due to the PSN outage, players will get another shot at tackling the ever-challenging Contest Mode for the Sundered Doctrine dungeon. Although the specific date and timing for this second chance haven’t been pinned down yet, an announcement is on the horizon. It’s not just Bungie stepping up; Sony is giving players a five-day free extension to their PSN subscription as a token of goodwill.

Destiny 2 enthusiasts were in for a thrilling weekend with the rollout of the new Sundered Doctrine dungeon, setting the stage for fierce competition among fireteams. Regrettably, this excitement hit a snag for PlayStation users when Sony’s services went offline unexpectedly. This disruption kicked off on February 7 and persisted for about 17 hours, cutting off access to online features and digital titles. Naturally, fans were left disenchanted with Sony’s lagging response and understated acknowledgment of the downtime’s impact.

In the midst of all this, numerous companies have jumped into action to appease their player base. A lot of the disgruntlement has been attributed to Sony’s sluggish and understated communication regarding the outage. This unexpected disruption had a domino effect, causing hiccups across several online games and special events, including Destiny 2’s high-stakes World’s First race, originally slated for a tight 48-hour window.

Bungie is rolling out a compensation strategy for Destiny 2 fans, spurred by the outage-fueled hiccups. Despite the Sundered Doctrine dungeon sprint having already concluded, Bungie is offering an additional Contest Mode weekend. This gives another golden opportunity for players to best the dungeon at Contest level for those elusive rewards. The best part? This extension isn’t just for PlayStation gamers; it’s a universal perk. Expect further details on the launching period soon.

Joining the ranks of companies making amends, Bungie follows behind Sony’s offer of a five-day PSN subscription boost. Others, like Capcom, are nudging their events too, with an extra 24 hours thrown in for the Monster Hunter Wilds beta finale. Even Krispy Kreme joined the bandwagon, sweetening the deal with free donuts during a brief window following the outage buzz.