Marathon Servers Are Not Available | Server Down Status

As of Wednesday, March 18, 2026, here is the current status:

Current Server Status

Maintenance Window: Bungie scheduled maintenance starting yesterday, March 17, and extending into this morning to prepare for the new patch.
Experimental Duos Test: Starting today, March 18 at 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST), Bungie is enabling a limited-time Duos queue on the Perimeter map.
Likely Cause: If you are unable to log in, you may need to manually check for an update (v1.0.5) on your platform (Steam, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S).

If the maintenance window has passed and you still can’t get in, try these community-verified fixes:

Restart and Update: Fully close the game and check for a “System Update” or “Game Update.” For consoles, a full restart often triggers the download.
Firewall/Antivirus Conflicts: Many players have reported that Kaspersky or other antivirus software blocks the connection. Try adding Marathon.exe and BattleEye to your exception list or temporarily disabling your AV to test.
Clear Console Cache: Power cycle your console (unplug for 30 seconds) to clear the cache, which can resolve persistent connection errors.
Error Code W:8:80090305: This specific error often points to the firewall issue mentioned above.

Since status can change by the hour, keep an eye on these official channels:

@BNGServerStatus (X/Twitter & Bluesky): For real-time downtime and maintenance alerts.
Official Marathon Discord: The “Alerts” channel usually has the fastest updates from the community managers.