Summary
- Destiny 2 players recently faced a friend request bug impacting Trials of Osiris activities, causing game crashes and errors.
- Bungie acknowledges the PONY error bug stemming from friend invites and advises turning off requests, while setting invites to Friends Only.
- There's no timeframe for a fix yet, but Bungie admitted it is looking to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Bungie confirms the frustrating friend request bug Destiny 2 players experienced over the weekend and offers a few workarounds in the meantime until a more permanent fix can be released. Bugs and errors are fairly common for live service titles like Destiny 2, as these experiences are always changing and evolving, leaving the door open for issues or other unforeseen problems to arise.
This past weekend, Destiny 2 players discovered a frustrating bug which heavily impacted activities like Trials of Osiris. In what started as a thread on social media by streamers like GernaderJake and Wallah, quickly evolved into a major technical problem that impacted the larger fanbase. Players discovered that sending friend requests to individuals could result in their game crashing or causing an error to kick them offline. Naturally, this caused problems for those attempting to take part in high-end activities like Trials of Osiris, resulting in many Destiny 2 streams ending early to protect playthroughs.
With the problem escalating, many fans felt the best way to get Bungie's attention was to essentially push this issue to its limits, sharing it widely to cause an even bigger disruption. While it's unknown if this method actually had the desired effect, Bungie did comment on the issues players have been experiencing, confirming that the studio is currently investigating the PONY error bug that stems from receiving Destiny 2 friend invites. Unfortunately, Bungie did not provide any sort of timeline for a fix, though a resolution is being worked on and will be released as soon as possible.
Destiny 2 Pony Error Workaround Tips
Instead of leaving it there, Bungie did attempt to provide a few workaround tips for players currently impacted by the bug. Considering the issue stems from invites, Destiny 2 players will want to tweak some options from Settings under the Social section of the game menu. As such, Destiny 2 players should try the following in the short term:
- Turn Off Friend and Destiny 2 Clan Requests
- Set Fireteam Invites to Friends Only
While this issue is certainly a pressing one for many, it isn't the only bug impacting the experience. In fact, the recently released Zero Hour exotic mission has a frustrating glitch for Destiny 2 players, locking out one of the rarer triumphs one can earn. For those who are able to complete the mission flawlessly on Legendary while solo, the singular solo flawless triumph doesn't unlock as expected, even though the individual solo and flawless triumphs are. Until a fix is released, players may want to hold off on attempting this feat or risk not being awarded.
Destiny 2
- Released
- August 28, 2017
WHERE TO PLAY
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian's look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.
An Immersive Story
You are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.
Guardian Classes
Choose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
- ESRB
- T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence
- Developer(s)
- Bungie
- Publisher(s)
- Bungie
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Expansions
- Destiny 2: Forsaken, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Destiny 2: Lightfall
- Platform(s)
- PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia
- Genre(s)
- FPS
