Cross Save in Destiny 2 allows players to designate one specific set of characters as their active account, enabling access to those characters across multiple linked platforms. While this feature is designed to support players who move between different hardware, it is not a permanent account merge. Understanding the constraints of this system is essential to avoid unintended loss of access to characters or currency.
How Cross Save Functions
When you enable Cross Save, you select one account to serve as your active set of characters. Once active, these characters become the only ones accessible across all linked platforms (such as Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and the Epic Games Store). Any other characters previously existing on those linked platforms do not disappear; they become dormant and are obscured by your active set. You cannot merge characters from different accounts into a single profile.
The 90-Day Deactivation Policy
Bungie maintains a strict policy regarding the deactivation of Cross Save. If you choose to disable the feature, you will trigger an unskippable 90-day lockout period. During this time, you cannot re-enable Cross Save. This policy is enforced to prevent account recovery services and other unauthorized account activity. There are no exceptions to this rule, and the lockout applies to all accounts previously involved in the setup.
Additionally, if you purchase Silver or have it added to your account, you are prohibited from disabling Cross Save for 90 days following that transaction.
Choose the next step for your situation
| Your situation | Evidence-backed next step |
|---|---|
| Player wants to use one set of characters across multiple platforms. | Enable Cross Save to designate one account as the active set of characters for all linked platforms. |
| Player wants to access characters left behind on other platforms. | Disable Cross Save to regain access to original characters on each platform. |
| Player needs to re-enable Cross Save after disabling it. | Wait for the mandatory 90-day deactivation period before re-enabling Cross Save. |
| Player wants to access DLC licenses on a different platform. | Purchase the DLC licenses specifically on the platform where you intend to play. |
| Player wants to transfer Silver between different Destiny accounts. | Silver is bound to the account that purchased it and cannot be transferred or shared. |
| Player wants to use Silver purchased on an inactive account while Cross Save is active. | Silver on inactive accounts remains inaccessible until Cross Save is disabled. |
Currency and DLC Restrictions
Managing your assets requires awareness of how licenses and currency are tied to specific accounts:
- DLC Licenses: These do not transfer between platforms. If you own an expansion on one platform, you must purchase it again on any other platform where you intend to access that specific content.
- Silver Currency: Silver is bound to the account that purchased it. It cannot be transferred between different Destiny accounts or releases.
- Inactive Accounts: If you have Silver or items on an account that becomes inactive due to Cross Save, those assets remain inaccessible until you disable Cross Save.
Troubleshooting Authentication
If you encounter errors when attempting to enable or disable Cross Save, ensure all linked platform accounts are authenticated. If issues persist, standard troubleshooting steps include clearing your browser's cache and cookies, using an incognito window, or utilizing the official Destiny Companion app. Bungie cannot remove connected platform accounts from profiles under any circumstances; if you lose access to a linked account, you must resolve the issue through that specific platform's support services.
Limitations
This report is based on official Bungie support documentation. It does not account for edge cases involving platform-specific bans or suspensions, which fall outside the standard Cross Save policy. The effectiveness of troubleshooting steps for authentication errors depends on the status of individual platform accounts, which is not under Bungie's direct control.
Methodology
This report synthesizes official Bungie support documentation regarding Cross Save functionality, account linking, and currency management. It identifies the specific constraints of the Cross Save system, including the 90-day deactivation policy and the non-transferability of DLC and Silver, based on official policy statements.