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Free Destiny 2 HWID Spoofer - Fix Hardware Bans
Bungie's device enforcement and BattlEye can survive a Destiny 2 reinstall. TraceX Spoofer rewrites the HWID profile permanently once, then you delete it.
Free diagnostic
Is It Really a Destiny 2 HWID Ban?
A confirmed Destiny 2 device ban is the message that explicitly references a "device ban"; Error Code: WEASEL can appear while a ban is applied, but Bungie says Weasel usually indicates a network problem and is not proof by itself.
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Hardware Coverage
What Destiny 2 Tracks — and What TraceX Rewrites
Destiny 2's anti-cheat silently reads dozens of hardware identifiers from your PC while it's running — long before you reach a match. Learn how BattlEye works in Destiny 2 and why it's difficult to bypass without a spoofer. Below is a sample of the identifiers being tracked.
| Hardware Identifier | Destiny 2 Tracks | TraceX Rewrites |
|---|---|---|
| CPU / CPUID Profile | Yes | Yes |
| SMBIOS Type 2 / System UUID | Yes | Yes |
| GPU Adapter ID | Yes | Yes |
| Disk & Volume Serials | Yes | Yes |
| Physical NIC MAC Addresses | Yes | Yes |
| Windows MachineGuid | Yes | Yes |
Reality Check
Destiny 2 Appeals Almost Never Work
And when they're denied — which is almost always for HWID bans — your hardware stays permanently blacklisted. No second chances.
“Bungie reserves the right to permanently ban Bungie game accounts or player hardware that have been confirmed as repeat offenders. Activity bans or restrictions may be escalated to device bans after multiple confirmed offenses.”
Bungie — Game Account Restrictions and Banning Policies (Why Was I Restricted? section)
Filing a support ticket or ban appeal
Creating a new Bungie account (+ Steam linkage; cross-save with Xbox / PlayStation / Epic) on the same machine
Using a VPN or proxy
Reinstalling Destiny 2
Reinstalling Windows
Waiting — HWID bans do not expire
Run TraceX once to rewrite your hardware identifiers — Destiny 2's anti-cheat scans your machine and sees a completely new PC
Why You Need This
Do You Really Need an HWID Spoofer for Destiny 2?
You get dropped from a Trials of Osiris card with Error Code: WEASEL, then Steam sends you back to orbit before the Tower or Vanguard Ops will load. Do not burn a fresh Bungie account yet. Bungie says Weasel usually means a network problem; it only accompanies enforcement when a ban or restriction is being applied. The decisive clue is a message that names an account ban or a device ban. If it says device ban, no account can enter the affected Destiny activities from that PC, even when the Bungie name and linked Steam account are new.
Destiny 2 enforcement has three signals players often collapse into one. Bungie owns the account or device sanction, BattlEye runs while Destiny 2 is open, and Error Code: WEASEL is the disconnect shown when an in-session sanction is applied. Weasel alone is not a hardware-ban message. PLUM means BattlEye detected a computer problem that may violate Bungie's terms, while PLUOT can appear when BattlEye is missing or Destiny 2 is launched outside Steam, Epic Games Store, or Microsoft Store. Bungie's policy supplies the clean test: a message referencing a device ban permanently blocks the named Destiny activities for every account on that hardware. Reinstalling the game can repair a broken BattlEye service, but it cannot remove that server-side device record.
BattlEye's privacy policy confirms hardware-device information and identifiers such as serial numbers, but does not publish Destiny 2's field list or weights. The Windows identity surfaces explain why a format is incomplete: SMBIOS Type 2 exposes the baseboard serial; SMBIOS Type 1 exposes the system UUID. Storage exposes controller-reported disk serials through IOCTL_STORAGE_QUERY_PROPERTY and separate filesystem volume serials. Physical NICs expose MAC addresses, and Windows stores MachineGuid under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography. A TPM 2.0 endorsement key is hardware-rooted; Secure Boot reports UEFI boot-chain trust rather than a serial. Neither Bungie nor BattlEye confirms that Destiny 2 uses every field as a ban key, so any complete per-field recipe is guessing. Reinstalling Windows may change MachineGuid and volume metadata while leaving firmware, controller, NIC, and TPM-rooted surfaces intact.
New Bungie or Steam credentials do not change the machine surfaces. BattlEye can process the same broad hardware-information category in Destiny 2, PUBG, DayZ, and other integrations, creating cross-game recognition exposure when old values reappear. This does not mean one Destiny 2 ban automatically bans every BattlEye title; each publisher and game integration administers its own enforcement. Temporary session spoofing leaves another gap because replacement values disappear after reboot and the runtime layer must return. TraceX Spoofer instead permanently rewrites its supported identifiers. Complete the one-time setup, run TraceX once, then delete the tool. It does not restore the banned Bungie account, erase the device-ban message, or make another policy violation safe.
Verified
On August 24, 2021, Bungie published Destiny 2 Update 3.3.0. Bungie's BattlEye Anti-Cheat Support Guide identifies that update as BattlEye's inclusion point, says bans were manually reviewed during the first few weeks, and says automatic application followed the soft launch. (Sources: Bungie, Destiny 2 Update 3.3.0; Bungie Help, BattlEye Anti-Cheat Support Guide.)
Why TraceX
Built for Destiny 2 Players
You shouldn't need to replace your PC to play Destiny 2 again. That's why TraceX exists.
Destiny 2 One-Time Run
Run TraceX once before opening Destiny 2 through Steam, Epic Games Store, or Microsoft Store. The rewrite persists, so you can delete the tool before BattlEye starts.
Permanent BattlEye Identity
Destiny 2's hardware ban (hwid) is tied to the profile BattlEye reads. Rewritten identifiers persist across reboots without a TraceX daemon.
BattlEye Identifier Coverage
For Destiny 2, the documented BattlEye coverage includes CPU / CPUID Profile, SMBIOS Type 2 / System UUID, GPU Adapter ID. TraceX rewrites the supported fields in one pass.
No Destiny 2 Runtime Load
Destiny 2 launches from Steam, Epic Games Store, or Microsoft Store after the rewrite is complete. No TraceX process remains during BattlEye gameplay to consume resources.
Destiny 2 Compatibility Notes
Destiny 2's hardware ban (hwid) details stay separate from the current BattlEye status, so a game update is never treated as unchanged by default.
Fresh BattlEye Hardware Profile
When you open Destiny 2 with Bungie account (+ Steam linkage; cross-save with Xbox / PlayStation / Epic), BattlEye reads the supported identifiers produced by the completed permanent rewrite.
Setup Guide
How to Bypass a Destiny 2 HWID Ban
Getting around a Destiny 2 HWID ban used to take hours — reinstalling Windows, flashing BIOS, wiping drivers, re-downloading everything, and praying it worked. One wrong step meant starting over and burning another account. With TraceX, a single click does more than all of that combined.
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Get TraceX for Destiny 2
Submit your email through the TraceX Spoofer homepage form to receive the Destiny 2 setup instructions — free, no card required.
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Rewrite Your Hardware
Run TraceX once before launching Destiny 2. Every hardware identifier BattlEye reads is rewritten in a single pass — then you can delete the tool.
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Log In and Play
Open Destiny 2 via the Steam, Epic Games Store, or Microsoft Store with a new Bungie account (+ Steam linkage; cross-save with Xbox / PlayStation / Epic). BattlEye scans your hardware and sees a machine it has never seen before — no ban record.
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Play Ban Free
You're back in Destiny 2. The rewrite is permanent — no daemon running, no expiry, nothing to renew.
Free download
Get the free Destiny 2 HWID spoofer.
Submit your email and receive your free TraceX HWID Spoofer license in a few minutes. Run it once on your PC to permanently rewrite the identifiers BattlEye fingerprints, then delete the binary and reinstall Destiny 2.
Detection Analysis
How Destiny 2 Scans Your Hardware
BattlEye can combine identifiers from your PC into a hardware profile for Destiny 2. TraceX rewrites the supported fields shown below before the game runs.
What Destiny 2 Reads Without TraceX
CPU / CPUID ProfileBFEB...0684
ExposedSMBIOS Type 2 / System UUIDPF0W...R3X9
ExposedGPU Adapter ID0x0000:0x0001D3A7
ExposedDisk & Volume SerialsS75B...6859N
ExposedPhysical NIC MAC Addresses4A:3B:8C...5E:01
ExposedWindows MachineGuidd83fa349-...-4f3a
ExposedWhen you launch Destiny 2, your real hardware IDs are scanned and matched against ban records. Every new account on a flagged PC is blocked.
What Destiny 2 Reads With TraceX
CPU / CPUID Profile906E...A0C2
RewrittenSMBIOS Type 2 / System UUID7KM2...JQ84
RewrittenGPU Adapter ID0x0000:0x00F4B810
RewrittenDisk & Volume SerialsWMC4...3J2L
RewrittenPhysical NIC MAC AddressesD2:7E:19...1C:A4
RewrittenWindows MachineGuid71c0e28d-...-9b7f
RewrittenDestiny 2 sees a completely new machine with no ban history. New account, clean hardware — access granted.
Ban Reference
Destiny 2 Ban Details
Anti-CheatBattlEye
Account SystemBungie account (+ Steam linkage; cross-save with Xbox / PlayStation / Epic)
Ban TypeHardware Ban (HWID)
DurationPermanent for the Destiny activities named in the device-ban message (Bungie policy)
Common Triggers
Trainers, mods, aimbots, autofire, or user-mode / kernel-mode debuggers used against Destiny 2Modified Destiny software or assets, modified OS files, emulators, or virtual machinesAttempting to bypass Destiny 2's SteamOS / Proton incompatibilityIntentionally benefiting from a cheating fireteam or manipulating Destiny network trafficUnluckyNo Reason At All
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Other Games Using BattlEye
All of these games use BattlEye — the same anti-cheat that banned you in Destiny 2. One permanent TraceX rewrite covers every one of them.
FAQ
Destiny 2 HWID Ban — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Destiny 2 actually issue HWID bans, or only account bans?
Bungie explicitly distinguishes account bans from device bans. Its policy says a device-banned player loses access to the named Destiny activities on that hardware and that no account can participate there, regardless of the account's own ban status. Device bans may follow multiple confirmed offenses or a first offense Bungie considers egregious. The ban message, not a generic disconnect code, identifies which level applies.
Does Error Code: WEASEL mean I have a Destiny 2 HWID ban?
No. Bungie's Weasel help page calls it an all-encompassing error that usually indicates a general network problem. A player who is online when a ban or restriction is applied is also disconnected with Weasel, but Bungie says that code is the result of the enforcement, not its cause. Look for the separate message that explicitly references an account or device ban before treating a Weasel disconnect as hardware enforcement.
What hardware identifiers can BattlEye see in Destiny 2?
BattlEye publicly confirms hardware-device information and identifiers such as serial numbers, but it does not publish a Destiny-specific field list. Relevant Windows surfaces include the SMBIOS Type 2 baseboard serial, system UUID, disk firmware and volume serials, physical NIC MAC addresses, and MachineGuid under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography. TPM 2.0 endorsement keys and Secure Boot state are distinct platform surfaces; their use as Destiny ban keys is not publicly confirmed.
Will formatting Windows or reinstalling Destiny 2 clear a device ban?
No reinstall removes Bungie's server-side account or device sanction. Reinstalling Destiny 2 can fix missing BattlEye files or a damaged service, and a clean Windows install can regenerate MachineGuid plus some volume metadata. It does not replace the SMBIOS baseboard serial, motherboard UUID, controller-reported disk serials, physical NIC identity, or TPM-rooted material. A format changes only part of the machine profile.
Will a new Bungie or Steam account work on a Destiny 2 device-banned PC?
Not for the Destiny activities named in the device-ban message. Bungie's policy says no account can participate in those activities on a banned device, regardless of the individual account's status. A new login changes the Bungie or platform identity but does not rescind the device record or recover the old account's Guardians and entitlements. If you only saw Weasel, PLUM, or PLUOT, diagnose that code before assuming the PC is device-banned.
Are PLUM and PLUOT the same as a Destiny 2 hardware ban?
No. Bungie's PLUM page says BattlEye detected a problem with the computer that may violate the Terms of Service; that warning is not the literal device-ban message. PLUOT is a launch error shown when BattlEye is denied, uninstalled, or Destiny 2 is started outside Steam, Epic Games Store, or Microsoft Store. Fixing an installation problem can clear those errors. A confirmed device ban separately says the hardware is banned.
Can a Destiny 2 BattlEye ban carry over to PUBG, DayZ, or Siege?
Do not treat it as an automatic roster-wide ban. BattlEye can collect the same broad hardware-information category in every protected integration, so reusing the old values creates cross-game recognition exposure. The publisher and game integration still administer the enforcement record. A Destiny 2 device ban does not by itself prove that a PUBG, DayZ, or Rainbow Six Siege account is banned; the shared collection mechanism is the risk, not a universal ban list.
Can I appeal a Destiny 2 device ban, and who reviews it?
Use Bungie's Ban/Restriction Appeal Contact Form for a Destiny account or device action. Bungie asks for evidence, says there is no guarantee a ban will be overturned, and warns that not every submission receives a reply. Requests for the ban reason or restriction length are disregarded. Do not spam duplicate forms. A BattlEye Global Ban #ID belongs through BattlEye's appeal route, but the message must actually show that global-ban ID.
Will Destiny 2 work on Steam Deck through SteamOS or Proton?
Bungie says Destiny 2 is unsupported on Steam Deck unless Windows is installed and running the game. Launching through SteamOS returns the player to the library, and Bungie's policy says trying to bypass the SteamOS or Proton incompatibility results in a game ban. That is a publisher rule, not proof that every normal BattlEye startup error is enforcement. Use a supported Windows installation and a supported store launcher.
What is the difference between a permanent rewrite and a temporary Destiny 2 spoofer?
A temporary session spoofer presents replacement values only while its runtime layer is active, so rebooting can expose the original machine profile and require another run. TraceX uses a permanent rewrite of its supported identifier set. Complete the one-time setup, run it once, confirm the rewrite, then delete the tool; no daemon or per-boot session remains. It cannot restore a banned Bungie account or make future violations safe.
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Next Steps
Not sure the Destiny 2 ban is hardware-based?
Work out which ban you are actually dealing with before you change anything. The ban-type checker walks the symptoms, and how long a BattlEye ban lasts covers whether waiting it out is realistic for Destiny 2.
You can also browse every game TraceX supports or read up on the anti-cheat engines behind these bans.