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Destiny 2 HWID Spoofer
TraceX rewrites supported hardware identifiers once for Destiny 2. It does not reverse an account sanction or guarantee access.
Destiny 2 uses BattlEye. TraceX supports a one-time identifier rewrite for this route; current compatibility remains version-specific.
Free diagnostic
Is this a hardware ban in Destiny 2?
Hardware-ban symptoms in Destiny 2 are more consistent with device linkage when the same PC is blocked across separate accounts; an account sanction follows the account. 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
Which identifiers does TraceX rewrite for Destiny 2?
For Destiny 2, this reference separates identifiers associated with BattlEye from the fields TraceX supports. Only rows marked “Yes” in the TraceX column are claimed as rewritten. Read the BattlEye hardware guide.
| 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
What affects hardware-ban appeals in Destiny 2?
Destiny 2 appeal outcomes depend on publisher policy and the evidence submitted. An appeal can correct an enforcement error, but it does not change device identifiers or guarantee reinstatement.
“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)
Submitting an appeal without evidence
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
Assuming that waiting changes the machine identity
For Destiny 2, TraceX rewrites the supported hardware identifiers listed on this page; it does not alter publisher records or guarantee account access.
Why You Need This
Do you need an HWID spoofer for Destiny 2?
TraceX for Destiny 2 changes supported machine identifiers before launch; it does not remove publisher records or restore a sanctioned account.
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
What does TraceX support for Destiny 2?
For Destiny 2, TraceX rewrites the supported identifiers once, so the product does not need to remain running during the game.
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.
Destiny 2 Persistent Rewrite
For Destiny 2, TraceX's supported identifier changes persist across reboots without a resident daemon. Publisher sanctions remain separate.
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.
TraceX Exits Before Destiny 2 Starts
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
For Destiny 2, hardware ban (hwid) details stay separate from the current BattlEye status, so a game update is never treated as unchanged by default.
BattlEye Supported Fields
TraceX presents rewritten values for its supported fields when BattlEye checks Destiny 2; current compatibility remains version-specific.
Setup Guide
How do you set up TraceX for Destiny 2?
Destiny 2 setup has four steps: get the guide, run the supported identifier rewrite once, follow the publisher's account and launcher requirements, and check current compatibility before play.
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Get TraceX for Destiny 2
Submit your email through the TraceX Spoofer homepage form to receive setup instructions for Destiny 2 — free, no card required.
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Rewrite Your Hardware
Run TraceX once before launching Destiny 2. TraceX rewrites the supported identifiers listed on this page in one pass, then the tool can be removed.
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Follow Game Requirements
Open Destiny 2 via the Steam, Epic Games Store, or Microsoft Store with the Bungie account (+ Steam linkage; cross-save with Xbox / PlayStation / Epic) required by the publisher. TraceX does not remove account sanctions, change publisher records, or guarantee access.
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Check Compatibility
Review the current BattlEye status before opening Destiny 2. Supported identifier changes persist without a TraceX daemon, but game and anti-cheat compatibility can change.
Free download
How do you get TraceX for Destiny 2?
For Destiny 2, TraceX issues a free license and setup guide after email registration. Run the supported identifier rewrite once, then check the current BattlEye status and follow the guide. TraceX does not reverse an account sanction or guarantee access.
Detection Analysis
How does BattlEye identify hardware for Destiny 2?
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
ExposedBattlEye can compare the listed identifiers with enforcement records. A match can contribute to repeat-account detection, but the publisher does not disclose a universal decision rule.
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
RewrittenTraceX presents rewritten values for supported fields. It does not erase Destiny 2 account history or guarantee that BattlEye accepts a session.
Ban Reference
Destiny 2 bans: what details matter?
Destiny 2 uses BattlEye. This reference records the ban type, stated duration, and known triggers supplied for this page.
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 traffic
All BattlEye Games
Which games also use BattlEye?
BattlEye also protects these TraceX-listed games; each publisher controls its own policies and enforcement.
FAQ
What should Destiny 2 players know about HWID bans?
Destiny 2 HWID ban FAQs explain BattlEye enforcement and the supported TraceX workflow.
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.
How do temporary Destiny 2 spoofers differ from permanent rewrites?
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
Can a ban in Destiny 2 be hardware-based?
The notice shown in Destiny 2 cannot confirm a hardware ban by itself. Repeated restrictions across separate accounts on the same PC can be consistent with device linkage, while an account-only sanction follows the account. The ban-type checker walks through the symptoms, while the BattlEye ban-duration guide records the publisher policy available for comparison before you decide whether waiting is relevant.
You can also browse every game TraceX supports or read up on the anti-cheat engines behind these bans.