Destiny 2: How to Fix Cat Error on Any Platform

Annanda Islam
By Annanda Islam
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If you are looking for a quick fix to the error code Cat in Destiny 2, you have come to the right place. Here we will talk about error code cat and how to fix it swiftly.

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free. Dive into Destiny 2 to explore the solar system’s mysteries and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle.

Although the Destiny 2 game is free to play, Bungie sometimes releases expansion packs. With the release of a new DLC, Bungie releases new content to help with player retention. Unfortunately, new updates also introduce many unwanted bugs and glitches. With the release of season 18, there have been some new bugs, and players are suffering a lot from these. Error Code cat is one of the most recent of them.

If you are suffering from the error code cat and looking for a solution on the internet, then you are in luck. This guide will discuss the error code cat, why this error code occurs, and how to fix it quickly. So let’s dive in, shall we?

This list was updated Based on Season of the Plunder (Season 19).

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Why does Error Code Cat Occur?

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According to Bungie’s official website, error code Cat might occur because your game is outdated. They stated that “A new update to Destiny is available. If you see this error the first time you launch Destiny, please exit the game and apply the Update before relaunching.”

Since Destiny 2 is a live service game, players need to be connected to the latest servers, and they need the latest service on their devices. Otherwise, they can’t join any server and cant play Destiny 2. So a quick fix for this error code is to update your game first, then try to log back in.

How to Fix Error Code Cat?

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As we know, Destiny 2 is a multiplatform gaming service, that’s why a quick fix might not solve the problem. So instead, we will show how to fix this error code on all Destiny 2 platforms. Although all of these platforms are different, the fix for this problem is pretty much the same for all these platforms.

PlayStation

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If you are using a Playstation 4, or Playstation 5, then you can try this method to update Destiny 2. Most consoles can be set up to receive automatic updates to Destiny 2. Here are the recommended steps to do so:

  • First, turn on the PlayStation system.
  • Next, sign into the desired PSN profile.
  • Navigate to the Settings menu.
  • Click on the System menu and navigate to System Software > System Software Update and Settings.
  • Turn on Download Update Files Automatically.

If You do not have automatic updates enabled or encounter an issue with an update, you may need to update Destiny 2 manually. Here are the recommended steps to do so:

  • Turn on the PlayStation system.
  • Sign into the desired PSN profile.
  • Navigate to the Games tab.
  • Hover over Destiny.
  • Press Options on the controller.
  • Select Check For Update.

Xbox

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If you are using an Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, or Xbox 360, then you can try this method to update Destiny 2. Most consoles can be set up to receive automatic updates to Destiny 2. Here are the recommended steps to do so:

  • Turn on the Xbox Series X|S system.
  • Sign into the desired Xbox profile.
  • Navigate to the Settings menu.
  • Click on Systems and then Updates.
  • Select the “Keep my console, games & apps up to date” option.

If You do not have automatic updates enabled or encounter an issue with an update, you may need to update Destiny 2 manually. Here are the recommended steps to do so:

  • Turn on the Xbox Series X|S system.
  • Sign into the desired Xbox profile.
  • On the Xbox Home menu, select My Games and Apps.
  • Select Manage and then Updates.
  • Select Destiny and then select Update.
  • Download progress can be viewed in the Queue section of the menu.

PC Via Steam

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  • Restart the Steam app on your computer.
  • Exit the steam app via the Windows taskbar tray or restart your PC.
  • The Update for Destiny 2 should appear under Downloads.
  • If You don’t have automatic download enabled, press the download button.
  • If the Update doesn’t fix this error, you should verify the integrity of the game files.

PC Via Epic Store

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  • Restart the Epic Games Launcher on your computer.
  • Exit the Epic Games Launcher via the Windows taskbar tray or restart your PC.
  • The Update for Destiny 2 should automatically start.
  • If You don’t have automatic download enabled, press the download button.
  • If the Update doesn’t fix this error, you should verify the integrity of the game files.

PC Via Microsft Store

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  • Go into the Microsoft Store app.
  • Press the “. . .” button next to your profile icon.
  • Press “Downloads and updates.
  • Then press the “Get updates” button.

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Go into the Xbox PC app, click the “My Collection” button in the top left, then “Manage Installs” in the top right. You will then see a list of all installed Xbox games, available updates, and the option to turn on automatic updates (Bungie recommends you turn this on). Updating the title from here will bring you in sync and allow you to connect to the game servers.

By Annanda Islam Guide Writer
Annanda Islam is a passionate gamer and writer at GameRiv. With an innate passion for gaming, Annanda loves FPS action and RPG.