Destiny 2: How To Fix Error Code Cat?

by Amali Smarakoon August 3, 2023

written by Amali Smarakoon August 3, 2023

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Do you want to know how to fix the error code Cat in Destiny 2? Destiny 2 is a popular first-person online shooter game available for free to play and is enjoyed by millions worldwide. Even so, the game still occasionally has bugs and mistakes. One such typical error in Density 2 is the error code Cat. You can use this guide to learn how to fix Error Code Cat in Destiny 2.

What Is Error Code Cat in Destiny 2?

Error Code Cat frequently occurs during new updates or patch note releases in Destiny 2. This issue has been reported on PC, Xbox, PS4, and PS5 platforms. According to the official Bungie Help page, this error occurs when ‘A new update to Destiny 2 is available.’ And your gaming device is unable to download the latest addition.

How To Fix Error Code Cat in Destiny 2?

If you are starting a new game of Destiny and seeing this problem, please close the game and make sure the latest patch is installed before starting the game again. Now let’s see how you can fix the error code Cat according to your gaming device.

Steps To Fix Destiny 2 Error Code Cat in PlayStation 4,5

Bungie releases updates frequently to fix bugs and add features to the Destiny series. Players must download and install all available console updates to play the game. Usually, the device can automatically download and install updates when they become available, but sometimes players should do it manually.

Steps To Activate Manual Updates for Destiny 2 – PlayStation 4

Turn on the PlayStation 3 and log into the PSN profile.
Press up on the D-pad and go to the Notifications menu.
Select the Downloads menu.
Click on the Destiny Update File icon.
The download will begin automatically.
The game will be ready to play after installing the updates.

Steps To Activate Manual Updates for Destiny 2 – PlayStation 5

Turn on the PlayStation 3 and log into the PSN profile.
Go to the Games tab.
Hover over Destiny.
Press Options on the controller.
Select Check for Update.

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Steps To Fix Destiny 2 Error Code Cat in Xbox X|S

Steps To Activate Manual Updates for Destiny 2

Turn on the Xbox Series X|S and log into the Xbox profile.
On the Xbox Home menu, select My Games and Apps.
Select Manage> Updates>Destiny> Update.
You can view the Downloading progress in the Queue section of the menu.

Steps To Fix Destiny 2 Error Code Cat on PC

Epic Games Store

Try restarting the application. (Exit the app using Windows Taskbar) That can automatically start the updating process.
If this is not working, try to verify the game files by following the steps below.

Open the Epic Games Launcher and go to Epic Games Library.
Click the three dots on the right side.
Select Manage> Verify button.
Wait for validation to complete. (It may take a while)

Clearing catch in the Epic Game launcher is another method to reactivate automatic updates.

Steam

Try restarting the application. (Exit the app using Windows Taskbar) That can automatically start the updating process.
If this is not working, try to verify integrity of game files by following the steps below.

Restart the computer and launch Steam.
Find the small gear icon on the right side of the screen.
Click on it and select the Properties option from the drop-down list.
Under that, select Local Files> Verify integrity of game files. (It may take a while)

You can find Destiny 2 on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox.

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Amali Smarakoon

Amali Samarakoon is a skilled writer with more than two years of valuable experience in the field. She is a talented individual pursuing her studies at Lincoln University Malaysia and the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, while also making a name for herself as a social media influencer and content creator. Her passion for writing and enthusiasm for playing video games make her a perfect fit for gaming guide writing!