Destiny 2 has been around for years and over time, it has built up quite the rogue’s gallery of error codes. You need to be connected to Destiny 2’s servers at all times in order to play (whether it’s alone or with friends) and that means problems can arise ranging from simple glitches to you not being able to log in at all. Don’t worry, though, most, if not all, of the error codes and issues have simple explanations, and none should completely block you from accessing the game permanently. Here’s a list of all of the most common error codes in Destiny 2 and how to fix them.
Note there are actually hundreds of error codes in Destiny 2. However, this list will focus on the most common ones that people will actually encounter.
How to Fix All Error Codes in Destiny 2
Beaver
What Error Code Beaver Means – Beaver is a connectivity issue that occurs when consoles fail to connect to each other
How to Fix Error Code Beaver – Outside of just waiting and trying again, if you’re constantly getting Beaver or Flatworm errors Bungie suggests following their guide for improving latency and packet loss and seeing if that improves the situation for you.
Cabbage
What Error Code Cabbage Means – Cabbage a general connectivity error that occurs when there are connection or firewall issues with your router.
How to Fix Error Code Cabbage – Ensure that you’re connected to the internet. If you are, try resetting your router. If that fails too, access your router’s setting and enable UPnP, disable Extended Security, and disable Assigned Games & Applications settings.
Cat
What Error Code Cat Means – You normally get Cat in Destiny 2 if you are playing after a hotfix or update has been deployed.
How to Fix Error Code Cat – Simply exit your game, download the latest update, and you should be good to go.
Chicken
What Error Code Chicken Means – When you get Chicken, it usually means that you’re unable to connect to the game because of internet issues on your end.
How to Fix Error Code Chicken – Check your internet connection, reset your router, and try to use a wired connection if possible. If your internet is down, well, wait that out.
Endive
What Error Code Endive Means – You can’t log on because of maintenance for Destiny 2
How to Fix Error Code Endive – Unfortunately you can’t! You’ll just need to wait it out until the platform you’re looking to play on is no longer under maintenance.
Honeydew
What Error Code Honeydew Means – Error code Honeydew happens when Bungie is having issues on their end with players connecting, such as when a new update or expansion hits and everyone is trying to get on at the same time.
How to Fix Error Code Honeydew – Another one where there is not much you can really do. Stay tuned to Bungie Help and wait it out.
Moose
What Error Code Moose Means – If you’re being faced with the Moose error code while playingyou’ll have noticed that the game describes it as a “general networking error.”
How to Fix Error Code Moose – If you keep being greeted by this error code, simply close the application and restart it.
Olive
What Error Code Olive Means – Olive is a general error message that appears when there’s an issue connecting, either on Bungie’s end or yours.
How to Fix Error Code Olive – Most of the time Olive is fixed in Destiny 2 by just restarting the game or console.
Sheep
What Error Code Sheep Means – Sheep means that there’s a player in your fireteam that doesn’t have the most recent update downloaded and it’s preventing you from connecting to the servers and activities.
How to Fix Error Code Sheep – Tell your teammate to get their stuff together. Either they go update their game or you drop ’em from your team.
Stingray
What Error Code Stingray Means – Stingray is somewhat common for console issues and generally occurs when Xbox or PlayStation is undergoing maintenance on their end.
How to Fix Error Code Stingray – Not really much you can do, just have to wait it out and try again later. Make sure at least that you have the latest version of your console’s firmware in the meantime.
Weasel
What Error Code Weasel Means – Weasel like Chicken and Olive in Destiny 2 can mean a bunch of things. Usually, it’s related to network issues on either your or Bungie’s end, but it can sometimes be the message you get when you’re suspended or banned.
How to Fix Error Code Weasel – If you’re not doing anything shady, and your internet connection is good, it’s very likely a problem on Bungie’s end that you have to wait out. Restart your PC/console and try again to be sure.
That’s all you need to know for how to fix all error codes in Destiny 2. As more common Destiny 2 error codes appear, we’ll be sure to update this post.
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