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Destiny 2 Error Codes: Here’s the Meaning & How to Fix Them
Talking about all error codes: what they mean, and how to fix them
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Updated onMay 31, 2024
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Destiny 2 error codes can disrupt gameplay. They stem from various reasons, including:
In this guide, we’ll look at each category, explain what the errors mean, and show you how to fix them so you can keep playing without trouble.
How can I fix frequent Destiny 2 error codes?
1. Network connectivity issues
This error can be caused bypacket lossordisconnections between your network and Bungie.
⚙️To fix it, switch to a wired connection temporarily to rule out WiFi signal strength/stability. If it recurs, force quitDestiny2 by doing the following based on your platform type:
Xbox 360:
Xbox One:
Weaselusually indicates aconnection issue, often related topacket lossorgeneral connectivity problemsbetween your console/PC and the Destiny 2 servers.
⚙️To fix it,switch to a wired connection temporarily to rule out the connection as a possible culprit, then power cycle your console if you cannot launchDestiny2 by holding the power button down for 5 to 10 seconds until it resets.
Both errors suggestissues with the player’s network setup, internet connection, or connectivity between their device and the Destiny 2 servers.
⚙️To fix it, check if your internet connection is stable, switch to a wired connection, restart your router and ultimately contact your ISP.
This happens when you’re accessing an older version ofDestiny2 after a new update has been made available. To fix it, updateDestinyto the latest version by doing this on your console:
⚙️Here’s how you fix it:
Xbox One:
This error indicates an issue with your networking setup when thenetwork or parental control settings change either on the network or game console or after a WiFi blip.
It can also show when your router is connected but is in a bad state – faulty firmware or failing hardware. To fixDestiny error codeMarionberry, reboot your router by doing the following:
This is a general networking error caused byloss of server connection.
⚙️To solve it, switch to a wired connection, or get your NAT to an Open or Type 1 state.
This happens when you try to join a fireteam in which a member hasn’t updated to the latest version ofDestiny2.
⚙️To resolve it,close and restartDestinyto initiate the update.
Note: If the console fails to updateDestinyautomatically, update it manually. If allplayersare playing the latestDestinyversion, try to resume thegameand see if it helps.
Error Chive in Destiny 2 indicates network connectivity issues, causing instability with the game servers. Players may experience disconnections or lag during gameplay.
⚙️Troubleshootinginvolves updating network drivers, ensuring a stable internet connection, and verifying game files.
If issues persist, contacting Bungie support or waiting for a fix in a future update may be necessary.
These errors mean that there’s anissue detecting theplayer’s GPUand are caused by a driver crash.
⚙️To fix this, ensure your operating system and graphics card drivers are up to date with the latest version.
This happens if public access to an activity has been overridden manually by Bungie, especially if an issue has been found or an activity is taken offline before aDestiny2 update.
⚙️Check for any updatesfrom Bungie’s official pages and sites.
2. Server-side issues
This may happen when your router’s settings block communications to or fromDestiny2 services
⚙️To fix this:
If you get thiserror, you maylose connection to Xbox Live while downloading patches or loading content.Similarly, if you accidentally cancel the download, you can get the Boar error.
Or if yourinstall comes to a halt, go to Active Downloads or Download Management window on your system and check the progress bar before you cancel the download.
Boar also comes up when usingwireless connections, so you can try using a wired connection because losing it will stop the download with no option to resume. Otherwise, delete and restart the download process.
If you’re not downloading a patch or update, you may be having a service issue, which can mean limited or no connectivity to Xbox Live services that causes theerrordue to failure in loading the content.
Sometimes you can see Boar error in rare cases when there’s a region mismatch between your account andDestiny2.
⚙️To fix this:
If you continue seeing Boar error, delete and re-installDestiny2 on your console.
If you’re seeing thiserrorfor the first time, try playing again and resume what you were doing before theerrorcame up, otherwise exit and relaunch thegame.
⚙️If theerrorrecurs, maintain a wired connection, check for packet loss, and clear the cache on your console. Some users have reported that logging into the network from a different device helps resolve theerror.
This may arise due to network instability, leading to server connection issues.
⚙️ To fix it:
Error Oyster in Destiny 2 occurs when contentpatches or updates fail to download.
⚙️ To fix it:
3. Player account issues
This error means you cannot launchDestiny2 due to a restriction placed on your account.
⚙️To fix this,choose a different activity or go toDestinyAccount Restrictions and Banning Policies page.
Note: This error may appear toplayerstrying to access The Reef, and have characters below level 20, yet only those with 20 or higher can access it.
4. Platform-specific issues
Theseerrorsare caused by failure to connect your console to anotherplayer’s console through the internet. This can be due to connection quality problems like packet loss, ISP saturation, or internet congestion, faulty wiring orWi-Fi setups, and router/network configuration issues.
⚙️ To fix them:
5. Gaming and matchmaking issues
These three errors are caused bygeneral disconnection issuesbetween you and the routes your traffic passes through the internet to connect to Bungie.
Such issues includepacket loss, disconnections between your home network and Bungielike ISP saturation or internet congestion, and faulty connection setup or wiring.
⚙️ To fix it,avoidfile sharing, streaming videos or other tasks that use up bandwidth on devices connected to your network, or console apps running in the background.
6. Client-side issues
This error happens to gamers who haven’t signed in with their platform account, the platform’s service is under maintenance, or the subscription has expired.
⚙️To fix it,sign in with the platform account, and renew subscriptions, otherwise maintenance has to be complete before you can play again.
⚙️If you get thiserror, try resuming yourgameagain or whatever you were doing before theerrorcame up. If it recurs, exitDestiny2 and relaunch thegame.
You can also useScan and Repair toolafter which you can download and install the files at the end of the scan and repair process, then relaunchDestiny2 and try again.
Note: you can also adjust your parental controls on your router to open up player-to-player connectivity. If it recurs, port forwarding and firewall exceptions can alleviate theerror.
Error Tapir usually occurs on gaming consoles.
⚙️ The quickest way to fix thisis to restart your console. If the issue persists after rebooting your device, try to install the latest system and game updates. Hopefully, these two methods will fix the problem.
Wrap up
In case you are facing other issues like theDestiny 2 game stuck on the Initializing screen, first ensure you have a stable internet connection; read this guide to learn more about the solutions.
We also have a guide onDestiny 2 CAT error when no update is available, so don’t miss it for more solutions.
Is there aDestiny2 error code you’re experiencing that hasn’t been listed here? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
