Troubleshooting Destiny 2 Error Code CAT on PC, Xbox & PlayStation

The cause of players experiencing the Destiny 2 error code CAT and the steps to resolve it on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation will be outlined below.

The release of The Final Shape expansion in June 2024 has been highly praised by the Destiny 2 community for its engaging story, innovative gameplay features, and impressive cutscenes. Unfortunately, server outages prevented many players from fully experiencing the new content.

Despite the current stabilization of the servers, it is still possible to encounter errors such as the error code CAT, which can be caused by various factors. To address this issue, here are the steps to resolve the Destiny 2 error code CAT on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

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Why are you getting Destiny 2 error code CAT?

The Destiny 2 error code CAT typically appears when the game has not been updated to its most recent version. Frequent updates are released for all platforms including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation as the developers continuously monitor and address any bugs through these patches.

How to Fix Destiny 2 Error Code CAT

To resolve the Destiny 2 error code CAT, simply update the game on your appropriate platform. Here’s a guide on how to do it on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC:

Xbox

To update Destiny 2 on any Xbox console, simply follow these steps:

1. Turn on your Xbox Series X/S/One/360 console.
2. Sign in to the relevant Xbox profile.
3. Based on your console generation, follow these steps:
   • On the Xbox One, select My Games and Apps > Manage > Updates > Destiny 2
   • On the Xbox Series X/S, select My Games and Apps > Manage > Updates > Destiny 2.
4. At this point, the download progress should be visible on your screen and you can successfully launch Destiny 2 without any concerns about encountering error code CAT.

It is advisable to power off your console and sign in again if you are unable to view the most recent update for the game.

Enabling automatic updates for Destiny 2 can save you the hassle of manually updating your game every time an update is released. Follow these steps to enable automatic updates:

1. Activate your Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S console.
2. Sign in to the desired Xbox profile.
3. On the Xbox One, press the D-pad to get to Settings. Then select All Settings > Power and Startup menu > Power Mode and Startup > Keep my console, games & apps up to date.
4. On the Xbox Series X/S, go to Settings > Systems > Updates > Keep my console, games & apps up to date.

The Garage

On PlayStation consoles such as the PS4 and PS5, one can easily update Destiny 2 by following these steps on the Bungie website.

1. Turn on your PS4/PS5 and sign in to the right account.
2. On the PS4, press the D-pad > Notifications > Downloads > Destiny 2 Update File.
3. To locate the Destiny game on your PS5, navigate to Games and then select Destiny. Next, use your controller’s options button to access the menu and choose Check for Update.
4. Following steps 2 and 3 on your respective console should help you begin updating Destiny 2.

To activate automatic updates on PlayStation consoles, simply follow these steps:

1. Turn on your PS4/PS5 console and sign to the desired PSN profile.
2. To enable automatic download of update files on the PS5, navigate to Settings > System Menu > System Software > System Software Update and Settings and select Download Update Files Automatically.
3. On the PS4, press the D-pad > Settings > System > Automatic Downloads > Application Update Files.

PC

If you have Destiny 2 on PC, you can update it through Steam or the Epic Games Store. Here’s how to do it on either of these launchers:

Steam

Instead of the Play button, you should get an option to Update Destiny 2 here.

To resolve the CAT error code on Steam for Destiny 2, simply follow these steps to update the game:

1. Launch the Steam app on your device and go to your Library by selecting the option from the bar on the top.
2. A list of all your games on Steam should appear on the left. The app will also automatically reveal any pending updates for Destiny 2.
3. Right click on Destiny 2 and initiate the update. You can also expand the game’s screen from the menu and click on the Update button.
4. If the update doesn’t appear, try restarting the app, checking file integrity for Destiny 2 or clearing the download cache.

Epic Games Store

To resolve error code CAT on the Epic Games Store for Destiny 2, simply follow these steps to update the game:

1. Launch the Epic Games Store app on your PC.
2. If Destiny 2 is installed, an update will automatically initiate and the download progress can be tracked through the bar on the left.
3. If the app is fully updated, the bar on the left should be empty.
4. Try restarting the Epic Games Launcher if the update you want to initiate doesn’t appear. You can also uncheck and check the option to Auto Update the title by going to to your Library and clicking on the three dots beside Destiny 2.

Assuming that you are now able to successfully access Destiny 2 without encountering the error code CAT, it is time to locate all of the Prismatic Fragments and unlock the Still Hunt Exotic Sniper.