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How to fix the CAT error code in Destiny 2

As with every MMO, Destiny 2 has its fair share of error codes, and the CAT error code can keep players out of the game for hours.

Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp

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Zack Palm

Published: May 23, 2023 01:37 pm

Jumping into Destiny 2 is supposed to be a seamless experience, but often there can be a few problems that players need to deal with before joining their friends. A handful of these problems might be out of their control, but there are a few they can handle themselves with the right understanding of the issues. One of these error codes is the CAT error. This is something that players will need to undo before they can start playing Destiny 2. This guide explains everything there is to know about the CAT error code, what it means for someone’s version of Destiny 2, and how to potentially fix it.

What is the CAT Error Code in Destiny 2?

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The CAT error code indicates that the version of the game players are trying to launch is different from the current server build of Destiny 2. This can happen if they attempt to launch the game without updating it to the current build first. Typically, when a player boots up Destiny 2, the game auto-updates itself to the most recent version. If players try to launch Destiny 2 before the update has been completed, they’ll be met with the CAT error message.

How do Players Fix the CAT Error Code in Destiny 2?

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To fix the CAT error code in Destiny 2, all fans need to do is shut down their current version of Destiny 2, wait for the auto-update to hit, and launch the game. Players may want to check if they manually need to start the update for their game, forcing the update to begin instantly. Most of Destiny 2’s updates only take a few minutes, so players shouldn’t expect to wait too long unless they’re waiting to download an expansion pack.

If Destiny 2 still won’t launch, it is possible it is undergoing server maintenance, in which case the best (and only) course of action is to wait until the servers are back online. We experienced this for hours when Destiny 2 Season of the Deep first launched, with the CAT error code proving to be a particularly painful one that almost all players had to deal with.

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Author

Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp

Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp is a Staff Writer at Gamepur. He's been writing about games for ten years and has been featured in Switch Player Magazine, Lock-On, and For Gamers Magazine. He's particularly keen on working out when he isn't playing games or writing or trying to be the best dad in the world.

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Zack Palm

Zack Palm is the Senior Writer of Gamepur and has spent over five years covering video games, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He spends his free time biking, running tabletop campaigns, and listening to heavy metal. His primary game beats are Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and any newly released title, and he finds it difficult to pull away from any Star Wars game.