DESTINY 2: FORSAKEN
Error code: CAT is a universal problem that can crop up on any platform. Destiny 2 users understandably want an answer to this irritating inconvenience, and we’ve got some solutions to assist you.
Many Guardians are down in Destiny 2 and are unsure of how to revive, this is because they have error code: CAT in their way. The common bug is one of several stumbling blocks that players sometimes need to overcome to enjoy Bungie’s sci-fi FPS title.
With the long-awaited ‘The Witch Queen’ expansion on the way, the last things players want are problems that could impede playing time. Solutions do exist, so here’s a quick run-through of possible fixes for error code: CAT in Destiny 2.
What is error code: CAT in Destiny 2?
According to Destiny 2’s official help page, the problem will arise because “A new update to Destiny is available. If you are seeing this error the first time you launch Destiny, please exit the game and apply the update before relaunching.”
Essentially, this means the game is out of date, and you need to make sure you have the latest update installed. The solutions below will help you to do this with greater efficiency.
Error code CAT fix on console: PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
Even though there are multiple consoles that this error can occur on, the solution for all of them is pretty much identical. It’s a relatively simple and easy set of instructions to follow, and if you don’t have updates set to download automatically, then here’s what you’ll need to do.
PlayStation
- Ensure your PS4 or PS5 is turned on
- Sign in to your main PSN account linked to Destiny 2
- Head back to the PS4 or PS5’s home menu
- Scroll across until you find the Destiny 2 game start icon
- Press the ‘Options’ button on PlayStation
- Select ‘Check For Update’
- If it’s presumably not installed, then click to do so
- Ensure your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S is turned on
- Sign in to your main Xbox Live account linked to Destiny 2
- Head back to the home menu and select the ‘Games and Tabs’ option
- Locate the Destiny 2 game start icon
- Press the ‘Menu’ button on Xbox
- Click ‘Update’ for Destiny 2
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- Fix the problem, mount your Sparrow, go and quest.
The fix for Destiny 2 PC players isn’t wholly different and still trails along the same lines as the console fix. It applies to both the Microsoft official Store and also the Steam application too.
Here is what you’ll need to do:
Microsoft Store
Open up the ‘Microsoft Store’ app
Find your profile icon on the screen
Now press the ‘. . .’ button next to it
Click ‘Downloads and updates’
Next, you’ll need to select the ‘Get updates’ button
Go into the Xbox PC app and select the ‘My Collection’ button
We now go to ‘Manage Installs’ in the top corner
Update Destiny 2 here and it will synchronize your updates
Steam
Restart Steam on your PC
If you have updates to download automatically, the Destiny 2 update should appear under ‘Downloads’
If not, just manually select the ‘Update’ button
If this proves to be unsuccessful, find and select the ‘Verify Integrity of Game Files’ option in Steam app
Check if the update has appeared under your downloads
If not, try the ‘Clear the download cache’ in Steam and see if that works instead
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