How to fix Destiny 2 error code CAT on PC, Xbox & PlayStation

Here’s the reason behind players getting the Destiny 2 error code CAT and how to fix it on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

The Destiny 2 community is heavily appreciating The Final Shape expansion that released in June 2024 for its story, new gameplay elements, and cutscenes. However, server outages stopped many from enjoying the new content.

Even though the servers have stabilized now, you might run into errors like the error code CAT that occur due to a wide range of reasons. So, here’s how to fix the Destiny 2 error code CAT on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

• Why are you getting Destiny 2 error code CAT?
• How to fix Destiny 2 error code CAT
  • Xbox
  • PlayStation
  • PC
    • Steam
    • Epic Games Store

Why are you getting Destiny 2 error code CAT?

The Destiny 2 error code CAT occurs when you’ve not updated the game to its latest version. Updates are frequent across all platforms such as PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, as the developers constantly monitor bugs and fix them through such patches.

How to fix Destiny 2 error code CAT

You can fix Destiny 2 error code CAT by updating the game on your respective platform, and here’s how to do so on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC:

Xbox

You can update Destiny 2 on all Xbox consoles by following 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. Now, you should be able to see the download progress on the screen and you can launch Destiny 2 without having to worry about error code CAT.

Do note that if you can’t see the latest update for the game , it is recommended to turn off the console and sign in again.

Manually updating your game every time an update drops can be a hassle though, so you can also enable automatic updates for Destiny 2 by following these steps:

1. Turn on 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.

PlayStation

On PlayStation consoles like the PS4 and PS5, you can update Destiny 2 by following these steps:

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. On the PS5, go to Games > Destiny. Press the options button on your controller and select Check for Update.
4. Following steps 2 and 3 on your respective console should help you begin updating Destiny 2.

To enable automatic updates on PlayStation consoles, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your PS4/PS5 console and sign to the desired PSN profile.
2. On the PS5, go to Settings > System Menu > System Software > System Software Update and Settings. Enable Download Update Files Automatically.
3. On the PS4, press the D-pad > Settings > System > Automatic Downloads > Application Update Files.

PC

Destiny 2 is available on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, and here’s how to update it on these launchers:

Steam

Update Destiny 2 to fix error code CAT on Steam by following these steps:

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

Update Destiny 2 to fix error code CAT on the Epic Games Store by following these steps:

1. Launch the Epic Games Store app on your PC.
2. If Destiny 2 is installed, an update should begin automatically and the download progress can be seen from 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 can now enter Destiny 2 without facing the error code CAT, it’s time find all the Prismatic Fragments and uhlock the Still Hunt Exotic Sniper.