Destiny 2 CAT Error | How to Fix the CAT Error

The “CAT” error in Destiny 2 usually means there’s a version mismatch between your installed game and the version available on Bungie’s servers.

🐱 What Causes the CAT Error in Destiny 2?

Error Code: CAT typically means:
👉 Your Destiny 2 client is outdated and needs an update.

This can happen:

• After a hotfix, weekly reset, or new patch

• If Steam / Epic / Xbox / PlayStation didn’t auto-update the game

• If game files are corrupted or missing

✅ How to Fix the CAT Error

🔄 1. Update the Game

• Steam / Epic / Xbox / PS5:

  • Restart your platform/launcher and check for updates

  • On Steam:

    • Go to Library > Right-click Destiny 2 > Properties > Updates

    • Force update by restarting Steam

  • On Console:

    • Press Options > Check for Update on the game icon

🛠 2. Verify Game Files (PC Only)

Steam:

Epic Games:

• Click the three dots next to Destiny 2 > Manage > Verify

♻️ 3. Restart Everything

• Fully close Destiny 2 and your launcher

• Restart your PC or console

• Reopen and try again

🌐 4. Check for Bungie Server Status

If everything is up to date but you’re still seeing the CAT error, the servers might be down for maintenance:

• Check 👉 https://www.bungie.net/status

• Or Bungie Help on Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/BungieHelp

🧼 Still Not Working?

• Delete cache files (PC):

  1. Close Destiny 2 + Launcher

  2. Go to:

     • Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\compatdata\1085660

     • Delete cache or temp files

  3. Restart everything

• Reinstall Destiny 2 if the issue persists.