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3 Ways To Fix Destiny 2’s Error Code Chicken
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Destiny 2is a thrilling multiplayer first-person blaster when you can play it. But unfortunately, some players can’t play Destiny 2 because of the chicken connection error. The chicken error message says:
Your connection to Destiny 2 character servers has been lost… For information on resolving this issue visit help.bungie.net and search for error code: chicken.
That error can occur on Windows PCs and consoles. Below are some potential error code chicken fixes for Windows Destiny 2 players.
What is the Bungie error code chicken?
The Bungie error code chicken is a server connectivity issue that stops players from signing in. Players can’t access characters to play Destiny 2 when that error occurs.
Error code chicken can sometimes be a server-side issue. So, there might not always be much you can do to resolve the issue. However, the chicken error can still occur when there isn’t a server outage.
How do I fix the error code chicken?
1. Reboot Your Router/Modem
2. Run the Internet Connections troubleshooter
3. Clear the download cache (Steam fix)
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How can I check the server status for Destiny 2?
Bungee has a maintenance schedule for the Destiny 2 server. Sometimes the chicken error can occur during a maintenance period. Players can view the maintenance schedule on thisDestiny Serverpage.
To check for unscheduled server outage issues affecting Destiny 2, open theBungie Help page. That Twitter page usually reports most general server-related outage issues for the game.
Aside from that, Downdetector is a good site to check for outages. TheDestiny page therewill tell you if there’s a more general server outage issue for the game.
If there’s a server-side issue, you might need to wait a day or two for Bungie to get it sorted. First, try applying the above potential fixes for Destiny 2’s chicken error when there isn’t a server issue.
Note that Bungie also recommendsplaying Destiny 2with a wired connection. If a wired internet connection is available to you, try playing the game with that alternative connection option.
You can discuss Destiny 2’s chicken error by adding comments below this post. Also, let us know if you have further questions about fixing that issue.
Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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