When it rains, it pours. And as Destiny 2 fans attempt to enjoy the game, sometimes a spike in “CHICKEN” error messages received will pop up. Don’t be alarmed, though. It has nothing to do with your virtual feathered friend, for those of you equipped with the Poultry Petting emote.
The CHICKEN error code affects your ability to play Destiny 2 as a whole, even though we first noticed it pop up as an issue with purchasing Silver. Here’s what we know about the CHICKEN error in Destiny 2 and a few fixes you can try.
Fixes for the CHICKEN error in Destiny 2
The CHICKEN error code occurs when players are having connection issues in Destiny 2, according to the Help section on Bungie’s website. The HONEYDEW error, in comparison, is explicitly a Bungie issue. In the help section of its website, Bungie recommends a series of solutions for players to try and improve their internet connection.
- If you’re playing on PC, it might be worth resetting your console, download, or web caches via the platform you are playing on (Steam or Epic Games).
- Restart your network modem by turning it off and then back on. Switch off the modem, wait 30 seconds, then switch it back on and wait a few minutes before trying again.
- Test your device on an alternate internet connection if possible. If the error code stops appearing, you’ll know the issue is due to the original connection.
- Confirm the issue is not server-related by checking Bungie’s support channels.
In most cases, you’ll see the CHICKEN error code appear shortly before or after maintenance. You can try the above solutions, but if you’re still waiting for Bungie to finish its maintenance, you might just need to be patient. A good rule of thumb for whenever you’re experiencing problems with Destiny 2‘s connection is to visit the Bungie Help page on X/Twitter to see what’s going on.
This kind of error also happens sometimes during or after the weekly reset on Tuesdays, as was the case on Aug. 13, 2024, when CHICKEN error codes were widespread and Bungie said it was “investigating general issues from players signing in” to the game.
If you’re still having this issue days or weeks after the season’s release while everyone else is playing fine, however, you might need to revisit the steps above.
