Destiny 2 has been released on PC, finally giving those on the platform a chance to experience Bungie's first-person shooter series. But although the launch has been met with delight from PC players already trying to make the most of the game, some are finding that bugs and technical issues are hampering the fun.
Bungie states that Destiny 2 PC players may see the following error codes at an "elevated frequency during the PC launch window:" Cabbage, Pineapple, Rutabaga, Newt, Beetle.
- Cabbage occurs when route settings block access to the Destiny 2 servers.
- Pineapple is a general networking error.
- Newt may be due to testing on the developer's end.
- Rutabaga is when Destiny 2 performance drops below sustainable thresholds.
- Beetle is also a general networking error.
There is also a growing number of reports that players using AMD processors - specifically AMD Phenom - are finding that the game keeps crashing after they select their character and log-in. Destiny 2 will not run on processors without Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSSE3), which is thought to be the cause of the AMD processor problem, but Bungie says that it is actively investigating the issue.
Some of the more major issues outlined by the developer include:
- Players being "blocked" from signing into the game.
- Clan roster not appearing
- Player experience "varying" on versions of Windows that are not up to date.
- Destiny 2 may crash when AMD Crossfire is enabled and players use ALT+TAB to switch windows.
- Players who lose Internet connection may find themselves blocked from logging in even after they reconnect.
- Destiny 2 PC players cannot use a controller to exit the game and must use a mouse to exit instead.
Given that the PC version of the game is already launching over a month after it released on PS4 and Xbox One, these problems are frustrating, even if they may just be teething issues. Bungie and (PC developer) Vicarious Visions had already promised several PC-specific features, such as the uncapped frame rate and 4K support so the fact that the game is unplayable for some is certainly a fly in the ointment.
It is at least positive that Bungie is on the case, though, and that it is currently investigating most of the problems that players are experiencing with the game. Destiny 2 PC is estimated to sell three million copies this year, after all, and so many players will be left disappointed if fast fixes are not in order.
Destiny 2 is out now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.