The error code chicken is not too common, but it can prevent you from playing Destiny for days. This error code usually occurs due to server connection issues. When it happens, you will not be able to access your character in the game. And this means that you will not be able to play the game.

However, there are several solutions for you to fix this error. This guide will discuss what this error is, its causes, and five possible solutions for it.

Why do I keep getting this Destiny Error Code Chicken?

The error code chicken usually occurs due to server connection issues. Once your connection is lost, you will not be able to access your character in the game. And this means that you will not be able to play the game.

How to Fix Destiny Error Code Chicken

There are several solutions for you to fix this error code. If you encounter it on your PS4 or Xbox One, you can follow the guide below to fix it.

Solution 1 – Keep Trying to Connect

This error could happen due to server issues. When the servers become too crowded, it often leads to error codes. When this happens, you should try reconnecting for a few minutes before trying to solve the error code in other ways.

According to user reports, some users were able to fix the issue by just being patient. After some minutes, they were able to continue playing the game normally.

Solution 2 – Completely Shut Down Your Console

You can perform this solution with the steps below.

• Step 1: – Hold down the power button at the Xbox console’s front until it shuts down completely.
• Step 2: – Unplug the power brick from the Xbox. Hold down the power button on the Xbox several times to ensure there is no remaining power, which will clean the cache.
• Step 3: – Plug in the power brick and wait for the light located on the power brick to change its color from white to orange.
• Step 4: – Turn the Xbox back on as you would normally do and check to see if the Chicken error code still appears when you start Destiny or Destiny 2.

If you are using Xbox One, you can follow these steps:

• Step 1: – Go to your Xbox One settings and click Network. Now, click on Advanced Settings.
• Step 2: – Scroll down to the Alternate Mac Address option and choose the Clear option, which appears.
• Step 3: – When prompted with a choice to do this as your console will be restarted. Respond YES, and your cache will clear. Open Destiny or Destiny 2 once the console has restarted and see if the Chicken error code still appears.

PS4 does not have an option to clear the cache. Therefore, if you are using a PlayStation 4 to play Destiny, you can follow the instructions below to hard reset your PlayStation 4.

• Step 1: – Completely turn off the PlayStation 4.
• Step 2: – Once the console is completely shut down, unplug the power cord from the console’s back.
• Step 3: – Let the console stay unplugged for at least a couple of minutes.
• Step 4: – Plug the power cord back into the PS4 and turn it on the way you normally do.

Solution 3 – Restoring Your Licenses (For PlayStation 4 Only)

This solution restores the licenses of all games, add-ons, and DLCs you have under the possession of your PSN account. It is easy to perform, and you can do it with the steps below.

• Step 1: – Turn on your PS4 and navigate to the Settings area.
• Step 2: – Click the PlayStation Network and open the Account Management option. Click on Restore License. 
• Step 3: – Check to see if the error code Chicken still appears while you enjoy Destiny 2.

Solution 4 – Reinstalling the Game

Reinstalling the game usually fixes issues like this even though the whole process may take time. You can follow the guide below to do this.

How to Reinstall Destiny 2 on PlayStation 4

You can easily uninstall Destiny 2 on your Play Station 4 by following the steps below.

• Step 1: – Turn on the PlayStation 4 system and sign in to your PSN profile.
• Step 2: – Press up on the D-pad and navigate to the Settings menu and click on the System Storage Management menu.
• Step 3: – Click the Applications menu and press the Options button when Destiny is highlighted. Click Delete and then Select All and press Delete to uninstall the game.
• Step 4: – Select OK to confirm the selected application’s deletion, and the game will be completely removed from the hard drive.

Clearing the console cache after uninstalling Destiny will remove all temporary files stored in the console’s cache. Here are the steps to clearing the console cache:

• Step 1: – Completely turn off the PS4. Once the console is shut down, unplug the power cord from the console. 
• Step 2: – Let the console stay unplugged for at least a couple of minutes. PlugPlug the power cord back into the PS4 and turn it on the way you normally do.
• Step 3: – Reinstalling the game on PS4 can be done using the physical game disc: Turn on the PlayStation 4 system and sign in to your PSN profile. 
• Step 4: – Insert the original game disc you used to install the game, and the installation will start automatically. 
• Alternatively, you can install the game by downloading it with your PlayStation and your Internet connection.
• Step 5: – Turn on the PlayStation 4 system and sign in to your PSN profile.
• Step 6: – Open the Library item from the home screen, find Destiny from the list, and click the Download button.

How to Reinstall Destiny 2 on Xbox One

You can easily reinstall Destiny 2 on Xbox One by following the steps below.

Step 1: – Turn on the Xbox One console and sign in to the desired Xbox One profile. On the Xbox Home menu window, click on My Games and Apps, press games, and highlight Destiny.

Step 2: – Tap the Menu button and choose the Manage Game option. Select Uninstall All. Click on Uninstall again to confirm your choice on the next screen. After a moment, the game will be removed from the hard drive.

Clearing the console cache after deleting Destiny will remove all temporary files stored in the cache. Here are the steps to clearing the console cache:

• Step 1: – Press and hold the power button at the Xbox console’s front until it shuts down completely.
• Step 2: – Unplug the power brick from the Xbox. Hold down the power button on the Xbox several times to ensure there is no remaining power, which will clean the cache.
• Step 3: – Reinstalling the game on Xbox One can be done using the physical game disc: Turn on the Xbox One console and sign in to the desired Xbox One profile. 
• Step 4: – Insert the game disc into the disc drive, and the installation process will begin automatically. You can follow the progress until the game is installed.
•  Alternatively, you can also install the game by downloading it with your PlayStation and your Internet connection.  
• Step 5: – Turn on the Xbox One console and sign in to the desired Xbox One profile. Go to the Ready to Install section, locate Destiny, and select the Install option.

Solution 5 – Connecting to a Hotspot Created by Your PC

This solution is another excellent way to fix the error code chicken. You can follow the steps below to connect to a hotspot created by your computer.

• Step 1: – Click on the Start button and type Network and Sharing Center in the search box. Click on it to open it.
• Step 2: – Now click on the Change adapter settings option in the left pane. Right-click the adapter connecting you with the internet and click on Properties. If you use Wi-Fi, it will be similar to Wireless Network Connection, and in case of wired internet access, it will be identical to Local Area Connection.
• Step 3: – Access the Sharing tab in the Properties window, and check the box close to Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection. If you see an option to select an adapter next to the Home networking connection, select the adapter name for the Microsoft Virtual Wi-Fi Mini port. 
• Step 4: – Click Settings. Access all the listed options and press OK for each to confirm. Press OK. If you did not see such an option, simply click on OK to apply changes
• Step 5: – Run Command Prompt as Administrator and copy the following code into its window: 

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=VirtualNetworkName key=Password

• Step 6: – Replace VirtualNetworkName with the name you want for your Wi-Fi hotspot, and the Password is password. Now type the following to start broadcasting your new Wi-Fi Hotspot:

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

• Step 7: – You will get a message that the network began. To stop broadcasting your Wi-Fi hotspot, type: 

netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

• Now you can connect your console to this hotspot and check to see if the error code Chicken still appears.

Conclusion

You may encounter the error code chicken while playing in destiny or destiny 2. This error code usually occurs when you have problems with your server connection. Sometimes you will fix it by reinstalling the game. This guide has given you the required information to fix this error, and I believe you can now fix it.

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