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Destiny 2 Isn’t Updating On Steam: 7 Quick Ways To Fix It In 2024
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Updated onMarch 13, 2024
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Destiny 2 is one of the greats in the current meta of online shooters. However, because various in-game bugs too often plague this Activision-produced game, it requires maintenance and adding in-game features.
Both are provided via frequent updates. And that’s the problem we’re trying to tackle today. Namely, many users cannot update the game through the Steam client since the update is stuck on initialization.
What can I do if Destiny 2 won’t update on Steam?
1. Check the connection
Obviously, this is a matter we can’t avoid when it comes to updating and running games in the Steam client.
Even though we’re quite certain you’re well aware of network performance, we still encourage you to check everything out before we move to additional steps. So, check whether your PC can connect to the internet.
If the issue is widespread and we can’t ascribe it solely to Ubisoft, follow these steps to troubleshoot network issues:
➡️ Restart your PC➡️ Use the wired connection➡️ Restart router and modem➡️ Flush DNS➡️ Make sure the ports➡️ Make sure the client can communicate freely through Firewall. Open the Firewall and check the list of allowed apps. Confirm that Steam is allowed to connect to both public and private networks.
In case you are facing other issues we have a guide that can help youfix Destiny 2 stuck on initializingand other problems, so don’t miss it.
2. Restart the Steam client
Firstly, restart your PC and try rerunning the Steam desktop client. If the issue persists, you might need to kill the client process and allow it to restart the update sequence from the get-go.
You can do so inTask Manager, with a particular focus on the Steam agent’s process.
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
In addition, you can right-click on the Steam desktop app and run it as admin. It might help overcome certain system-imposed limitations for third-party apps.
3. Reinstall the client cleanly
Reinstalling the client might help, as well. There are multiple reports garnering around the lackluster desktop client provided by Ubisoft.
And the developer is, seemingly, working on addressing all of those. However, we recommend reinstalling the client when a certain game fails to update.
Here’s how to uninstall and install again the Steam client onWindows 10:
After removing game patches, files, and directories, you will have numerous leftovers and cache you will not need.
We recommend using third-party professional software likeCCleanerto remove the Steam desktop client from your computer thoroughly.
Persistent data may not be removed manually; therefore, CCleaner is an excellent tool for thoroughly removing any stored local files. If the software has been uninstalled but the program name remains, use CCleaner’s Delete Entry to delete the Steam desktop client uninstall entry.
4. Clear Steam download cache
5. Verify files integrity
Of course, this is rare but it can cause the updates to be stuck on initialization. If some game files are corrupted or incomplete, the client won’t be able to update them accordingly.
Because of that, we encourage you to check for the integrity of the game files and then move to the updating process.
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
6. Remove the game folder and restore it before updating
Some users managed to resolve the issue at hand with one simple witty trick.
It seems that the updating process is having issues determining where the game installation is stored.
For that reason, the update process gets stuck. And, seemingly, no matter how many times you restart it — the result is the same. With this approach, you should be able toupdate Destiny 2without any issues.
Follow these instructions closely and be patient:
7. Wait for the servers to respond
Eventually, if the issue persists and you cannot update Destiny 2, we advise you to wait. Sometimes, servers will be clogged, and you must wait until the update is successfully downloaded and installed.
In addition, don’t be discouraged if the UI shows download speed 0 kb/s. That’s hardly the case, and we’re looking at the bug. Just restart your PC and wait until they fix what’s broken.
We covered a similar problem in ourDestiny 2 CAT error when no update is availableguide, so don’t miss it.
Also, don’t forget to share your experience with the updateerroron Destiny 2 and related questions or suggestions. You can do so in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Steam games,windows 10
Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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