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Destiny 2 not working right on PC

Old drivers, settings file or download cache

The PC version crashes, won't update or acts strangely. Bungie's PC steps cover out-of-date software, the Steam download cache, Windows Defender false alarms and a bad settings file.

Is Destiny down right now? Operational: 12 problem reports in the last hour. If it were down for everyone, this problem could come from there; right now it looks normal.
Fix it

How to fix it

  1. Install all updates for Windows and your drivers.

  2. Clear the Steam download cache.

  3. If Windows Defender flags Destiny 2 files, update your virus definitions.

  4. Delete CVARS.xml in \Users\USER_NAME\AppData\Roaming\Bungie\DestinyPC\prefs\, knowing your settings go back to default.

From Destiny's help pages: help.bungie.net, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Destiny's own support is the next stop.

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