Many players have encountered the Destiny 2 error code Weasel when playing Destiny 2. For example, one such player described that error like this: “For a week now, I’ve been unable to play Destiny because the game disconnects me less than ten seconds after logging in with my character, displaying the error code WEASEL.” Consequently, players can’t play Destiny 2 because of weasel disconnects. This is how you can fix the Destiny 2 error code weasel on Windows PCs.
Check the Server Status
First, check if there might be a server issue causing the Destiny 2 error code weasel. For example, there might be routine server maintenance. This Destiny server update page provides such details. Alternatively, you can check if the server is down by selecting your country on this Downdetector page. Wait a day or two before playing Destiny 2 if there is a server issue.
The Destiny 2 server status page
Execute Network Troubleshooting Commands
Executing network troubleshooting commands can potentially fix the Destiny 2 error code weasel, which is a general network issue. For example, flushing the DNS cache has resolved the weasel error for some players. Try executing network troubleshooting commands like this:
- Activate the file finder tool in Windows by clicking on the taskbar’s Search box.
- Enter cmd to find the Command Prompt app.
- Next, select Run as administrator for the Command Prompt app.
- Input the following network troubleshooting commands, pressing Enter after each one:
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh winsock reset
ipconfig /registerdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew - Restart Windows after executing those commands.
The ipconfig flush DNS
Set the Google DNS Server
Setting a Google DNS server has worked for some players who’ve fixed the Destiny 2 error code weasel. Your PC has a default DNS server set that might not be as reliable as Google for gaming. You can set a Google DNS server as instructed on this Bethestada support page.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 window
Restart Your PC/Console and Router
Try restarting your PC/console and router to clear their temporary cache. To restart the router/modem, unplug its power cable and wait about a minute. Then, plug the router/modem back in again and wait about five minutes.
Use a VPN Connection
Some players say they’ve fixed the Destiny 2 error code weasel by utilizing VPN connections. Utilizing a VPN connection can resolve routing issues by bypassing ISP throttling. Try installing and using a free VPN, such as ProtonVPN or Windscribe. Then, play Destiny 2 when connected to your free VPN.
The Proton VPN website
Switch to a Wired Connection
The Bungie Help service recommends players switch to wired Ethernet connections to fix the Destiny 2 error code weasel. To do that, you will need to connect your PC to the router with an Ethernet cable. Then toggle Wi-Fi off on your Windows PC.
There might not be any surefire way to resolve the Destiny 2 error code weasel. Yet, the potential resolutions covered here have worked for some players. If this error code persists, you can also ask the Bungie help forum for more potential fixes.
