How to Fix Destiny 2 Error Code Broccoli on PC

Some Destiny 2 users are encountering that the game crashes every 10-15 minutes with the error code broccoli even though their PC is more than capable of handling the game and there’s no evidence of overheating.

Destiny 2 Error Code Broccoli

As it turns out, there are several different causes that might end up causing this particular error code after Destiny 2 crashes on PC. Here’s a shortlist of potential culprits:

Method 1: Running the Game in Window Mode (if applicable)

As it turns out, some affected users have managed to fix the problem by forcing the game to run in window mode directly from GeForce Experience. Once the game boots up, you can make the change back to the full-screen mode from the Screen Options tab of Destiny 2.

Of course, this is only applicable if you’re using an Nvidia GPU. In case you’re using an Nvidia GPU but you don’t have GeForce Experience installed, you can install it from the official download page.

If this scenario is applicable and Destiny 2 is crashing with the Brocolli status code shortly after you boot up the game, follow the instructions below to modify the default startup type of the game in order to force it to run in window mode.

Here’s how to force Destiny 2 to run in window mode via GeForce Experience:

In case the game still ends up crashing with the same Brocolli status code, move down to the next potential fix below.

Method 2: Install every Pending Windows Update

As it turns out, this particular error code is Bungie’s code for a crash caused by a driver inconsistency. Several affected users have confirmed that they managed to fix the issue by installing every pending Windows Update (including optional updates).

This is especially reported to be successful in situations where the GPU driver updates are handled by the Windows Update component instead of a dedicated utility like Nvidia Experience or AMD Adrenalin.

If this scenario is applicable and your Window build is not updated with the latest version, follow the instructions below to install every pending update using the official channels:

In case the same error code (broccoli) is still occurring once the game crashes, move down to the next potential fix below.

Method 3: Reinstalling the GPU Driver

In case the potential fix above didn’t work for you and you are certain that you’re not dealing with an overheating issue, it’s likely that you’re seeing this error as a result of a driver crash. Fortunately, most affected users have managed to mitigate this problem by reinstalling every relevant GPU and physics driver used by the game.

However, keep in mind that depending on your GPU manufacturer (Nvidia or AMD), the instructions for doing so will be different. Because of this, we’ve created 2 different sub-guides that will walk you through the process of reinstalling every relevant GPU driver.

Follow the instructions applicable to the your GPU manufacturer:

A. Reinstalling the AMD GPU drivers

B. Reinstalling the Nvidia GPU Drivers

Destiny 2 Broccoli Crash [2021 Fix]

Over the past few years of Destiny 2‘s release, we have been receiving on-and-off player reports about the broccoli crash issue. Usually, this issue has more to do with your own system than with the game per se.

If you encounter the very same error, you can navigate your way through the fixes below to find the one that works for you.

Table of contents

Fix 1: Check if your PC meets the minimum requirements for Destiny 2

The Destiny 2 broccoli error may point to a system that does that meet the minimum requirements for the game. So before attempting anything more advanced, you should compare your system to the officially suggested specifications to see if your PC is powerful enough to run the game.

To check the specs of your PC:

If your PC specs have been up to the mark but the broccoli error still occurs, please try Fix 2, below.

Fix 2: Update your device drivers

Drivers are vital for the full functioning of your hardware devices. A wrong, outdated or corrupt driver could make your system instable or even cause the whole system to crash. So you should always keep your drivers up-to-date. If you don’t have the time, patience or skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to be troubled by the wrong driver you would be downloading, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 steps (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):

Fix 3: Enable Vsync option in Game Settings

VSync is a graphics technology designated to reduce syncing issues by matching the graphics processor’s frame rate with the monitor’s refresh rate. According to some players, enabling VSync has helped them mitigate the broccoli error crash in Destiny 2 games. You can try it to see if it works in your case.

The steps are pretty easy:

Fix 4: Switch game mode in Windows 10

Game Mode is a feature introduced in newer versions of Windows. It is created to increase performance in games, irrespective of the build and age of your computer. However, not all PCs are made the same – some players have noticed invisible improvement in FPS and smoothness with the mode on while for others the opposite is the case.

Regardless of whether you’ve tweaked the feature before, you can switch the mode to see if it helps you get rid of the broccoli error in Destiny 2.

Here’s how to do it:

Fix 5: Install all available Windows updates

The Destiny 2 broccoli crashing error could be a vulnerability in your system. To rule out this as a possible cause, you could check on your system to see if there are any pending updates – if yes, you should let Windows install them all. After that, you can go on to check to see if the crashing issue is put to an end.

Here are the steps:

Destiny 2 broccoli error still occurs? Please continue with Fix 6, below.

Fix 6: Stop overclocking

Many players would overclock their CPU or GPU to crank out extra performance out of the existing system. The downside is that, high clock speed may induce stability issues and even crashes to your system.

If your game starts to crash after you’ve overclocked your CPU or GPU, try reverting it to the default setting. After that, fire up Destiny 2 to see if the crashing issues have ceased.

That’s the end of this post. Hopefully it has pointed you in the right direction in fixing Destiny 2 Broccoli error. If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, you’re more than welcome to leave us a comment below.