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Marathon Error Code Buzzard

Buzzard indicates a dropped connection to Marathon servers, often caused by network instability or routing issues between you and Bungie's infrastructure.

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Quick Fix

Switch to wired Ethernet instead of Wi‑Fi. Disable VPN. Restart the game and your router.

Step-by-Step Fixes

  1. Switch to wired Ethernet — Wi‑Fi interference is the most common cause of Buzzard
  2. Disable VPN if active
  3. Restart Marathon and your router
  4. [PC] Flush DNS: open admin Command Prompt, run ipconfig /flushdns
  5. [Xbox] Clear alternate MAC address in network settings

What Causes Buzzard?

Buzzard occurs when the connection between your client and Bungie's game servers is lost mid-session. This can be due to Wi‑Fi packet loss, VPN routing, ISP instability, or router issues. Wired Ethernet reduces latency and packet loss significantly.

Related Errors

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Still Not Fixed?

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