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[Fixed] Can't Install Game via Standalone Launcher

Discussion in '*** Bug Report Archive (After R75) ***' started by Garfunkel Humperdinck, May 28, 2026.

  1. Garfunkel Humperdinck

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    05/28/2026 07:24
    Title: Can't Install Game via Standalone Launcher
    Reproduction Rate: 100%
    Blocker? Yes
    Details: Trying to install the game using the normal standalone launcher produces the errors, "Couldn't connect to the patch server." and "Unable to launch the game correctly! There may have been a problem while copying windows binaries." Odd because the QA version installs no problem. Another player mentioned he had the same issue and had to install via Steam instead.
    Steps to Reproduce: Download the launcher from the SOTA website and run it.
    User Specs:
    OS: Windows 11 Home 64bit
    CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core Processor (12) System RAM: 32678
    GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 GPU RAM: 8120
     
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    @Garfunkel Humperdinck, can you find within the install folder a file called patchversion.txt and tell me what's in it?
     
    Alley Oop, May 28, 2026
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    okay, you're having the same problem slygon was having in the hospitallers discord channel on may 4th. that is a really out of date patcher. i'm gonna send you the torrent link to the newest there, but @Ravalox we really need to check the patcher version available on the website. is it possible it was reverted recently?
     
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    There are two places to download the client on the website; on the front page and in the Game / Client tab of your account details page (accessed by clicking on "account" at the top right of the SotA webpage.

    I have found that the version of the installer on the main webpage is older and is using an old version of encryption that our webserver has retired recently. I am working to get the installer file updated.

    So until then, please use the download link in the account page tab to install the game.
     
    Ravalox, May 29, 2026
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    I have corrected the defunct installer links on the main page. The installers still could use a refresh to eliminate the patching of the patcher before getting to patch the game. We'll add that to the list of things. :D
     
    Ravalox, May 30, 2026
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