: Open the game launcher (the window with the Play button). Click Workshop instead of Play. If a prompt appears asking you to agree to the Steam Workshop Terms of Service, click Accept . Restart the game and try clicking Play again.
If nothing else, it’s the most authentic AoE2 excuse since "Sorry, my cat stepped on my power strip." aoe2 validating subscriptions
Suddenly, the screen flickered. The parchment dissolved. The familiar, triumphant horns of the main menu blared through his speakers. The siege was over. The validation was complete. : Open the game launcher (the window with the Play button)
Sign out of your Xbox Live account within the game menu. 💡 Troubleshooting Resources Restart the game and try clicking Play again
The message reads:
The most frequent cause of this loop is the game checking for your agreement to the Steam Workshop terms, even if you do not use any mods.