Cannot play the game launcher error 503 ???

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Thibaud
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Cannot play the game launcher error 503 ???

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Hello,

I just discovered this game and want to try it. I have an issue that I cannot resolve, even after looking for a while and trying to change many options.

After the install when I connect to steam, right after I have the message : " 503 : Failed connecting to the server".

I looked that up on different forums and videos, my steam account is set to public, I tried using a VPN and disable avira, it doesnt work.

I dont see where this issue comes from, and Im a bit disapointed...

Can someone help me or have any clue about that ?
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Mats391
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Re: Cannot play the game launcher error 503 ???

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Thibaud
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Re: Cannot play the game launcher error 503 ???

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Aaahh thanks I will try and let you know later !
Thibaud
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Re: Cannot play the game launcher error 503 ???

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Well Ive seen this before, but I have no clue how to download or install a certificate. I dont even see a download link on the page of certificate...
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Re: Cannot play the game launcher error 503 ???

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Thibaud wrote:Well Ive seen this before, but I have no clue how to download or install a certificate. I dont even see a download link on the page of certificate...
Seriously?! You don't see the massive header that reads "Root Certificates", and the first entry that reads "ISRG root x1" at the top?!

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Thibaud
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Re: Cannot play the game launcher error 503 ???

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Yep I saw and donwoladed this specific certificate from two different website and install it, but the game still doesnt work. Same error 503, I tried VPN, disabled avira, idk...
Maybe some system files corrupted in my windows (I had a problem with the ssd slightly damaged but its repaired and everything works fine except this game).
I remember buying this windows licence very cheap like 3 euro and install it manually, I dont think its a pirate one as windows uptade ask me to move to win 11...
I have no clue about this error
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Thibaud wrote:Yep I saw and donwoladed this specific certificate from two different website and install it, but the game still doesnt work. Same error 503, I tried VPN, disabled avira, idk...
Maybe some system files corrupted in my windows (I had a problem with the ssd slightly damaged but its repaired and everything works fine except this game).
I remember buying this windows licence very cheap like 3 euro and install it manually, I dont think its a pirate one as windows uptade ask me to move to win 11...
I have no clue about this error
Try this:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system-files-79aa86cb-ca52-166a-92a3-966e85d4094e
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Re: Cannot play the game launcher error 503 ???

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The missing certificate is only 1 possible cause for the 503. Have you checked the PRLauncher.log to see if any issues are logged?
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