SOLVED ERROR: DOWNLOAD FAILED! V2.0.3.0 TO V2.0.3.1

I had the same issue, got the updated launcher with the new version and the game doesn't launch, the login menu minimizes but nothing else happens.
I downloaded everything last week and still be able to make it launch after trying the different solutions

 

Hi, I'm new too, first of all thank you all for your hard work: it's great to have a chance to play an all time favorite once again after so long!
Unfortunately I'm here to confirm the same issue that the others were saying.
I've tried to uninstall and redownload the game just to be sure that no files were corrupted, but I had no luck.
Can't wait to play!

Cheers!

 

It looks like the game works even without updating the patch on the launcher.

Here's what i did:

- downloaded AOEO from Steam;
- downloaded and extracted the launcher;
- deleted steam_api.dll;
- ran the launcher;
- clicked on the hammer icon > helpers > Steam;
- clicked on the hammer icon again and ran both the scans;
- clicked register, created an account;
- ran the game;

the tricky part for me was the login, because at first I typed my Steam account name and password, but you need to create another account in order to make it run.

I'm still with version 2.0.3.0 and I'm playing right now. I've chosen my civilisation and did a couple of missions. Everything works fine.

 

Well since last time I played this game was like four years ago, this patch issue didn't bother me as long as I was able to play the game out of sheer excitement.

However I do want to spread the good news and play it with my friends and I would be concerned if this issue made me unable to do it.

I will check if this works anyways with my friends.

As for now I have to choose between playing 2.0.3.0 or not playing it at all.

 

Here's another thing I've tried:

- uninstalled AOEO via Steam;
- deleted all local files;
- downloaded the 2.0.3.1 patch from the link Wartai gave in the first post;
- unzipped the files;
- opened the launcher and logged in BEFORE downloading the game (this allowed me to display the correct current patch);
- downloaded AOEO via Steam;
- closed Steam;
- opened the launcher again a ran both the scans;
- hammer > helper > Steam;
- launched the game

note: after the scan I clicked "PLAY" and it still said that some file were missing or corrupted and asked me to redo a scan, I clicked "NO" and it ran without problems.

Hope it helps someone!