Paradox launcher 2.4.0

[MarkJohnson]

I did some win11 maintenence and an app wouldn't update, so I used powershell to update it, after I already checked for app updates. Then I checked for them all to see if there were other apps that weren't updating and founf that the Paradox launcher was update from 2.10 to 2.4.0.

Is there any info on this update? Has it finally updated and working correctly for this game?



I just opened powershell by right+clicking the windows start button, and selecting "Terminal (Admin)" and typed the command: winget upgrade --all and just pressed enter and it updated everything. Mostly only things for this game. Primarily the Paradox launcher that has been a thorn in everyone's side for many years.

Here's hoping for a final fix. I know I'm asking for too much. but it would be nice for it to be finally fixed.

 

[akeela84]

Is there any info on this update? Has it finally updated and working correctly for this game?

Not sure what you mean by this. The launcher has worked since it gotten released.

 

[MarkJohnson]

It breaks all of the time. There are constant posts on this, the usual solution is making some batch files to make it work, ironically, by bypassing the launcher completely.

It's been ongoing since the launcher was released.

Here a fix as of last Thursday (two days ago).

Cities: Skylines (Steam) - Unable to launch the game

Describe your issue Unable to launch the game What is your game version? 5.6.7.3267 What expansions do you have installed? (DID NOT ANSWER QUESTION) What mods are you using? Not using any mods Please explain your issue is in as much...

forum.paradoxplaza.com

 

[akeela84]

I have never had any problems with the launcher. No idea what would be the difference between my system and their systems.

 

[MarkJohnson]

I never had any issues either, at least until just before Christmas. I built two systems and both would get past the Paradox Launcher at all. I then just directly launched the game from cities.exe and the %command% flag and it worked like a charm. no issues and no launcher anymore.

But it's been a steady pita for many users since it first launched.

But I was curious if any changes were made to the launcher, or just advertisement changes?

 

[akeela84]

The launcher still looks the same. There are some CS commercials but nothing really worth to enable the launcher for.. if you aren't using it then don't bother with it.

 

[MarkJohnson]

The post is more about any actual fixes for the launcher, then usage. I mean the solution is to disable it. I was hoping to find any info on any possible fixes in hopes of it finally being fixed, or maybe a workaround to make it work.

 

[akeela84]

You could ask your question here instead of. They should be able to help your properly.

Paradox General Discussion

For anything relating to Paradox! Please note though that game specific questions or help requests should be posted in the games own forum.

forum.paradoxplaza.com

 

[AndrewT]

zyou are right, it has had issues with this game specifically for some time. Why it affects some users but not most is unknown, I don't think the launcher developers have been able to duplicate the issue.

So yes, we give people instructions on how to bypass the launcher, as it adds no functionality to the game.

 

[Fox_NS_CAN]

Pretty sure there were supposed to be a bunch of prizes given out. Was one of the things promised in return for being stuck with the useless launcher. Somehow it was going to fund prizes.

Biggest problem I had with disabling the launcher is that it also disables being able to take quick and easy Steam screenshots.