"you seem to be offline" in launcher and yet my account is logged

[AngelRay]

Hi,

I own multiple paradox game but in the launcher of Stellaris, it is the sole place where, although my account is logged in, the "news" part below states that "you seem to be offline".

See:

Compare to this launcher from CK3 and this one from EU4:

When i last played (in 2019 or 2018) with stellaris, i had not this issue.

Happily it doesn't change anything in game but it's frustrating to see this fake message, since yes i'm well ONline.

Help?

 

[Towboat421]

I am having this exact same issue i posted on the subreddit about it and am hoping it gets addressed never had this happen before, have tried a fresh install, going into the steam apps and using the launcher-installer-windows.msi like some one suggested on the reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/Stellaris/comments/imq2tb

but no dice hope this gets fixed

 

[AngelRay]

Didn't work and worst, the launcher is now not launching at all due to "general error". Verifying stellaris installation now in steam.
Ok after uninstalling the (manualy as on the reddit thread) installed launcher, then reinstalling it when starting the stellaris game, it is back, but still "you seem not connected". In English it uses other words, but the idea is the same.

The only "consequence" seems to be: not having the news in the launcher so... isn't the error on your part, paradox??

 

[Towboat421]

Didn't work and worst, the launcher is now not launching at all due to "general error". Verifying stellaris installation now in steam.
Ok after uninstalling the (manualy as on the reddit thread) installed launcher, then reinstalling it when starting the stellaris game, it is back, but still "you seem not connected". In English it uses other words, but the idea is the same.

The only "consequence" seems to be: not having the news in the launcher so... isn't the error on your part, paradox??

Mods have been rather wonky as of late with this issue trying to pull one mod from a spot to another in the load order requires you do it one at a time which isnt normal.

 

[AndrewT]

Didn't work and worst, the launcher is now not launching at all due to "general error". Verifying stellaris installation now in steam.
Ok after uninstalling the (manualy as on the reddit thread) installed launcher, then reinstalling it when starting the stellaris game, it is back, but still "you seem not connected". In English it uses other words, but the idea is the same.

The only "consequence" seems to be: not having the news in the launcher so... isn't the error on your part, paradox??

It's possible, but why then would it not affect every user running the launcher?

What firewalls do you have in use? In Windows Defender make sure stellaris.exe , and Paradox Launcher.exe are allowed through both the Public and Private domains.

 

[Towboat421]

It's possible, but why then would it not affect every user running the launcher?

What firewalls do you have in use? In Windows Defender make sure stellaris.exe , and Paradox Launcher.exe are allowed through both the Public and Private domains.

I tried this of my own volition no dice chief, it was very sudden too just sort of turned it on one day and it was there.

 

[AndrewT]

I tried this of my own volition no dice chief, it was very sudden too just sort of turned it on one day and it was there.

Does it only affect Stellaris for you too?

 

[Towboat421]

Does it only affect Stellaris for you too?

Its the only paradox game i own so by default i guess yes

 

[AngelRay]

Windows defender and yes stellaris is in the list. The paradox launcher doesn't appear anywhere in the list and I don't know where it is installed since I do not have this in my steam library. (I own all my Paradox game on steam...)

 

[AndrewT]

Windows defender and yes stellaris is in the list. The paradox launcher doesn't appear anywhere in the list and I don't know where it is installed since I do not have this in my steam library. (I own all my Paradox game on steam...)

C:/users/<UserName>/AppData/Local/Programs/Paradox Interactive/laincher-v2.2020.11/Paradox launcher.exe

 

[AngelRay]

I uninstalled stellaris yesterday when my current game was so slow it took 3-4 seconds irl time to pass 1 day in game, but i'm reinstalling it to try. I'll edit this after my test.

Edit: changed nothing.

 

[AndrewT]

I didn't expect reinstalling the game to affect this launcher problem.

I'll post in the launcher support thread, see if the developers have any ideas for us.

 

[Spieler Null]

Win 10
Wells 2.7.2 (60bf)

I have that Problem also but
- Launcher Version 2020.3 (not 2020.11)
- it has no Effect on new DLC´s added from Steam or the Game itself
- Firewall is not Blocking anything

 

[AndrewT]

- Launcher Version 2020.3 (not 2020.11)

Please try this:

- exit the Steam app entirely
- uninstall Paradox Launcher v2 from the Windows "Apps and features" utility, if still present.

Delete the following folders if still present:

- C:/users/<UserName>/AppData/Local/Programs/Paradox Interactive/
- C:/users/<UserName>/AppData/Local/Paradox Interactive/
- C:/users/<UserName>/AppData/Roaming/Paradox Interactive/launcher-v2/
To see the AppData folder you'll need to enable View Hidden Items in File Explorer.

- run steam.exe as the Windows Admin user

- run the game from the PLAY button in Steam

IF that doesn't help, in this folder are some .log files:
C:/users/<UserName>/AppData/Local/Paradox Interactive/launcher-v2/
Please attach them here.

 

[jzbrochu]

I have the same problem and have tried the same. Did not work. These are my .log files.

 

[AndrewT]

I have the same problem and have tried the same. Did not work. These are my .log files.

In future please make a new thread instead of reopening an old one, thanks. Things have changed a lot in the last year.

You seem to be on the curren tlauncher 2021.8.1 , is that right?

Are you logged into that launcher okay?

Aside from the news error can you run and play the game okay?

 

[jzbrochu]

1. Yes, I am on the current launcher.
2. Yes, I am logged in.
3. I can't run and play the game.
4. My platform is Steam.
5. I even reinstalled the game.

 

[AndrewT]

What happens if you run stellaris.exe directly, which bypasses the launcher?