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⭐ Review Topic: Age of Empires II – Validating Subscriptions

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Frustrating when it happens, but usually fixable — not a deal-breaker for an otherwise masterpiece.

  1. Open Microsoft Store.
  2. Go to Library (bottom left).
  3. Click Get Updates.
  4. If you see "Gaming Services" or "Xbox Identity Provider," update them immediately.
  5. Alternative (Run as Admin): Open PowerShell as Administrator (Right-click Start button > Terminal (Admin)).
  6. Paste this command and hit Enter: get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-appxpackage -allusers
  7. Restart your PC. The service will automatically reinstall on the next boot.

If you are unable to bypass this screen, the following community-vetted solutions from Steam Support Accept Workshop Terms : Click the aoe2 validating subscriptions

3. Log out and back into Xbox Live

Prevention: How to Avoid This In The Future

Once you are back in the game, take these steps to ensure you never see "Validating Subscriptions" again on launch day. ⭐ Review Topic: Age of Empires II –