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So far, I've tried:
1) Adding the Octowow launcher through my firewall.
2) Adding the Octowow launcher folder + wow folder as exceptions.
2.5) Flushing my DNS.
2.6) Checking my blocked files via windows defender (found nothing).
3) Trying with/without a VPN.
4) Running the launcher as ...

[2026-10-24 11:04:52.034] [error] Torrent update failed Error: aria2c exited with code 19



Usually a permissions issue. Run as admin.


Didn't work, unfortunately.

So far, I've tried:
1) Adding the Octowow launcher through my firewall.
2) Adding the Octowow launcher folder + wow folder ...

Bump. The game is currently unplayable.

None of the solutions posted in this thread worked, unfortunately.

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This is the log I have when attempting to download (without VPN). Personal details redacted.
i.e. this is the error being described by OP ...

When I try launching the game via the wow shortcut, it's unplayable. As a new player, I was hoping to level up over the weekend. :/

This keeps happening to me as well.

The launcher never actually downloads anything. The only reason i've been able to play the game is through the client zip download, but it seems that's no longer possible.