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If you’re staring at a "RemoteHostClosedError" while trying to download or update Albion Online
Right-click your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select . Locate Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) in the list. Uncheck the box next to it. Click OK , restart your launcher, and run the update. 2. Switch Your DNS Addresses
Persistent errors often stem from how your local network handles the game's data packets:
Type cmd into the Windows search bar, right-click , and select Run as administrator . SirisLi wrote: Hello
: Navigate to your game files and run the EasyAntiCheat setup to "Repair Service".
: Ensure AlbionOnline.exe and the launcher are added as exceptions in Windows Defender or your third-party antivirus. High security alerts can cause the software to scan packets multiple times, leading to a timeout.
Does the error happen or after a few minutes of downloading? Are you on a public/work Wi-Fi or a home connection ?
Connecting to a VPN (or changing your region) often bypasses ISP routing issues that cause the host to close the connection. Locate Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) in the list
The Albion Online launcher frequently prioritizes IPv6 connections when reaching out to patch servers. If your local ISP handles IPv6 poorly, the connection will drop and throw the RemoteHostClosedError . Press Windows Key + R , type ncpa.cpl , and press .
In most cases, this isn't a bug with the game files themselves, but rather a symptom of a network interruption. Think of it like trying to have a phone conversation where the line suddenly goes dead—the problem is often with the connection path, not the person on the other end.
Close the Albion Online launcher completely (check your system tray to ensure it is fully closed).
We hope this guide helps you get back to enjoying your time in the world of Albion. If you found a different solution that worked for you, share it with the community to help other adventurers! and happy looting.
If you are still struggling to get the update to complete, please let me know: Are you using the or the Steam version ?
Switching from your home Wi-Fi/Ethernet to a mobile hotspot for the update often resolves local network blocks. Steam File Transfer: Download the game through Steam.
Turn off your router for 30 seconds. Plug it back in.
Never download launchers from third-party sites. Always use https://albiononline.com . Stay safe, and happy looting.
To fix the in Albion Online after a game update, you must bypass or repair the broken connection between your native launcher and the Content Delivery Network (CDN) servers .