"Is the server down? I'm stuck on 'Validating Subscriptions'."
The launcher often hangs if you haven't explicitly accepted the Workshop ToS, even if you don't have mods installed. age of empires validating subscriptions
If Microsoft servers are down, validation cannot complete. "Is the server down
The most common cause is a profile mismatch. You must be signed into the Xbox App (or Steam) with the account that purchased the game. citing issues with online connectivity
Despite its robust features, GFWL faced criticism from players and developers alike, citing issues with online connectivity, friend lists, and subscription validation. In 2013, Microsoft announced the discontinuation of GFWL, and Age of Empires IV was released without GFWL integration.