Aoe2 Validating Subscriptions -

If you are seeing a message explicitly stating your game might be blocked from accessing the internet. Even if you are playing single-player, AoE2 needs to "phone home" to verify you own the game/DLC.

Microsoft’s (now part of Microsoft Game Core) provide a REST API that AoE2:DE calls: aoe2 validating subscriptions

Whether you're playing the 2013 HD Edition or the Definitive Edition , here is a comprehensive guide to understanding and fixing the "validating subscriptions" error. Why is AoE2 stuck on "Validating Subscriptions"? If you are seeing a message explicitly stating