It is incredibly frustrating when you're ready to dive into a game, but the launcher halts at the "Downloading New Files" stage. This common issue often stems from corrupted temporary data, background process conflicts, or network restrictions.
Right-click and both folders (this will not delete your installed games).
Sometimes your local network or security software treats the download as a threat, effectively "refusing" the connection.
Below are the most effective solutions to resolve this hang and get your downloads moving again.