Once Human - Download File Is Being Verified? How to Fix Stuck at 0% Problem

Is your Once Human download stuck? Don't worry, we can help! Many gamers face stalls, especially at 0% with the message „File is being verified.” Here's what you can do to get your adventure started.

Olga Fiszer

Source: Once Human; developer: Starry Studio

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival that lets you team up with friends to fight off twisted monstrosities warped by the alien Stardust, explore a ravaged environment, and craft your way to prevail in a world reborn. The full game launched globally on July 9th, 2024, but pre-download was available the day before. However, some players have encountered issues with it. If you're experiencing a download stuck at "File is being verified", keep reading to find out what to do.

How to Deal with Once Human Download Stuck on File is Being Verified

If your Once Human download is stuck at 0% with a massage “File is being verified”, here’s what may help:

  1. Temporarily Disable Security Software: Sometimes security software like ad blockers (including Pi-hole) or firewalls can interfere with downloads. Try pausing them only while the Once Human downloads. But remember that disabling security software can leave your PC vulnerable and you are doing it at your own risk. Only do this for the download and re-enable it as soon as possible.
  2. Background Programs: Close any unnecessary programs running in the background that might be consuming bandwidth.

If the above steps don't resolve the issue, just be patient. Downloads can sometimes appear frozen, but that doesn't always mean they've stopped. Especially with a slower internet connection, downloads may progress gradually. Check your internet stability with a speed test or router restart.

Once Human

July 9, 2024

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Olga Fiszer

Author: Olga Fiszer

Joined the guides on gamepressure.com in 2019. Nonetheless, you can also come across her posts about LEGO, which is something she has passionately collected for many years. A former corporate employee who decided to move to the UK, where she devoted herself to collecting pop culture relics. Her favorite game genres include primarily RPGs and jRPGs, classic RTSs, as well as unique indie games. When, despite a sizable collection of games, she concludes there's nothing to play, she launches Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, one of the KOTORs, or Baldur’s Gate 2 (Shadows of Amn, not Throne of Bhaal) for the hundredth time. After hours, she enjoys painting figurines or admiring her collectibles and retro consoles.

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