Certain Steam titles are difficult to obtain due to issues with downloading.
Certain Steam titles are difficult to obtain due to issues with downloading.
I've seen several Steam titles struggle with download speeds lately. On my 300Mbps connection from Virgin Media and Sky on 80Mbps, games like Killing Floor 2 and Ark Survival Evolved are really slow to load. Killing Floor 2 is particularly problematic—it often drops to near zero speed for about fifteen minutes each time I try to download it. However, once I start a new game install, it launches instantly and downloads smoothly at 95-100% throughout.
This might stem from problems anywhere along the path from source to destination. I’m sure Steam uses backup servers. During downloads, you can’t be sure the server you’re using is reliable. You should also think about the routers you pass through to reach their servers. When your connection reconnects, it might take a different route and could end up on a different server than before. It’s difficult to foresee exactly how your link will behave, but turning it off and back on often helps.
The game files might be limited to certain servers or unavailable on your nearest Steam server, which could cause your download to go to another country. It's hard to determine the exact issue without more details.