Okay, so it's known now that some people's IP's are either being blocked or blocking SEGA's downloads.
I myself had this problem for the last two days, I couldn't download anything from SEGA's website or through the PSO2 Launcher. Through Sheer will, some help from other forum users and dumb luck I was finally able to get this damn game to work and I'm here to walk anyone else who has this problem through it.
Symptoms of IP Block:
1. Inability to download "downloader.exe" from this page: http://pso2.jp/players/download/
2. Downloader gives "HTTP 12525" error when trying to download launcher
3. Game launcher's file check gives an error that looks like this (This could also be due to not having your firewall and anti-virus disabled.)
Spoiler!
Alrighty then...
How to fix it
There might be other ways to go about this but this was my method and it worked like a charm.
Step 1: Download the launcher
Go to this link (http://bumped.org/psublog/pso2-guide-list/) and download either the Mirror base client or either of the patched clients.
Step 2: Install the game
Once the client is done downloading run PSO2_BETA.exe.
Once it is done, move ALL extracted files to your desktop. After, launch PSO2_SETUP and keep going through the menus until you see the green bar start moving.
Step 3: Install VPN
I used Hotspot Shield which you can find here:
http://www.hotspotshield.com/lp/free...FcXe4AodvXFkFA
Once it is installed make sure it is activated. A large box should pop up in the bottom right. If it says "PROTECTED" then it is activated.
VVVVVVVVVV------PAY ATTENTION------VVVVVVVVVV
You're gonna want to keep the vpn handy b/c your are going to need in order to update and launch the game. You can't start the game up without it. Once the game has started you can disable it.
Step 4: Disable Firewall and anti-virus OR Make and exception for PSO2.
This part might seem a little sketchy but others have said its crucial when installing the game.
To do this, open up control panel and click Systems and Security, then Windows Firewall. In this menu, on the top left you should see turn windows firewall on or off.
To make an exception well.... you can look that one up.
Step 5: Run PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 launcher
Once PSO2_SETUP is done, your VPN is activated and the fire wall is turned off launch PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 launcher on your desktop.
Just to be safe, I launched it as admin, to do that right click the launcher and click "Run as administrator".
When the launcher opens click the big blue button on the top right and the game should start updating. You should see a menu pop up that has three bars.
This part takes a long time
Even though it looks like the bars arn't moving, they are. It just takes forever b/c you are running it through the VPN. I suggest starting it and going to work, to sleep ect..
Step 6: ENJOY PSO2
Once the game is done updating, congrats, all your hard work was worth it. The game should be up and running at this point.
If I missed anything or if anyone has any other methods feel free to post them.
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