[PC] Stuck in a Steam Validation/Update/Installation Loop?

When problems arise when validating, updating or installing Vermintide 2 or Darktide via Steam, we recommend running through the solutions listed below.

• Restart your PC
• Ensure you have enough space left on the drive you are attempting to install to
• Investigate whether your Anti-Virus is interfering with your downloads
• Clear Steam's 'Download Cache'. Please be aware this will cancel any downloads currently in progress!: 
  1. Open the Steam client
  2. Select 'Steam' in the upper left-hand corner
  3. Select 'Settings'
  4. Select 'Downloads' within the sidebar
  5. Select 'Clear Download Cache'
• Repair your Steam Library Folders by:
  1. Open the Steam client
  2. Select 'Steam' in the upper left-hand corner
  3. Select 'Settings'
  4. Select 'Downloads' within the sidebar
  5. Select 'Steam Library Folders'
  6. Select the '...' icon on the right-hand side of the screen
  7. Select 'Repair Folder'
• 'Verify Integrity of Game Files' via Steam, using the instructions here: [PC] How to 'Verify Integrity of Game Files' via Steam
• Change Steam's 'Download Region' to another nearby location by:
  1. Open the Steam client
  2. Select 'Steam' in the upper left-hand corner
  3. Select 'Settings'
  4. Select 'Downloads' within the sidebar
  5. Change your 'Download Region' and save the changes
• Reinstall the Steam client. Protect your installed content before doing so. See here for more information: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?s=91a4c8b5344928dda1a54df76a3e5bd4&ref=9609-OBMP-2526