Launcher Update Required, error DL-8011 when downloading a game

We recently updated our download security policy. If you encounter this error, it means the title you're trying to download requires an Epic Games Launcher version 18.7 or newer. 

Launcher Update Required

Check if there is an update available for the Launcher:

  1. Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the Launcher
  2. Select Settings.
  3. If you see a RESTART AND UPDATE button, select it to update the Launcher
    Note: You may need to accept a User Access Control (UAC) prompt. Refer to Why am I getting a Windows security prompt when updating or installing the Epic Games Launcher?

If your launcher is up to date and you still see this error, click on the Contact us button at the bottom of the page and include your launcher logs. Refer to How do I gather logs for Epic Games Launcher?