How to fix Marathon server slam ‘Connection time out’ error on Steam

Marathon‘s server slam has officially begun. However, some players on Steam are experiencing a critical error that is preventing them from even downloading the game. The “connection time out” error, as it appears on Steam, is blocking any attempts at installation, so here is what you can do to fix it.

Marathon ‘Connection time out’ Steam error, explained

When trying to download the Marathon server slam on Steam, you will probably be met with the “An error occurred while installing Marathon server slam: ‘Connection time out'” message, which is caused by increased traffic and tons of players attempting to download the game at the same time.

To fix the issue, you have two options:

• First, add the game to your library before trying to download it. This will refresh the Steam store page and enable you to retry the download query by pressing “Download” for a second time. This has worked for some players, likely because the store page is bugging out amid increased server traffic.
• Second, if that does not work, you should restart Steam and run it as an administrator. Refreshing the entire platform in this way could get rid of the bug, allowing you to start downloading the game. If all else fails, just keep refreshing the Steam store page and trying to download the game; it will work after a few attempts as the query is successfully processed for you and, likely, tens of thousands of others who are pressing “Download” at the same time.

No matter what, it will eventually start downloading for you. There will likely be a queue once you do get in, leading to more waiting. So, be patient, we’re all going to Tau Ceti very soon.

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One of the early contracts in Marathon requires you to scan the FTL Array at any USEC Radio Tower, and the task can be slightly tricky.

This is likely going to be your first contract where the game doesn’t tell you where you need to be. The task is actually rather simple once you know where you need to reach and be. This guide will simplify the process and allow you to get all the applicable rewards.

How to locate the FTL Array in Marathon

The first task is to receive and keep the contract active. As of writing, only a contract can be kept active at any given time. Once done, start a run. Ideally, I am finding it easier to complete contracts with teammates rather than going solo.

You begin on the Perimeter map since it’s part of the contract. Once the run begins, head to the Station location. While there can be more towers located in other parts of the map, the Station POI was the nearest one for me when I was about to complete this contract.

The Station is pretty easy to locate, but the same can’t be said about the FTL Array on the USEC Radio Tower. If you’re close to the tower, you’ll find the quest icon (yellow colored) appearing on your screen. The tower can be found about E 100 on the overhead compass. However, I have marked the exact location on the image below to make it easier for you. The location isn’t random, and you’ll always find the FTL Array at this location.

How to scan the FTL Array in Marathon

Once you’ve located the tower, use one of the attached ladders to climb up. Look for a blue-colored terminal, and it will have an interactable FTL Comms Chip on it. If you’re this close to the tower, you can simply follow the icon as well.

Interact with the FTL Array and complete the scan, and this will complete your contract. Once you end your run, you’ll be able to redeem all the applicable rewards as allotted by the contract.

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