Launcher stuck on verifying

[Gunmute]

I'm unable to download the client from the launcher as it's stuck trying to reach the download server:

Fresh install of the latest launcher. Win10.

[Antonerne]

I have the same problem and underneath it says "you can launch local version 1.18.1 (7272)" but i dont know how i do that. Any tips?

[Aczkois]

says the only available server is iceland and its offline