If you use a non-English language, try switching both to first to see if the download completes, then switch back to your native language. Step 2: Use the SC2 Switcher to Bypass the Launcher
Corrupted temporary files are a frequent culprit for stuck downloads. Press Windows Key + R , type %APPDATA% , and press Enter. Delete the and Blizzard folders. starcraft 2 preparing game data link
If the Battle.net launcher is stuck, you can bypass it entirely by launching the game executable directly. If you use a non-English language, try switching
Repeat this process by typing %LOCALAPPDATA% and %TEMP% into the Run window and deleting the same folders there. Empty your and restart the Battle.net app. Step 4: Run as Administrator and Scan/Repair Delete the and Blizzard folders
: Old files in the Battle.net or Blizzard app data folders can cause the "preparing" step to hang.
: The game client may be set to a different language than the Battle.net launcher, forcing a slow download of high-quality audio files.