Validating with every launch (Steam)

Any ETA for a fix yet?

For me the situation got even worse the last few days.
It startet with occasional file checks about 2 weeeks ago.
Since last weekend I have to wait for 10 to 15 min with every single launch of PoE.

Additional info:
The game reports a mismatch of server and client versions only for some servers.
After switching back and forth between several servers, I may login and the game runs until I close the client.
When I restart the game client, Steam begins to verify the installation ... and it's Groundhog Day again ;o)

Still have this issue...

I'm also still encountering the same issue