Why does the launcher transfer so much data on login?

I don’t always have a reliable internet connection, and sometimes I use a metered connection. I watch the active connections using Comodo Firewall, and the launcher will transfer anything from 9-14mb during the login process. This seems excessive. What is it doing?

I understand that it needs to show updated news articles and images, but these should be cached. If I close the launcher and start it up again, it downloads the same amount again.

Hi Paul Jura,

I’m sorry that you are having an issue with the Epic Games Launcher. In order for us to offer the best support, we have recently modified the process for how Epic Games can help troubleshoot your Launcher issue. Please visit http://help.epicgames.com/ for technical support, here you can find information and solutions for common issues, as well as a contact form if you still need additional assistance. To access the contact form, please use the “Email Us” button under the “Contact Us” section. Thanks!