EA Sports FC 25 is finally here. Football simulation game fans are excited to try this second installment in the EA Sports FC series and the 32nd overall installment of EA Sports. However, many players are unable to access the game as they are experiencing crashing on startup, won’t start, and not launching issues. If you are one of them, this guide has covered all potential methods to resolve these problems.
How to Fix EA Sports FC 25 Crashing on Startup, Won’t Start, and Not Launching
There are several workarounds you can try to fix EA Sports FC 25 crashing on startup, won’t start, or not launch. Go through all the steps one by one until the issue is fixed.
1. Repair Missing or Corrupted Game Files
Any missing or corrupted game files can also prevent the game from launching so first of all, try repairing such game files. Here is how you can do it: Go to Steam Library >> Right-click on the game >> Properties >> Local Files >> Verify integrity of game files. Once done, relaunch the game. This canning process will find the corrupted game files and fix them automatically.
2. Updating Graphics Drivers
Outdated graphics drivers can also be the root cause of these issues. So, make sure your GPU drivers are updated to the latest version. To do this, visit the official websites of NVIDIA or AMD to get the latest drivers for your system. Once updated, reboot your PC and relaunch the game.
3. Updating Windows
It is always crucial to keep your Windows updated to the latest version and it comes with performance improvements and bug fixes. To do that: Press Win + I and go to the Windows Settings >> Go to Windows Update >> Click on Update & Security, then select Windows Update from the sidebar. Click on “Check for updates” and scan for the latest Windows updates. If you find any new updates, click Download and Install to start the process. Once done, reboot your PC and check if you can launch the game without any issues.
4. Disable Your Antivirus or Firewall Program
Your antivirus or firewall can also prevent the game from launching. So, try disabling your antivirus or firewall program temporarily, then relaunch the game. If this trick works, then you will need to add the game to the whitelist in your security program so that it will not block the game in the future.
5. Run the Game as an Administrator
Sometimes, the game won’t launch or function properly due to a lack of administrative privileges. Therefore, the next workaround we suggest is to try running the game as an administrator. To do that: Right-click on the game’s shortcut or executable file and select “Run as administrator”. This simple and quick workaround helps to launch the game smoothly without any issues.
6. Performing Clean Boot
Performing a clean boot can help to troubleshoot issues like crashing and freezing the game. If you have no idea how to do it, click here and follow all the steps suggested by Microsoft.
7. Using Compatibility Mode
One of the solutions suggested by EA is to use compatibility mode. This method can help resolve compatibility-related launch problems. If you have no idea how to do it, here are the steps:
- Open up EA App >> Click on the three lines in the upper left corner >> Settings >> Download
- Find the EA FC 25 executable (.exe) file >> Right-click on it >> Choose “Properties”.
- Then, go to the “Compatibility” tab, select an older version of Windows and apply the changes.
8. Close Third-Party Apps
At times, third-party applications or programs running in the background can also prevent the game from launching so try closing them and check if this trick worked to fix the problem. To do that: Use the Task Manager (Ctrl + Alt + Del) close down all non-essential programs and then launch the game.
9. Disable Control Flow Guard from Exploit Protection in Windows
Another solution you can try is to disable Control Flow Guard from exploit protection in Windows. To do that:
Go to the search bar and search for “Windows Security”, then go to App and Browser Control >> Exploit protection settings >> Turn off the Control Flow Guard.
10. Move the Game from One Disk to Another
EA suggests moving the game from one disk to another and the issue should be resolved. The process is pretty simple: Copy the program folder from the current disk (e.g., C:) to the new disk (e.g., D:). Make sure the entire folder and all files are copied properly, including subfolders and files.
11. Reinstall the Game
If none of the above methods work, your last resort is to uninstall the game and reinstall it from scratch. This will also ensure to fix any missing or corrupted game files.
That’s it for this guide and that’s everything you can try to fix EA Sports FC 25 crashing on startup, won’t start, and not launching.
