FC 25 has various bugs, glitches, and errors. One of the recent annoying errors reported by many players is the “There was an error communicating with the Football Ultimate Team servers. Please try again” error. Due to this error, players are kicked back to the main menu and unable to play all game modes in the ultimate team. Furthermore, players cannot update their squad, which is pretty frustrating. If you are also running into the same error, do not worry; stick to this guide. Here, we have covered all potential methods to resolve this error.
How to Fix FC 25 There Was An Error Communicating With The Football Ultimate Team Servers
There are multiple methods to resolve FC 25 “There was an error communicating with the Football Ultimate Team servers”. Try all the recommended workarounds one by one and let us know in the comments below which has worked for you.
1. Check the Current Server Status
Sometimes, the main game’s server goes down and causes this issue so the very first thing you should do is to check the current server status of the game. There are multiple methods to check the current server status of FC 25. If you have no idea about it, click here and refer to our guide. In case the server is down, simply wait until it is back online and the error should be fixed.
2. Check Your Internet Connection
A poor or unstable internet connection can also be the main reason why you are getting this error. So, the next thing you should do is check the speed and the connectivity of your internet connection and make sure it doesn’t have any issues. You can try the following steps:
- Try restarting your router or modem to refresh the connection.
- If available, try switching the connection from WiFi to a Wired connection for a more stable and reliable connection.
- Try limiting the usage on the same network.
3. Create a New Squad
If you are unable to create a new squad due to this error, then the next recommended solution is to create a new squad. Although it may not be the most convenient method to resolve this error, many players have managed to fix it so it might work for you too. While it may sound annoying to start a new squad from scratch, it is a quick and effective method you should try to get back in the game.
4. Clear Cache
The cache of temporary files stored on your device can cause several issues and errors including the above one. Clearing the cache will help to fix this error and improve overall gaming performance. Here is how you can clear the cache on your device:
For PlayStation and Xbox:
- Turn off your console completely
- Disconnect the power cable and wait for about 5 minutes
- Then, reconnect the power cable and turn ON your console.
For PC:
- Launch the EA App on your PC and go to its settings
- Click on the Clear Cache option and follow the steps
- Once done, relaunch the game.
5. Disable Your Firewall or Antivirus Program Temporarily
Sometimes, the security program installed on your PC can block the game mistakenly so try disabling your firewall or antivirus program temporarily while accessing the game and check if the issue is resolved. If the game is running fine after disabling it, you can then try adding the game launcher to the exclusions list.
6. Contact EA Support
If none of the above methods work, your last resort is to contact the EA support team for further assistance. They might be able to provide you with additional workarounds to resolve the error.
That’s all you can try fixing FC 25 “There was an error communicating with the Football Ultimate Team servers”.
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