- Platform: PC/Steam
- Gamertag / Username: Streak
- Timestamp (with timezone): Not time-specific, happens regularly
- Region: China
- Internet Service Provider (ISP): China Mobile
- Connection type: WiFi
- Game Mode /Map: Any game mode, any server
- Steps to reproduce: no specific steps that I have been able to find. Can sometimes occur on launching a game, or sometimes during a game, as a result of which I am disconnected with a message saying "removed due to inactivity".
Some additional details that may be helpful:
The 3 files causing issue and ones that repeatedly fail validation and have to be reacquired upon verifying file integrity are:
EAAntiCheat.GameServiceLauncher.dll
EAAntiCheat.GameServiceLauncher.exe
preloader_l.dll
Apparently, the correct versions of these files are those dated 28th July 2025. However, they are replaced (likely by the anti cheat) when you launch the game or sometimes during the game. The replacement versions are dated 18th October 2025 as of the time of writing, and cause issues, hence needing requiring the user to revalidate files and again acquire the 28th July versions.
A temporary fix is to store the correct version of these files in a separate folder, and when facing the issue in game, simply replace them into the main game directory. This does not require relaunching the game or running the file integrity verification process repeatedly. This allowed me to play after a long time when originally I could not even get into a match.
