STEAM - Connection Failed Error 1:86001S:66003S:468882297O:0B

Platform: Steam (PC)
Region: Brazil
Purchase Date: October 9, 2025
Current Date: October 13, 2025

ISSUE DESCRIPTION:
Unable to connect to EA servers since purchase. Game launches successfully from Steam but fails during EA server authentication with error code 1:86001S:66003S:468882297O:0B.

Steam-EA Account properly linked and verified at ea.com/account/connections.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED (ALL FAILED):
✓ Game files verified via Steam (100% validated, 3 corrupted files repaired)
✓ EAAntiCheat repaired as administrator
✓ DNS changed to 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4
✓ EA App cache completely cleared
✓ Firewall/antivirus disabled for testing
✓ Game moved to C: drive (from external)
✓ All DLC disabled
✓ Multiple PC/router restarts
✓ Tested with VPN disabled
✓ All standard troubleshooting solutions attempted

EA SUPPORT HISTORY:
- Case #225201907 opened October 13, 2025
- Escalated to backend authentication team
- Confirmed as EA backend bug affecting Steam players
- Reported to technical team for investigation

CONCLUSION:
This is NOT a client-side issue. EA backend authentication servers are rejecting Steam player connections despite proper account linking. Multiple players reporting identical error code.

REQUESTING FROM EA/DICE:
1. Official acknowledgment of ongoing issue
2. Estimated timeline for permanent fix
3. Status update on Case #225201907
4. Workaround if available

IMPACT: Unable to play since October 9th purchase (4+ days). All troubleshooting exhausted.

Documentation available if EA support requires additional information.