Product: EA DesktopPlatform:PCError Report ID (learn how to create an Error Report ID in the sticky post) 76b6231c-1fdd-4023-9fb4-16d1d425986cWhich client functionality are you experiencing this bug with? Launch GameWhen did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 19.03.21 04:40Summarize your bug I had no problems downloading the games through the Xbox app but when I try to launch them an error screen appears with the message "Failed to start the game. Double-check your connection, or try again later. " It is happening with any game in the libraryHow often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? I dont know really since it appears to be an uncommon bug. Most people are struggling to download the games in the first place but I haven't had any problems til this specific moment.What happens when the bug occurs? The game won't launch at all and there's only an error screenWhat do you expect to see? Im expecting to be able to play the games

What is the point in having an app to launch games from if it wont launch the actual games!! This needs to be fixed now!

I am just trying to launch The Saboteur, but whenever I click play, it says it's launching for about a second, and then nothing happens. No error message. No game. No buffer symbol. Nothing.

@jambahol Update after like 20 trys ive gotten it to start

Similar problem though I have no error message. Game window opens for a quick second while launching but immediately closes... So frustrating just want to play Dragon Age Inquisition

This bug is super annoying. They have to fix it. I was trying to play Simcity but it wont open. The weird thing is that with other games such as Medal Of Honor Allied Assault this message doesn't come up and the game works just fine but for me only with Simcity and also Simcity 4 which I also tried

Unable to launch any game on EA Desktop

76 Replies

CapCreeperGR
5 years ago
This bug is super annoying. They have to fix it. I was trying to play Simcity but it wont open. The weird thing is that with other games such as Medal Of Honor Allied Assault this message doesn't come up and the game works just fine but for me only with Simcity and also Simcity 4 which I also tried
jambahol
5 years ago
All of the games i have installed does this, but squadrons will get close to being able to play, but it just cant start or even get into the game
zPhoton
Seasoned Newcomer
5 years ago
Happens to me too.
Every single time
jambahol
5 years ago
@jambahol Update after like 20 trys ive gotten it to start
Bane0
5 years ago
What is the point in having an app to launch games from if it wont launch the actual games!! This needs to be fixed now!
IGameStuff
5 years ago
Mine says they had a problem on their end. Can't open anything. Why launch this app when its core mechanics don't even work?
ChrisKBall
5 years ago
I bought ''Star wars Knight's of the old Republic'' the game lunches, l make my character hit the play button then it close's down back to the EA Desktop. I've uninstalled everything & re-downloaded again & still the same. Was looking forward to this EA Desktop coming to PC some good games to play but doesn't work if not sorted soon I'll keep with steam. Understand it's a beta but surely it was tested & surely a new update will be coming out to sort these problems out & not in a months time !
hoochieandgucci
5 years ago
I get the exact same thing. All the games files are downloaded in "C:\Program Files\EA Games" but they still get the failed to launch message every time.
nacnud54
5 years ago
I am just trying to launch The Saboteur, but whenever I click play, it says it's launching for about a second, and then nothing happens. No error message. No game. No buffer symbol. Nothing.
jacobnward
5 years ago
Similar problem though I have no error message. Game window opens for a quick second while launching but immediately closes... So frustrating just want to play Dragon Age Inquisition