After 27 years of loyalty, my faith in EA is tested — the game is broken on PC

My story with EA Sports began way back in 1998, when I first fell in love with this game. Maybe it was because I dreamed of becoming a footballer myself — but life took another turn. Video games became a way for me to live out a dream that never materialized.

For years, I remained a fan of football and FIFA, playing on PlayStation and Xbox whenever I could. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, I wasn’t always able to purchase the official, licensed version. Still, my passion for the game never waned.

Now, 27 years later, I’m an adult, but every time I hear “EA Sports,” a wave of memories and emotions washes over me—reminding me of my childhood. So when I finally had the chance to buy the game that had always been number one on my playlist, I did. Age doesn’t matter when it comes to the joy and experience a game can bring.

There was genuine excitement—it felt like reconnecting with something deeply personal from the past. However, after the latest update, everything changed.

The game stopped working properly on PC. CPU usage became extremely high. No matter what I tried—nothing fixed the problem. And I know it’s not about my computer or GPU drivers. It just feels like EA has made the PC version of the game almost inaccessible for players who don’t have the latest, high-end hardware. And I say this because I’m not alone—many other players are also asking for answers that never come.

After many years of loyalty — a great disappointment. Only disappointment.

Is it worth staying loyal to EA when so many fans are left with broken hearts?