FC25 Won’t Launch After Latest Windows Update (Steam + EA App Error)
Issue Summary:
Unable to launch FC25 via Steam. The game shows the FC25 logo, then a black screen, and afterward the EA App displays the error:
An error on our end caused your launch to fail. Please try again a little later.
Platform:
PC (Steam)
Date & Time of Issue:
Started today, game was working fine yesterday.
Troubleshooting Already Tried:
- Verified game files on Steam
- Cleared EA App cache
- Restarted Steam and EA App
- Restarted PC
Result:
Issue persists, game still fails to launch.
System Specs:
OS: Windows 11 (latest update installed today)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
RAM: 32 GB
Storage: SSD
Additional Info:
Yesterday the game was working perfectly.
Before trying to play today, I noticed Windows wanted to install a system update. I installed it, and since then the game refuses to launch.
No other hardware or software changes.
Using the latest versions of both EA App and Steam.
I have also attached a video showing exactly how the error appears.
I already have a DxDiag report saved and ready to share if required.
Question:
Has anyone else run into this issue after the Windows update, or found a fix or workaround?
Thanks in advance!