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2Drxnk2Play
Seasoned Newcomer
2 days ago

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!

2 Replies

  • mumunaya's avatar
    mumunaya
    Seasoned Newcomer
    2 days ago

    I had the same issue. I fixed it by uninstalling one of the Windows updates related to .NET Framework that I installed on the 30th, specifically KB5064401.

  • 2Drxnk2Play's avatar
    2Drxnk2Play
    Seasoned Newcomer
    2 days ago

    Hey, just wanted to say a big thanks for your tip about uninstalling the Windows updates 🙏
    I first tried removing only KB5064401, but the game still wouldn’t launch. After your comment, I went back and uninstalled all the updates from Aug 30th — and now FC25 works perfectly again! 🎉

    Really appreciate you pointing me in the right direction — this will definitely help other people stuck with the same issue.

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