I have exactly the same issue, only difference is I hava a brand new PC - but I've tried all the recommended steps online, nothing helps. The game simply won't launch. The issue happens only for EAFC26, other games work fine.
What I've Tried (so far):
- Clearing EA App / Steam cache
- Reinstalling both EA App and Steam
- Checking Steam/EA account linking
- Running everything as administrator
- Changing launch order
- Repairing EA AntiCheat
- Deleting EA registry folders
- Creating a new user, trying to run game in there
- Running a secure boot (with clearing all apps from start etc.)
Simply I've done all of the steps recommended online on other threads / youtube videos / etc.
Important Context:
- I just installed windows on my new PC, everyting fresh, all current drivers (even todays nvidia drivers from 26.02.26)
- My GPU is RTX 4070
- The game shows no errors - it just silently fails to launch
