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2 years ago
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[Steam] Mass Effect Andromeda Missing Online Access Error

Hello @EA_Shepard
A few days ago, I downloaded all the games to play the Mass Effect series. When I opened Andromeda to play, I encountered "missing online access". After doing a little research, I saw that it was solved by contacting ea help. I also contacted. I have played with Ea Play on Steam before, and after my membership ended, I bought the Mass Effect Andromede Delux version on Steam. He said that since my membership has expired, I will not be able to access the online features of the game and that I need to get an ea play membership again in order to access all the features of the game I "bought". In other words, he told me that I had to pay for a membership and play the game I bought again in order to access all its features, and there was nothing he could do other than that.

  • @MSA_Yaga Changes were made to the account that should allow you to get online. Before you launch the game, I would perform the following steps to ensure the game updates for you.

    Delete EA License Files:

    • Make sure the EA app is closed.
    • Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time.
    • Type or copy and paste "%ProgramData%\Electronic Arts\EA Services" (without the quotes) into the new Window > ENTER
    • Enable View Hidden Files and Folders
    • Delete all files in the "License" folder.

    Please clear your temp files:

    • Press the Windows key and "R" at the same time
    • Into the new window, type or copy & paste: "%temp%" (Without the quotes.) > hit "ENTER"
    • Your Windows Explorer should have brought you to the "C:\Users\>your user name<\AppData\Local\Temp" folder. > Delete all files and folders in it.
    • (If some files or folders can't be deleted, reboot and try again.)

    Clear cache, and repair or reinstall the game

    • EA App's Cache (Top Left Menu > Help > App Recovery)
    • EA App - Repair (My Collection > Tile Dots > Repair)
    • EGS - Repair (Library > Tile dots > Manage > Verify)

34 Replies

  • Tohma2006's avatar
    Tohma2006
    Newcomer
    11 months ago

    I have repaired the game, cleared the cache and licenses, still showing online access missing. I even signed back up for ea play and that didn't help either.

  • Expain7's avatar
    Expain7
    Seasoned Newcomer
    5 months ago

    I've been trying the steps on this thread for ME Andromeda to no avail. Could someone help me please?

  • holger1405's avatar
    holger1405
    Hero+
    5 months ago

    Expain7​ 

    If the steps you can preform on your system are not helping, you need to contact EA support and let them know that you get the ""missing online access" error. 

  • Sl4y3r_00's avatar
    Sl4y3r_00
    Rising Newcomer
    2 months ago

    I contacted EA support and even have a case still opened, the issue is still present on my game. I also took all the steps above and still have the error. :)
    Edit: After a second discussion with an EA advisor, he was able to solve the issue and now I can go back online. Thanks guys!

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