@so_many_corpsestry to do a clean boot.
https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/also clear cache can help sometimes.
https://help.ea.com/en/help/faq/clear-cache-to-fix-problems-with-your-games/If not maybe your Defender is supressing the start.
Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & thread protection.
Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions.
Select Add an exclusion, and then select from files, folders, file types, or process. The exclusion will apply to subfolders within a folder as well. (add excluson for battlefront2.exe in game folder)
