Community Manager@987b368758a3ab2b3e7001a7c6819b1f
Check if verifying your Game Files via Steam helps you here, thanks.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB
It seems to me that the issue is due to other programs that are running. For example SLOBS, and virtual desktop. Where is the EA support? They are still selling the game, it should be supported. Why is this ok for them, this is affecting many people, just take a look in the discussions for steam. (https://steamcommunity.com/app/1222730/discussions/0/4626981579416265513/?ctp=5) . So try running only the essentials and then launching the game.
