Steam - Error Code 918

Steam: 1997sean

Time attempted: 2:15 AM EST

Eastern Standard Time

Pls help

@EA_KentSteam account: TheLegend312
Time: First time launching game at 12:19 a.m. est

Empress Kaligosa

12:14am Mountain Daylight Time

Same issue 

Steam account: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198104426192/

First launched: around 11:30am NZDT

Steam : RichardUST

Account : https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198004969469/

Time:  02:16 am EST

Product: Star Wars: Squadrons
Platform:Steam-PC
Please specify your platform model. PC
What is your gamertag/PSN ID/EA Account name? Steam: axeil EA: Traindubs
Are you playing in VR? No
Which part of the game is the issue happening in? Other
Please explain 'Other' Pop Up Saying "Cannot Connect, Account Restricted"
What were you doing when the bug occurred? Step by Step detail is helpful. I booted up the game and got a message that my account is restricted. Not sure how that's possible as the game came out today and I've never been able to log on and never got any kind of restriction or ban message.
Where did this issue occur? Please include menu name or in game location. Immediately on game start. Game still goes into offline mode okay but no matter what I do I cannot get it to reconnect.
When did this happen? (dd.mm.yy hh:mm) 2020.02.10 02:00 AM
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
How severe is your issue? Can't play
What happens when the bug occurs? Cannot play any online modes.
What do you expect to see? Successful Login.
Which ship were you playing? If not applicable, just answer "no" or "none." None
What components were you using? CPU: i7 8700k GPU: GTX 2070 Super RAM: 32 GB I'm also using an x52 Pro flight stick
Which customizations (if any) were you using? None

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Please see the attached screenshot for a pop-up of the error message.

steam user name: chace83

first time logged in : 9:20pm  pst

Steam Name : Wild Bill Hickok

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