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1 year ago

Game crashing or not loading especially after updating? Post here.

If your game is crashing or not launching after recently updating it please try the two most basic and fundamental steps to resolve it before posting: Repair the game in EA App Test a new clean...

crashing

crinrict

Hero+

7 days ago

Hi haileyyg53

Could you please provide the following information

Are you using mods/cc in your game ?

If you do use mods, try the clean folder approach described here: 📓[GUIDE] Clean User Folder Approach | EA Forums - 12690428

haileyyg53

Seasoned Newcomer

7 days ago

no mods/cc

crinrict
Hero+
6 days ago
Hi haileyyg53

I merged your thread with the main one. Please check the first post for more info.

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