Platform: PC (Steam)
Issue: Since updating to patch v1.0.7, F1 25 gets stuck on the "Communicating with Online Services" screen when I launch the game. Even though I have an active internet connection and it appears to successfully connect, the game stays in this state indefinitely. The only temporary fix I've found is to disconnect and reconnect my internet connection, after which the game proceeds past this screen. However, this is frustrating to do every time I launch the game.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Launch F1 25 (post-patch v1.0.7)
2. Wait at the "Communicating with Online Services" screen
3. Observe it hanging indefinitely
4. Disconnect and reconnect internet
5. Game continues normally after that
Expected Result: Game should connect to online services and proceed without needing manual internet reconnection.
Actual Result: Stuck on the loading screen until internet is manually reset.
Patch Version: v1.0.7
Additional Notes: This issue only began after the v1.0.7 update. Prior to this, online connection was smooth without any need to reset the internet.
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