I'm using the Steam version. I try to launch the game and it freezes my entire system. The final screen I see is all green. I have to hard reboot every time.
If I verify files in Steam, it always finds 3 files that need to be repaired. I then use EAAntiCheat.Installer.exe to Repair.
Using this procedure, I can get it running for a session but each time I come back it's back to freezing again. It's getting old!
I found a much easier procedure to get the game started, that has worked for the last 3 sessions:
When launching the game from Steam, quickly switch to your browser (or any other app, most likely) so that it is in focus...while the game launches. Wait a bit until it is loaded and then switch back using the taskbar.
Weird, but it works.
