Unable to queue for the next match in a party after returning to lobby
Platform:PS5 Issue: After returning to the lobby from a match, party members are unable to queue for the next match continuously. Workaround: Disbanding the party and re-inviting everyone allows us to join a match, but having to leave and rejoin after every single match is a major inconvenience.Just let me play already, dammit.
I cannot play because the game is stuck on "Preparing Party." I have tried restarting, updating, and repairing the game, but nothing has worked. Also, the AutoHotkey script I use for input switching is getting flagged by the anti-cheat. It’s not a cheat tool, so make sure it works. Everything is fully updated, and I’ve tried repairing the files, but nothing works. Check this stuff before you release it, you **bleep** morons!
Anti-cheat authentication (4) error
The client is not running the anti-cheat, or has failed the anti-cheat authentication (4) Im using steam Every time I try and join a game regardless of type or sometimes even just get to the lobby I consistently get kicked with this error. It happen after the update on Sep 29, 2026. Its is very frustrating since I paid for the battle pass and cannot continue to play matches anymore due to the error, I feel like im wasting my money and time
Infinite loading screen at title and "Party Not Ready" error
Platform: PC (EA App) Issue: Infinite loading wheel at start screen & "Party Not Ready" matchmaking loop. Description of the problem: Since the recent update/migration to EA AntiCheat, Apex Legends fails to initialize properly. 1. Initial symptom: In-game, attempting to search for a match results in an instant cancelation with a "Party Not Ready" error. 2. Current symptom: After attempting to repair/reinstall the EA AntiCheat service, the game now gets stuck indefinitely on the main splash screen (MARKED / Loading spinner). It does not display the prompt to "Click to Continue" or allow access to the Data Center / Server selection menu (Tab). Steps already attempted without success: • Reinstalled/Repaired EA AntiCheat using the installer in _Installer\customcomponent\Javelin. • Verified and started EAAntiCheatService manually from Windows Services (services.msc). • Cleared EA App cache (%localappdata%\Electronic Arts\EA Desktop) and deleted local profile data (Saved Games\Respawn\Apex). • Launched both EA App and Apex Legends as Administrator. • Fully reinstalled EA App and Apex Legends. Note: My EA Account is linked to Steam, and Apex Legends was previously installed via Steam on the same drive. A registry key mismatch or token collision between Steam's launch protocol and EA App's EAAntiCheat service might be causing the handshake to fail.
