EA FC 26: How to fix the crash on PC?

Fix the crash and get back into the game quickly!

EA Sports FC’s latest title, EA FC 26, is already out on consoles and PC. For PC gamers and players, there have been many complaints about the game crashing and other issues.

This includes freezing during launch, disconnecting online, or crashing mid-match. In this article, we will talk about how you can fix these crashes on your PC easily.

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Verify game files Integrity on Steam for EA FC 26

This is a common culprit for crashes in corrupted files. For Steam users, head to your library and right-click on FC 26, then select ‘Properties.’ Then go to the “Installed Files” tab, and click “Verify integrity of game files.”

This will scan all the files for your game and will repair any damaged or missing files in the game.

Repair the game via EA App or Launcher

If you are playing through EA App or launcher, then navigate to your library, click the three dots next to EA Sports FC 26, and choose “Repair.”

This process will rebuild the game files without a full reinstall. Make sure that your launcher is also updated.

Also Read: EA FC 26: Best controller & camera settings

Check & meet system requirements

There are many times when your hardware does not meet the system requirements for the game. This is what EA FC 26 requires to play on PC:

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest update)	Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest update)
Processor	Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.50GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2GHz	Intel Core i7-6700 @ 3.40GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X @ 3.7GHz
Memory	8 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	100 GB	100 GB
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD RX 5600 XT
DirectX	Version 12	Version 12

Update Windows & drivers

There are also many cases where an outdated OS may create problems. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and install any pending updates.

The same thing goes for the drivers. Search “Device Manager” in the Start menu, expand “Display adapters,” right-click your GPU, and select “Update driver.”

Additional quick fixes for persistent crashes for EA FC 26

• Restarting your PC clears temporary bugs—simple but effective.
• Run as Administrator: To provide full permissions, right-click the game executable or launcher and select “Run as administrator”.
• Reset Game Settings: To eliminate custom customizations that are creating instability, reset to defaults in-game or via configuration files.
• Close background apps. Use Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) to turn off resource-hungry programs like browsers and antivirus software.
• Clear Launcher Cache: Delete cache folders from EA apps and Steam/Epic.
• Check the Network: Restart your router to avoid online crashes; guarantee reliable Wi-Fi or use Ethernet.

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