How to stop FC 26 from crashing on PC

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Here are some solutions you can try if EA FC 26 keeps crashing on your PC.

If you're having trouble launching EA Sports FC 26 due to the game crashing or not connecting online, then read on for some possible fixes.

How to fix FC 26 crashing

Verify the integrity of your game files

To prevent the game from crashing, you can try verifying the integrity of the game's files by visiting your Steam Library and right-clicking on "EA Sports FC 26." Then, select the "Properties" option and click on the "Installed Files" tab. Finally, press the "Verify integrity of game files" button.

How to prevent EA Sports FC 26 from crashing (Screenshot via esports.gg)
How to prevent EA Sports FC 26 from crashing (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Repair EA Sports FC 26 through the launcher

You can also try repairing the game's files through the EA app. Do this by launching the app and visiting your library. Next, click on the game and the three dots beside the title. Next, select the "Repair" option and relaunch the game. You can also try updating the EA app itself or the Steam or Epic Games launcher.

Check the game's system requirements

Another potential solution involves making sure that your PC meets all of EA Sports FC 26's system requirements. If playing on the recommended settings doesn’t work out, then consider switching to the minimum system requirements.

System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
OSWindows 10/11, 64-bit (latest update)Windows 10/11, 64-bit (latest update)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-6600K at 3.50GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 3.2 GHzIntel Core i7-6700 at 3.40GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 3.7 GHz
Memory8 GB12 GB
Storage100 GB100 GB
DirectX12 compatible video card or equivalent (feature level 12_0)12 compatible video card or equivalent (feature level 12_0)
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GBNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD RX 5600 XT

Update Windows

Another method to try out pertains to updating Windows. Check if your PC requires an update by going into your PC's settings and checking the "Windows Update" status.

Update your PC (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Update your PC (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Update your drivers

You can also check if your drivers are up to date as well. Do this by clicking on the Windows icon located at the bottom-left corner of your screen, selecting the "Device Manager" option, finding and clicking into the drivers, and updating them.

Another way to prevent EA Sports FC 26 from crashing (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Another way to prevent EA Sports FC 26 from crashing (Screenshot via esports.gg)

More ways to fix the EA FC 26 crashing error

  • Restart your PC
  • Run the game as an administrator
  • Reset your game's settings to their defaults
  • Close background apps
  • Clear the cache for your launcher
  • Check your connection and restart your router

If EA Sports FC 26 continues to crash, then other other solutions include restarting your PC to clear temporary glitches, run the game as an administrator, and resetting your game's settings to their defaults. You can also try closing background apps, clearing the cache for the EA app, Steam, or Epic Games to remove corrupted files, or checking your connection and restarting your router.

EA Sports FC 26 screenshot (Image via Electronic Arts)
EA Sports FC 26 screenshot (Image via Electronic Arts)

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