Some PC players have reported that FC 25 is freezing on the main menu, while others see an anti-cheat error before the game even starts.
A Reddit user, Common_Original8807, found that installing the game in the default “Program Files” directory helped.
Players using third-party graphics card tools like NVIDIA Inspector or MSI Afterburner have suggested uninstalling these software to improve the situation.
Additionally, overlays from Steam and Discord are often responsible for conflicting with the game.
According to EA, updating your graphics drivers is crucial for FC 25 to run smoothly. Make sure you have the latest NVIDIA or AMD drivers installed, and avoid third-party performance enhancers. If you’re playing on a low-end PC, setting the frame rate to 60 FPS may prevent stuttering.
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Some players who encountered issues had ASUS Z790 motherboards with outdated BIOS settings. Updating the BIOS and ensuring settings like “Performance Preference” and “ASUS MultiCore Enhancement” are configured correctly resolved launch problems for some users.
In cases where the game crashes mid-play, reinstalling FC 25 was the recommended solution.
For users experiencing crashes at the splash screen, one Reddit user discovered that setting FC 25 to run in Windows 8 compatibility mode allowed the game to launch.
Others have reported that turning off antivirus software, such as Trend Micro, enabled the game to run smoothly. This solution was echoed by user titusjohnson, who spent hours troubleshooting before discovering the antivirus was the root of the issue.
EA FC 25 is generally well-optimised, but these bugs are affecting many. Although the console versions are more stable, PC users are seeing the brunt of these launch problems, causing frustration among the player base.
