Even though it is regarded as one of the finest football games, FIFA 23 has been plagued by issues like frozen loading screens, which can severely disrupt the overall gaming experience.
This problem could stem from outdated drivers, corrupted game files, or not meeting the necessary system specifications. Regardless of the cause, we’ve compiled several quick solutions that may resolve your issues.
FIFA 23 Won’t Launch
If your game is stuck on the loading screen, give it a few minutes. If it still doesn’t progress, follow these steps:
- Launch Device Manager and expand the Display Adapters section.
- Right-click on your graphics card and click on update it.
- Reboot your device and try launching the game again.
If the issue persists, access the Task Manager to close unnecessary tasks and free up RAM. Ensure your system meets the game’s requirements. To check your specifications, search for Run in the Windows start menu, type dxdiag, and compare your specs with the requirements listed below for FIFA 23.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 6600k or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570
- DirectX: Version 12
Recommended Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7 6700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
Update FIFA 23
On Epic Games
Launch your Epic Game Launcher and navigate to the library section. This page displays all the games you’ve installed from Epic Games. Locate FIFA 23, right-click on it, and select the Auto-Update option to initiate the update process.
On Steam
If you’re playing FIFA 23 on Steam, open your Steam account, go to the library, and click on FIFA 23. Click on Update to begin the update.
Check Your Game Files
On Epic Games
Open Epic Games Launcher and look for FIFA 23 in your Library. Click the three dots next to the game and select Verify to check the FIFA 23 game files from Epic Games.
On Steam
Open Steam and locate the FIFA 23 game in your library. Right-click the game to access its properties. Go to Local Files and select Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Turn Off Overlays
If your game continues to freeze on the loading screen, you may need to disable overlays from applications like Discord or Nvidia. To do this, log into the Control Panel of the software, go to General, and turn off In-Game Overlays. Then, try launching the game again for smoother gameplay.
Reinstall EA AntiCheat
If none of the prior solutions have resolved the issue, try the following quick fix:
- Open C Drive from This PC, then click on Program Files.
- Navigate to the EA folder and then the AC folder to find the EAAntiCheatInstaller.
- Double-click to open the file and select FIFA 23 from the dropdown list.
- Click on the Uninstall option.
- Visit the official EA AntiCheat website and download the EA AntiCheat installer.
- After downloading, run the installer and reinstall FIFA 23.
- Once the installation is complete, restart your device and launch the game again.
Adjusting the fifasetup File
- Navigate to the Documents folder and locate the FIFA 23 folder.
- Open the fifasetup file and make the following edits to the text file:
MSAA_LEVEL = 0
RENDERINGQUALITY = 0
RESOLUTIONHEIGHT = 1280
RESOLUTIONWIDTH = 720
- Save your changes and exit the file.
- Launch the game again.
Running EA as Administrator
For the final steps, attempt to run the game as an administrator.
- Right-click the EA desktop shortcut, then select Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator option.
- Click Apply and then OK.
- Launch the game.
Disable or Remove Antivirus Software
Many players have mentioned that antivirus software can interfere with FIFA 23’s performance; you can either deactivate your antivirus temporarily or add FIFA as an exception in its settings.
Update FIFA 23’s Certificates
If none of the previous solutions have resolved the issue of FIFA 23 getting stuck on the loading screen, it may be necessary to update the game’s certificates. Follow these steps:
- Navigate to the FIFA 23 directory from This PC.
- Open the _Installer folder, click on Cleanup, and then go back to the previous directory.
- Right-click on EAAntiCheat.GameServiceLauncher.dll and select Properties.
- Access the Digital Signatures tab and click on Details.
- Choose the View Certificate option, then click on Install Certificate.
- Select a storage location, click Next, click Next twice, and then finish the installation.
- Repeat the process for EAAntiCheat.GameServiceLauncher before running the game again.