FIFA not launching or stuck on Loading screen on PC

FIFA has always been one of the most popular games and FIFA is no exception. However, some users have reported being unable to launch the FIFA game. Therefore, in this article, we will be seeing what you can do if FIFA 23, 22 or 21 won’t launch EA Desktop on Windows PC.

Why won’t FIFA launch?

There are multiple reasons why FIFA won’t launch on your computer. The main reason is the system requirements. Ensure your computer is compatible with the game. The other major reason is that your Windows Firewall is blocking the game.

FIFA not launching or stuck on Loading screen on PC

If FIFA 23, 22 or 21 is not launching on Windows PC and is stuck on the Loading screen see this post for the proven solutions.

Before exploring potential solutions, we recommend updating your FIFA game and your Windows system. Install the available updates and see if the issue persists. These are the steps you take to resolve the error.

Allow the game through Firewall
Clear FIFA Cache
Update your Graphics Driver
Reinstall FIFA

Let’s discuss them in detail.

1] Allow the game through the Firewall

The first step in resolving the error is to allow FIFA through your firewall. To do this, follow the given steps.

Search out “Windows Security” from the Start Menu.
Go to the Firewall & network protection and click Allow an app through firewall.
Tick FIFA and allow it through both Public and Private networks.

Note: If you cannot see FIFA, click “Browse”, go to the location where you have saved the file, and select the .exe file.

Now, retry opening the game; hopefully, it will resolve the issue.

2] Clear FIFA Cache

If the issue persists, try clearing the cache.

If you are on EA Desktop, try the following method to clear FIFA Cache.

Click on the three horizontal lines from the left corner of the EA Desktop.
Go to Help > App Recovery.
Click Clear Cache.

If you are on a Windows computer, try the following method to clear FIFA Cache.

Search out ‘EA’ from the Start Menu.
Click App Settings or App Recovery.
Click Reset or Clear Cache.

Hopefully, it will fix the issue.

3] Update your Graphics Driver

Sometimes, outdated Graphics Drivers can cause incompatibility and hence stop demanding titles such as FIFA from running. Therefore, you need to update your Graphics Driver and check if the issue persists.

4] Reinstall FIFA

If everything fails, you should reinstall FIFA. This should be your last resort but if the issue is because of a corrupted installation package or corrupted game, you need to reinstall the game to resolve the issue.

What are the System Requirements to run FIFA 23?

The recommended System Requirements are:

OS: Windows 11 or Windows 10 (64-bit)
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
RAM: 12 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 100 GB available space
Internet: Broadband connection.

If you want to know whether your computer meets the criteria, use Directx Dialog Tool.

For that, open Run by Win + R, type “dxdiag”, and hit Enter. You will be redirected to Directx Dialog Tool window. There you can see your computer’s configuration and know if it is compatible with FIFA 21 or not.

What are the System Requirements to run FIFA 21?

One thing is for sure that you can not run FIFA 21 on an old and inferior computer. But how much power do you need to run this title? In this section, we will know just that. So, let us see the System Requirements to run FIFA 21.