How to Fix EA Sports FC 24 Stuck on loading screen on PC

EA Sports FC 24 is the latest addition to the EA Sports FC series, developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania. The game was launched on September 29, 2023, and is available on various platforms including Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The ‘FC’ in the title stands for ‘Football Club,’ and the game is designed to cater to the needs and preferences of football fans. However, some players have reported getting stuck on the loading screen after launching the game on their PC.

If you’re experiencing this issue, it’s likely due to a problem with your computer. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled a few possible solutions that can help you fix the problem and get back to playing EA Sports FC 24.

Fix: EA Sports FC 24 Stuck on loading screen on PC

Fix: EA FC 24 Stuck on the loading screen

Check out the following troubleshooting methods below to easily resolve such an issue on your Windows computer. So, without further ado, let’s jump into the guide below.

OS: Windows 10 – 64-Bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 @ 3.40GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X @ 3.7 GHZ
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD RX 5600 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 100 GB available space

2. Increase Virtual RAM

Virtual memory combines your RAM with temporary space on your hard disk. If you’re running out of RAM and the default size of your virtual memory isn’t large enough for your needs, you’ll need to increase it manually.

Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard and type advanced system settings.
Click on View Advanced System Settings.
Click on Settings > Click on the Advanced tab > Click on Change.
Uncheck the box next to manage paging file size for all drives Automatically.
Select your C: drive [Where you’ve installed Windows] > Click the Options button next to the Custom size and type 4096 in the text box of the Initial size (MB) and Maximum size (MB).

Note: Increasing the virtual memory three times higher than the current RAM size is always better. [1GB=1024MB]

Click on Set and then OK to save changes.
Restart your computer and your game.

3. Properly Place the Storage and RAM in the slot

It’s also recommended to remove the side panel of the CPU cabinet on your PC and then unplug the HDD/SSD & RAM component from the slot. Gently clean the slot, and the component, then place them properly again to check if EA Sports FC 24 stuck on the loading screen issue has been fixed or not.

4. Update GPU Drivers

If you haven’t updated your graphics driver on the Windows computer, then make sure to install the latest patch version. To do so, you’ll need to check for available updates by following the steps below:

Press the Windows + X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
Now, click on Device Manager from the list > Double-click on Display adapters.
Right-click on the dedicated graphics card that you’re using.

Device Manager Update Display Adapter

Next, select Update driver > Choose to Search automatically for drivers.
If an update is available, the system will automatically download & install it.
Once done, restart the computer to apply changes immediately.

5. Close Unnecessary Background Tasks

Another thing you can do is simply close unnecessary background tasks on your PC to ensure there is no additional consumption of system resources happening in the background. To clear out background tasks:

Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager.
Click on the Processes tab > Select the task you want to close.

End Task Manager

Once selected, click on End Task. Make sure to do the steps for each task individually.
Once done, restart your computer to change effects immediately.

6. Update EA FC 24

If you haven’t updated your EA Sports FC 24 game for a while, then make sure to follow the steps below to check for updates and install the latest patch (if available). To do this:

Steam Users:

Open the Steam client > Go to Library > Click on EA Sports FC 24 from the left pane.
It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
It may take some time to install the update > close the Steam client.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes and relaunch the game.

Epic Launcher Users:

Open the Epic Launcher client > Go to Library > Look for EA Sports FC 24 from the left pane.
You must tap on the three-dot icon on your EA Sports FC 24 application.
Make sure to check the auto-update to get a new update installation automatically.
It’ll automatically search for the available update. If there is an update available, make sure to click on Update.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and then try launching the game again

For EA App:

Launch the EA App on your computer.
Go to Library > Right-click on EA Sports FC 24.
Select Check for Update > If available, proceed with the same.
It may take some time to complete the update.
Once done, you can reboot the PC to apply changes.

7. Check for Windows Updates

The chances are high that your Windows OS build becomes outdated or corrupted. If you’re also feeling the same, then make sure to follow the steps below to check for Windows updates. If the update is available, then install it. The latest software updates always offer bug fixes and improvements. To do this:

Press Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.
Next, click on Update & Security > Select Check for updates under the Windows Update section.

Windows Update Windows 11

If there is a feature update available, select Download and install.
Wait for some time until the update gets completed.
Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes immediately.

8. Try Disabling Overlay Apps

A couple of popular apps have their overlay program that can eventually run in the background and cause gaming performance or even launching issues. You should turn them off to fix the issue by following the steps below:

Disable Discord Overlay

Launch the Discord app > Click on the gear icon at the bottom.
Click on Overlay under App Settings > Turn on the Enable in-game overlay.
Click on the Games tab > Select EA Sports FC 24.
Finally, turn off the Enable in-game overlay toggle.
Make sure to reboot your PC to apply changes.

Disable Xbox Game Bar

Press Windows + I keys to open Windows Settings.
Click on Gaming > Go to Game Bar > Turn off Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using the Game bar option.

If, in case, you’re unable to find out the Game Bar option, search for it from the Windows Settings menu.

Disable Nvidia GeForce Experience Overlay

Launch the Nvidia GeForce Experience app > Head over to Settings.
Click on the General tab > Disable the In-Game Overlay option.
Finally, restart the PC to apply changes and launch the EA Sports FC 24 game again.

Also, keep in mind that you should disable some other overlay apps like MSI Afterburner, Rivatuner, RGB software, or any other third-party overlay apps that always run in the background.

9. Perform a Clean Boot

Some apps and their services may start automatically while booting the system immediately. In that case, those apps or services will use many internet connections and system resources. If you also feel the same, perform a clean boot on your computer to check for the issue. To do that:

Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
Now, type msconfig and hit Enter to open System Configuration.
Go to the Services tab > Enable the Hide all Microsoft services checkbox.

System Configuration

Click on Disable all > Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
Now, go to the Startup tab > Click on Open Task Manager.
The Task Manager interface will open. Here go to the Startup tab.
Then click on the particular task which has a higher startup impact.
Once selected, click Disable to turn them off from the startup process.
Do the same steps for each program that has a higher startup impact.
Once done, make sure to restart your computer to apply changes.

10. Verify Game Files

If, in case, there is an issue with the game files and somehow it gets corrupted or missing, then make sure to perform this method to check for the issue easily.

Verify Game Files on Steam:

Launch Steam > Click on Library.
Right-click on EA Sports FC 24 from the list of installed games.
Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.

Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
Once done, just restart your computer.

Verify Game Files on Epic:

Watch our YouTube video to learn how to verify game files on Epic launcher.

For EA Desktop:

Open the EA Desktop client > Go to ‘My Collection’.
Now, right-click on EA Sports FC 24 from the list of games.
Click on Repair and wait for the verification process to be completed.
Once done, make sure to restart the computer to apply changes.

Conclusions:

While EA Sports FC 24 offers an exciting football experience, some PC players are facing loading screen issues. It’s important to address these problems for smoother gameplay. With the right fixes, players can enjoy the game without interruptions. EA should look into these concerns soon.