Madden NFL 24 is currently available in early access for players who pre-ordered the deluxe edition and for those who have an EA Play or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. The game’s full release will be available on August 18. And, since its full release is not yet live, many have already reported running into a bunch of errors. Well, in this article, we will be looking at the “Game Failed to Launch” error in Madden NFL 24 and see if there is any fix yet for it.
What is the point of getting Early Access if you cannot play the game during that period? That is the concern of players who are facing this error. Well, due to this error, the game fails to launch altogether, making it impossible for players to play. For now, the issue has been reported primarily on the PC platform, so we have shared some potential workarounds related to the PC platform to get rid of the problem. With that out of the way, let’s see if a fix is available.
Madden NFL 24 “Game Failed to Launch” error: Is there any fix yet
Well, here is the bad news: as of writing this article, there is no official fix for this error. Now, that does not mean there aren’t any fixes available. In fact, players who have been facing this error have shared a few workarounds on EA’s official discussion forums. So, we will be sharing those workarounds along with the ones recommended by a community manager to combat this issue.
Clear the EA app cache
So, this was recommended by one of EA’s Community Managers. To troubleshoot common issues with the EA app on your PC, such as the one that you are facing in Madden NFL 24, clearing the cache can often help. To do this, follow the given steps:
- Open the EA app.
- Click on the three dashes in the top-left corner to open the menu.
- Scroll down and click on “Help“.
- Choose “App Recovery“.
- Select the option to “Clear cache“.
- Restart your PC and then launch the game to see if this solves the error for you.
Updates
Make sure that your GPU drivers and OS are up-to-date. So, go ahead and check if there are any pending updates available for your GPU and OS. If there are, make sure to download and install them. After installing all the latest updates, launch the game to check if this fixes the issue.
Some players also reported that resetting their Windows PC did the trick in fixing this error. To reset your PC, head to the Start menu, and type “reset“. This will bring up the Reset this PC option. Select it, and then click on the Get Started button in the new window. Make sure to select the Keep My Files option here. After you have selected this option, confirm your selection, and wait for your PC to reset. Once the reset is complete, install the game again, and check if the issue persists.
Reinstall Visual C++ Files
Simply put, these are necessary add-ons needed for the proper functioning of any game on PC. So, visit the official Microsoft website to download the latest Visual C++ Redistributable files. Make sure you download the appropriate version (x86 or x64) based on your system architecture. Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Visual C++ Redistributable files. Be sure to restart your PC after the installation is complete.
Reinstall the game on the C: Drive
Installing a game on a different drive other than the C: drive can occasionally result in issues. Therefore, a potential workaround is to reinstall the game on the C: drive. This might help resolve any compatibility or access-related problems that could arise from the game being installed on a different drive. A lot of players have vouched for this method, so give it a shot!
Wait for the Day 1 patch
And finally, as you might have known, the full release of the game is yet to happen, so it is recommended that you wait for it. It is likely that the developers will release an update/patch for the game on launch day (August 18, 2023), which would solve issues like these that have been plaguing players.
And that is all the information we have on this issue. We hope this guide was informative. For all your gaming-related queries, make sure to visit DigiStatement regularly. Related read: Madden NFL 24 Unknown login error occurred: Fixes & Workarounds
