If you see “An error on our end caused the launch to fail” when trying to start Battlefield 6, this tends to indicate a backend / launcher / entitlement issue rather than a hardware problem.
Here are steps & tips (some from earlier Battlefield / EA‑App issues) you can try — and what is known so far.
🧰 General Troubleshooting Steps
Try these common fixes first:
Step | What to Do | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Restart EA / Launcher & PC | Close EA App / launcher completely, reboot your PC, then start fresh | Clears transient glitches or locked files |
| Run as Administrator | Right‑click the EA App and the Battlefield6.exe → Run as administrator | Promotes higher privileges to avoid permission issues |
| Disable Overlays / Background Apps | Turn off EA App’s in‑game overlay; also disable Discord, Steam overlay, recording tools, fan controllers (MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner, etc.) | Some processes or overlays conflict with the game’s startup / anti‑cheat. For instance, users reported that Afterburner / Riva caused similar launch failures in other BF titles. |
| Repair / Reinstall the EA Anti‑Cheat / Launcher | Use EA’s anti‑cheat installer to repair the service; uninstall + reinstall EA App / launcher | If the anti‑cheat component is broken, the game won’t launch properly. |
| Clear EA / Launcher Cache / Recovery | Use built‑in “App Recovery” or clear cache from EA’s folders; delete “EA Desktop” folder and rename “outdatedEADesktop” to “EA Desktop” (if exists) | Many users fixed “launch failed” errors by clearing stale / corrupted launcher data. |
| Reinstall / Verify Installation | Uninstall Battlefield 6, then reinstall / redownload; or delete the .exe and let the launcher re-download it | Ensures no corrupted or missing files. Some older BF users reported re-downloading the game .exe fixed the “failed to launch” message. |
🔍 What’s Currently Known for Battlefield 6
EA has acknowledged related launch / DLC / entitlement errors (e.g. “missing content” or “purchase to play” messages) and is rolling out fixes on their backend.
Some players are suggesting to refund the EA App version and use Steam instead, especially if the EA launcher / entitlement system is the root cause.
So it’s possible that even with your PC and game files being fine, a backend / license check failure is preventing launch.
✅ What I Recommend You Try Now (for Battlefield 6)
Check EA / Server Status
Sometimes the problem is on EA’s side; look at EA status pages / Battlefield Comms for any known outage.
Disable or Exit All Overlay / Monitoring Tools
Turn off MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner, fan‑control software, RGB controllers, etc.
Use EA App’s Recovery / Repair Tools
If EA provides a “repair” or “reset” for the launcher, run that.
Clear Launcher Cache / Rename Outdated Folders
If there’s an “outdatedEA…” folder or backup in EA’s install path, rename or swap it.
Delete cache contents (if known).
Uninstall & Reinstall EA App + Battlefield 6
Wipe all traces (settings, user data, cache).
Reinstall the EA App / launcher.
Re-download Battlefield 6 fresh, and launch.
Try via Steam (if version available on Steam)
If you own the Steam version, try launching from Steam, bypassing / revalidating EA’s entitlement system.
Contact EA Support / Battlefield Community
They may have a live fix or patch for your region or account.
Be the first to comment