FIFA 23 Won’t Update: How To Fix It

The FIFA 23 failure during update process error is one of the biggest headaches PC players face with the game. The error causes the update to stop, and the game won’t launch, getting in your way of fun. If you’re encountering the FIFA 23 won’t update error, we’ve compiled some foolproof fixes below to help solve the issue. Check them out to find one that works for you.

What causes the FIFA 23 failure during update process error?

The leading cause of the FIFA 23 “failure during update process” error is an issue with EA AntiCheat. If EA AntiCheat is corrupted or bugged, it won’t update. As a result, FIFA 23 fails to launch. While EA works to solve the issue, many PC players still experience the problem.

The FIFA 23 won’t update issue can happen if you have other anti-cheat programs installed on your PC, such as Xigncode3. Other possible causes of the error include:

• Antivirus or firewall blocking the game
• Lack of administrator privileges
• Corrupted game files

How do I update my FIFA 23?

Before performing any fixes, as prechecks, do the following:

• Check FIFA 23 server availability to ensure it’s up.
• Disable antivirus/firewall.

If these don’t work, try the following fixes:

1. Run the game as an administrator
2. Uninstall and reinstall EA AntiCheat
3. Repair the game files
4. Uninstall other AntiCheat applications

1. Run the game as an administrator

Some players have fixed the FIFA 23 update not working problem by launching the applications concerned with the game as an administrator. Here’s how to do this:

Launch FIFA 23 as an administrator

1. Use the following paths to open the FIFA 23 Game installation folder.

• Default Game Path for Origin: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games
• Default Game Path for EA play: C:\Program Files\EA games

2. Right-Click on Fifa23.exe. Navigate to Properties.

3. Select Compatibility and click the box labelled Run this program as an administrator.

4. Click Apply and select OK to save changes.
5. Launch the game to see if the issue is solved.

Launch Origin as an administrator.

If running FIFA 23 as an administrator doesn’t work, try running the launcher (EA, Steam, or Origin) as an administrator. To do this:

1. Right-click the Origin client desktop shortcut.
2. Navigate to Properties and select Compatibility.
3. Click the box labelled Run this program as an administrator.

4. Select Apply and click OK to save changes.
5. Launch the Origin client and FIFA 23 to check if the issue is solved.

2. Uninstall and reinstall EA AntiCheat

3. Repair the game files

If the FIFA 23 game files are corrupt, you may get the “failed during update process” error. Repairing them can help solve the issue. Here’s how to do this on Origin:

1. Open Origin.
2. Select My game library.
3. Click Fifa 23.
4. Besides the play button, click the Settings icon.

5. Select Repair and let the process complete.
6. Once done, launch the game to check whether the issue is solved.

4. Uninstall other AntiCheat programs

Some users report fixing the FIFA 23 “failed during update process” error by uninstalling other AntiCheat programs. Here’s how to do this:

1. Type Control Panel in the Windows search bar and click on it.

2. Navigate to Programs and select Uninstall a Program.

3. Locate any AntiCheat applications you have from the list.
4. Right-click on the app and select Uninstall.

5. Restart your PC and try launching FIFA 23 to see if the problem is solved.

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Conclusion

That’s all we know regarding the FIFA 23 “failure during update process” error. You can work your way down the list to find a solution that works for you. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to leave them below.