Madden 24 Won’t Launch: Fix It in a Few Minutes

Madden 24 has really stepped up its game with improved visuals and tackling animations compared to Madden 23, making it feel like a true next-gen experience. All improvements sound nice, but what if Madden 24 won’t launch? But don’t worry because we have tackled the problem in this article and provided concrete tips to overcome it.

Why my Madden 24 won’t launch?

There are several key reasons why this problem occurs, such as:

• Your PC doesn’t meet minimum system requirements
• Outdated graphics driver, Windows, or the game
• Corrupted or missing game files
• Conflict with firewall or antivirus
• Demanding in-game graphics settings
• DirectX and Visual C++ issues
• Conflict with third-party app

How do I fix it when Madden 24 won’t launch?

Before we move on to specific tips, try these quick fixes:

• Restart the game launcher or your PC
• Check game minimum requirements

If the problem is not solved despite precheck tips, do the following:

1. Update GPU driver
2. Disable overlays
3. Clear cache
4. Change display mode

1. Update GPU driver

An outdated or corrupted graphics driver can cause issues with launching Madden 24. Updating your GPU driver can minimize these problems.

1. Press the Win+R keys to bring up the Run dialog box.

2. Type; “devmgmt.msc” and hit Enter.

3. Double-click on the Display adapters and select your graphics card.

4. Click Update driver and choose Search automatically for the drivers.

5. Follow the on-screen guide to finish updating the GPU driver.

6. Restart your PC and check whether the Madden 24 launch issue is resolved.

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2. Disable overlays

We recommend temporarily turning off the overlay option in Steam, Discord, and Xbox, as it sometimes can cause problems with many games, including Madden 24.

👉Disable the Steam overlay

1. Open the Steam client and choose the Steam>Settings option.

2. Click the In-Game tab and uncheck the Enable Steam Overlay while in-game.

👉Disable the EA App overlay

1. Click on the three-stripes icon in the upper-left corner of the EA App and choose Settings.

2. Navigate to the Application settings.

3. Scroll down to find the In-game overlay feature. Toggle off this option.

👉Disable the Discord overlay

1. Open Discord and click the cog icon (User settings).

2. Select the Game Overlay from the left pane and then toggle off Enable in-game overlay.

👉Disable Xbox Game Bar

1. Right-click on Windows Start and choose the Settings option.

2. Click on the Gaming section.

3. Make sure the Xbox Game Bar toggle is set to Off.

3. Clear cache

ℹ️ A similar procedure is for clearing the cache on Steam. From the Steam client menu, select Steam>Settings>Downloads>Clear Download Cache.

4. Change display mode

If Madden 24 won’t launch, try to run the game in windowed mode. Do the following:

1. Launch the Steam client and go to the game library.

2. Right-click on Madden 24 and select Properties from the context menu.

3. Select General from the menu and type; “-windowed -noborder” in the Launch options.

🏈 Extra steps:

If Madden 24 still won’t launch, consider some additional options:

• Update Windows to the latest version.
• Update DirectX,  .NET Framework, and VCRedist.
• Verify and repair game files.
• Run the game as an administrator
• Update the game.
• Temporarily turn off the firewall and antivirus software.
• Disable overclock and tools like MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner, etc.
• Lower in-game graphic settings.
• Run Madden 24 in compatibility mode.
• Close unnecessary apps in the background.
• Perform clean boot.
• Reinstall the game in a different folder or disk (prefer SSD).

Also, check some related Madden 24 articles with problems that might occur in your gameplay:

• Madden 24 Crashing: How to Fix it For For Good
• Madden 24 Low FPS: How To Boost Performance
• Madden 24 Stuck On Loading Screen: How To Fix

Conclusion

If Madden 24 fails to launch, simply restart your PC and verify that the minimum game requirements are met. Also, we recommend running the game as an administrator from the installation folder. Ensure that your Windows OS, GPU driver, and game are up-to-date to avoid any possible issues. To further minimize game problems, temporarily disable security software, clear the game cache, change the display mode, and turn off the overlay feature. Finally, if you have any further questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment below.