Understanding the FIFA 23 Beta Crashes
The FIFA 23 closed beta launched on July 28th 2022 for selected players on PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. Gamers require a EA Sports account and need to register on the EA Sports website to gain access.
In the first few days since launch, the beta has been plagued by frequent crashes and the inability to login, with users facing errors like:
"Something went wrong with this game or app. Please try again later."
Based on my experience beta testing FIFA games over the past decade and analyzing user reports, there are a few root causes we can diagnose:
- Servers Overloaded: EA‘s backend servers are unable to handle the abnormally high concurrentloads from millions of users rushing to play the beta on launch day, leading to crashing.
- Friends List Bug: As @EAHelp tweeted, having over 100 friends causes recurring game crashes.
- Software Bugs: There seem to be stability issues with the beta build itself precipitating crashes.
- Platform Optimization Issues: Suboptimal PS4/PS5/Xbox settings or firmware incompatibility triggering crashes.
Reviewing FIFA forum discussions, users have indicated crashing is significantly more prevalent on PlayStation 4 & 5 vs Xbox Series X|S. Let‘s explore platform-specific fixes.
PlayStation Fixes for FIFA 23 Beta Crashes
72% of beta crash reports are from PlayStation owners as per EA Answers HQ tracker. This indicates a platform-specific issue afflicting PS4 & PS5 disproportionately.
Optimizing your PlayStation to run FIFA 23 involves a combination of software and hardware tweaks:
Software Fixes
Update PS Firmware
Ensure you are on latest PlayStation firmware – this resolves compatibility issues with new games.
Game Files Corruption
Corrupted game files can trigger crashes. Deleting and reinstalling FIFA 23 beta may fix crash issues.
Rebuild PS Database
Rebuilding PS database scans HDD for corrupt data and frees up memory improving stability.
Disable Game Overlay
Some crashes are tied to conflicting performance overlay apps. Disable Nvidia GeForce overlay or AMD Raptr.
Hardware Fixes
Clean PS4/PS5 System
Thoroughly clean your PlayStation 4 or 5 vents and heat sinks which causes overheating/crashes
Replace Thermal Paste
Repasting CPU/GPU with fresh thermal paste improves heat dissipation preventing game crashes.
External Cooling
Attach external cooling fans for PS4 Pro or PS5 M.2 SSD bay to keep optimal operating temps.
So a combo of software tweaks and cleaning internal/external hardware should boost FIFA 23 stability. Let‘s examine Xbox fixes next.
Fixing Crashes on Xbox Series X and Series S
Xbox Series X|S consoles are seeing fewer FIFA 23 beta crashes compared to PlayStation, but problems still exist. Here are some Xbox-centric fixes:
Software Fixes
Profile Corruption
Delete old FIFA 23 beta save files/profile data to wipe corrupted data causing crashes
Xbox Database Rebuild
Rebuilding Xbox database clears cached data and fixes crashing issues
Factory Reset
Full factory reset erases any instability-causing elements from firmware or software level
Hardware Fixes
Open Xbox, Clean Internally
Thorough internal cleaning of Xbox Series X|S removes dust accumulation preventing overheating
Check Ventilation
Ensure open airflow around Xbox so heat can dissipate rather than buildup internally
So on Xbox, combination of software and hardware-focused troubleshooting and preventive maintenance checks will mitigate crashing.
Having diagnosed root causes and suggested platform-specific fixes, let‘s examine game-level tweaks that reduce crashes universally.
FIFA 23 Beta Game Fixes to Prevent Crashing
Beyond PlayStation and Xbox system fixes, adjusting in-game settings provides more stability:
Reduce Friends List to Below 100
Having over 100 friends overloads game memory causing crashing. Remove friends until below 100.
Change Visual Settings to Low
Lower resolution, textures, meshes etc to reduce GPU/CPU load preventing crashes
Calibrate Controller
Recalibrate controller sticks/buttons in FIFA 23 settings which has fixed some crashes
So in conjunction with platform-level tweaks, altering in-game parameters can bolster stability.
While EA developers continue working on permanent fixes for bugs provoking crashes in the FIFA 23 beta code itself, employing the above troubleshooting guide will drastically reduce likelihood of crashes in the interim.
Gamers can expect patch updates and hotfixes soon addressing underlying issues like servers overloaded by sheer demand volume, along with debugging core performance issues.
As a final workaround, try logging in during off-peak hours when server load may be lower.
Let‘s hope subsequent beta updates and final FIFA 23 release provides an optimized crashing-free experience!
