The most common reason for this is a damaged or outdated graphics driver. Other possible causes include corrupted EAC files, interference from background apps, or your firewall blocking the game. Sometimes, Apex Legends won’t launch because of system permissions that aren’t set up correctly, or missing software that the game needs to run. Now that you’re familiar with the most common causes, let’s begin with some troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue. So, without further delay, let’s get started.
Check the System Specifications
If your system does not meet the game’s minimum requirements, Apex Legends might not run properly or won’t launch at all. Make sure your computer meets the requirements for smooth gameplay.
Minimum System Requirements:
Processor: AMD FX 4350 4.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor or Equivalent / Intel Core i3 6300 or EquivalentRAM: 6GB – DDR3 @1333 RAMGraphics Card: AMD Radeon™ HD 7730 / NVIDIA GeForce® GT 640OS: 64-bit Windows 7GPU RAM: 1 GBHard-Drive Space: 22GB
Recommended System Requirements:
Processor: Intel i5 3570K or equivalentRAM: 8GBGraphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290OS: 64-bit Windows 7 or newerGPU RAM: 8GBHard Drive: Minimum 22 GB of free space
If your computer doesn’t meet these requirements, you may need to upgrade your hardware to play Apex Legends. If your hardware is up to date, proceed to the first solution.
1. Restart Your Computer
Sometimes, minor bugs or glitches on Windows can interfere with game files and prevent them from opening. Many of these minor issues are resolved by simply restarting your computer.
2. Run Apex Legends as Administrator
If you are not running the game with administrative privileges, it may cause issues. Run the game as an administrator to grant it the permissions it needs. If running as admin works, you can make it permanent: Now Apex Legends will always run as administrator when you launch it.
3. Update Your Graphics Card Driver
An outdated or corrupted graphics card driver can cause Apex Legends not to launch or run properly. Updating your GPU drivers can often fix these issues. You can update your drivers manually or use an automatic tool like Nvidia Experience or Adrenalin for AMD. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the update. After updating the driver, restart your PC and try opening Apex Legends again. Note: Sometimes Device Manager might not find the latest drivers. If that happens, visit your GPU manufacturer’s website to download and install the latest drivers:
GeForce Experience – NvidiaAdrenalin – AMD
4. Repair the Game in Origin
Corrupted or missing game files can keep Apex Legends from launching. Origin has a built-in repair tool that can fix problematic files. Try launching the game again to see if this fixed the problem. If not, continue to the next step.
5. Allow Connections via Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall manages which applications can access the network, but sometimes it can mistakenly block Apex Legends from connecting to its servers. Make sure Apex Legends is allowed through your firewall. After your computer restarts, try launching Apex Legends again.
6. Disable Third-Party Antivirus Programs
Third-party antivirus software protects your PC from threats, but sometimes it can also block legitimate applications such as Apex Legends. If you have an antivirus program, try disabling it temporarily before launching the game. If Apex Legends works, add it to your antivirus exclusion list. If your antivirus lacks this feature, you might need to disable your antivirus program when playing Apex Legends.
7. Verify the Integrity of Game Files (Steam Users)
If you’re running Apex Legends through Steam, you can use Steam’s built-in tool to check for and repair missing or corrupted files. Once the scan is complete, restart Steam and try launching Apex Legends to see if it works.
8. Install the Latest Game Patch
Developers regularly release updates and patches to fix bugs and improve game performance. Check for available updates in Steam, Origin, or on the official website, and make sure you have the latest version installed. For many players, updating the game fixes launch and loading problems.
9. Reinstall Apex Legends
If none of the solutions above work, reinstalling Apex Legends can help. This removes corrupted files and gives you a fresh installation. When installation is complete, launch Apex Legends to check if the issue has been resolved.
