Are you having trouble getting into matches in Battlefield 2042? You’re not alone. Many players have reported issues with the game getting stuck on the loading screen or crashing when trying to join a match.
These issues can be frustrating, especially when you’re excited to play the game. There are several potential causes for Battlefield 2042 not loading into matches.
One common issue is a problem with your internet connection or network settings. If your connection is unstable or your NAT type is set to strict, you may have trouble connecting to matches. Another potential cause is a problem with the game files themselves.
How To Fix Battlefield 2042 Not Loading Into Match?
If you are experiencing issues with Battlefield 2042 not loading into a match, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the problem. Here is a detailed guide to help you fix the issue:
1. Update Your Graphics Drivers
Updating your graphics drivers can help fix issues related to graphics performance and compatibility. Check your graphics card manufacturer’s website for the latest updates.
- Type Device Manager in the search bar to reach out to Device Manager and tap on it.
- Go to Display Adapters to show your graphics driver and right-click on it.
- Choose Update driver in the drop-down menu.
- Tap Search automatically for updated driver software and then follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Disable Overclocking
Overclocking can cause stability issues and crashes in games. Try disabling overclocking and running the game at default settings.
3. Disable Other Background Apps
You need to disable all apps that are running in the background because they may interfere with the game that you are playing.
The easiest way to close apps is by pulling up the Task Manager (CTRL+SHIFT+ESC). In the Processes tab, find the process of the apps running on your PC, then click on the End Task button at the bottom.
4. Deploy A Clean Boot
To check whether your Battlefield 2042 loading screen issue is being caused by another app, run the game on Clean Boot. To do this,
- Press the “Windows + R” key to open a Run box.
- Type msconfig and hit Enter to open System Configuration.
- Click OK.
- On the General tab, click Selective Startup.
- Clear the Load startup items check box.
- Click the Services tab.
- Select the Hide all Microsoft services check box (at the bottom).Tap Disable All.
- Tap the Startup tab.
- Tap Open Task Manager.
- On the Startup tab, right-click each enabled startup item and select Disable.
- Do the same steps for each program that has a higher startup impact.
- Tap OK.
- Tap Restart.
5. Clear The App’s Cache
One possible solution is to clear the app’s cache. To do this, click on the menu icon on the top left, select “Help” followed by “App Recovery”, and then select “Clear cache”.
Wait for the EA app to restart, launch Battlefield 2042, and try playing a match.
6. Clear The Download Cache
Another possible solution is to clear the download cache.
To do this, launch the Steam app on your PC, click on the “Steam” button located in the upper left corner of the screen, select the “Settings” option from the list, go to the “Downloads” tab from the left side list, and then click on the “Clear Download Cache” button.
This will clear the download cache and corrupted files.
7. Verify Game Files
If none of the above solutions work, try verifying the game files.
To do this, open Steam, right-click on Battlefield 2042, select “Properties” from the dropdown menu, go to the “Local Files” tab, and then click on “Verify Integrity of Game Files”.
This will check for any missing or corrupted game files and replace them.
8. Reload Steam And EA App
If the above solutions don’t work, try reloading Steam and the EA app.
Open the EA app, click on the “hamburger” menu (three lines under each other) in the top left corner of the app, select the Help option, and then click on App Recovery.
Reload Steam and EA App.
9. Contact EA Customer Support
If none of the above solutions work, contact customer support for further assistance by clicking here.
They may be able to provide additional solutions or escalate the issue to the development team.