How to fix delay and lag in EA FC 25

Players worldwide have reported issues regarding the delay and lag in EA FC 25 after its early access launch. This issue has been raised mainly while playing different modes, especially the Ultimate Team and the newly introduced Rush. Many FC 25 fans would be familiar with this issue since they’ve faced similar problems in the game’s previous iteration.

Although EA authority has failed to provide any proper solution to this problem, yet, following a few straightforward steps might help you get rid of this in-game problem. Having said that, this article will highlight the fixes that can be made from your end.

Note: The fixes mentioned in this article may not prove fruitful for everyone. However, they are worth attempting until EA releases an official patch.

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Potential fixes to repair delay and lag in EA FC 25

Here are the potential fixes you must try before reporting the issue on the official EA FC forums:

1) Check the internet connection

Having a poor internet connection might be the reason behind the delay and lag in EA FC 25. Navigate to any third-party website like Speedtest.net to check if your internet is having any loss or jitters. If yes, then you must contact your local ISP (Internet Service Provider) to troubleshoot your broken internet service.

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2) Repair game files

Any kind of corrupted file might raise an issue for delay and lag in EA FC 25. Repairing those game files should fix the problem.

For PC:

Verifying the Integrity of FC 25 files (Image via Steam)

• Navigate to Steam Library.
• Select EA FC 25.
• Go to Properties followed by Installed Files.
• Once you’re in the Installed Files option, select Verify Integrity of game files.

Upon selecting the verify option, it’ll eliminate or download any required file to run the title smoothly.

For PlayStation:

• Start your PS4/PS5 in safe mode.
• Navigate to the Clear Cache and Rebuild Database option.
• Select the Clear System SoftwareCache option.
• Restart the PS4/PS5 in safe mode again and select the Rebuild Database option.

Following these aforementioned steps will surely eliminate any game’s corrupted data in your PlayStation.

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3) Update graphics driver

Using an outdated graphics driver might raise this delay and lag in EA FC 25. Navigate to your dedicated graphics card application and look for an update. If there’s an update available, do it immediately and you might be able to run the title smoothly.

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4) Tweak the in-game graphics settings

Tweaking your in-game graphics settings might help you avoid any delay and lag in EA FC 25. Once the issue has broken out over all EA FC forums, multiple fans have come up with a temporary solution. Here’s what you need to change to get a seamless FC 25 experience:

• Open the game, go to the Settings option, and then select Game Settings.
• Navigate to Graphics Settings.
• Select Favour Resolution.

This might completely eliminate your Ultimate team and Rush mode lags.

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5) Reinstall the game

If any of the aforementioned doesn’t work, reinstalling should be the last resort. Reinstall the game from your respective device (PC, PlayStation, and Xbox) and perform a fresh start. This should potentially fix the delay and lag in EA FC 25.

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That sums up all the possible fixes for the delay and lag in FC 25. However, it's worth mentioning that fans have already encountered similar problems during the early access phase of the FC 24 as well. Hopefully, EA will launch a fix post the title’s global launch.

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