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Common problemApex LegendsWindows PC
Apex Legends won't launch
Damaged files or the in-game overlay
Nothing happens when you press Play, or the game closes before the menu. EA says damaged game files and the in-game overlay can stop a game from loading.
Fix it
How to fix it
In the EA app, go to Library, open the three-dot menu on Apex Legends and choose Repair.
Launch the game again once the repair is done.
Turn off the in-game overlay in the EA app and try again.
Run the EA app as an administrator.
If it still fails, uninstall and reinstall the EA app.
From Apex Legends's help pages: help.ea.com, in our words. Checked on 11 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Apex Legends's own support is the next stop.
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