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GhostSoldierOfPain
Rifleman
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18 posts 21 Apr 2022 joined
18 Jul 2023 at 15:25 #1

Greetings
I have had this issue since I got the game 2 weeks ago. Not sure who else experiences this issue and whether a fix for it has been found (I havent read all the topics and discussions yet, and if there are any referring to it, please tag me in them).
I have to launch the game twice every time I want to play the game. on the first launch, the game doesnt show the "connecting to server" layout above the loading screen with the sun shining and the jet flying and such. I have to quit the game and re-launch it to actually get to the point where the game shows the "connecting to server" layout and then after loading into the main menu.

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xxzzzzzxx
Field Medic
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22 posts 18 Mar 2023 joined
18 Jul 2023 at 16:49 #2

Just had that happen to me, when I started the game a second time. Did not happen on first start. Let's see.
Did not happen again today

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TheZaramas
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49 posts 29 Jul 2023 joined
18 Jul 2023 at 17:33 #3

Have you verified the integrity of the files?
Have you tried launching directly from the EA app?
Have you whitelisted the game, Steam and EA app for your anti-virus software?
I had this issue for a while. I did all that stuff and it stopped happening so.. I don't know did these actually fix it but

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xXLashkeXx
Field Medic
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24 posts 23 Apr 2018 joined
18 Jul 2023 at 18:33 #4

For me it just stuck up on the first screen , it doesn't even showing me the connecting to servers , I tried most fixes from youtube but nothing it still doesn't launch

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Reaprer6969
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14 posts 27 Nov 2025 joined
18 Jul 2023 at 18:56 #5

I think it's an issue with the game and HDD's as I get the infinite loading screen and have to force close the game and start it up a second time, meanwhile my brother doesn't (he's got an SSD)

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xXLashkeXx
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24 posts 23 Apr 2018 joined
18 Jul 2023 at 20:02 #6

I think it's an issue with the game and HDD's as I get the infinite loading screen and have to force close the game and start it up a second time, meanwhile my brother doesn't (he's got an SSD)
Well I have an SSD so I don't think it's the problem . For Me i get infinite loading screen in first , second , third try ....just doesn't stop loading

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lolikovski
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21 posts 22 Oct 2021 joined
8 Aug 2023 at 03:47 #7

I also have the same issue as described by this post, does anyone know if this is planned to be addressed by Battle Field, if a lot of people are experiencing this it should be brought up in multiple forums or places people who work for or with the game can possibly get this to the right people to fix. If enough people experience this it should be something they would fix with a future patch.

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disprove
Covert Ops
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55 posts 19 Jun 2020 joined
8 Aug 2023 at 06:19 #8

It seems to be a very common problem. And take this for what it is worth. When I tried to start playing it regularly, it happens a lot less now. But the other day I experienced it again for what seemed 4-5 attempts. I usually try either steam or origin, whichever fails I try the other.

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Vanhosiik123
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20 posts 6 Jun 2021 joined
3 Jul 2024 at 19:21 #9

I set the .exe file to run in compatibility mode for windows 8 and to run as administrator and it worked. I'm not sure which one did it, but hopefully this helps.

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Boris_1x
Field Medic
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25 posts 13 May 2022 joined
8 Sep 2024 at 09:59 #10

I set the .exe file to run in compatibility mode for windows 8 and to run as administrator and it worked. I'm not sure which one did it, but hopefully this helps.
Did not work for me.

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kein_prime
Field Medic
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23 posts 5 Dec 2019 joined
8 Sep 2024 at 12:23 #11

not working for me as well loading screen forever !

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Fantazer_mamun
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13 posts 11 Jan 2020 joined
25 Oct 2025 at 18:11 #12

I will give 1 cent to whoever helps me work it

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ecstazy_ezy
Boot Camp
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7 posts 18 Jul 2021 joined
26 Oct 2025 at 12:20 #13

I will give 1 cent to whoever helps me work it
Don't click on anything while the game boots, press launch and then just let the game boot. If that doesnt work, press play, click on the tab or icon ONCE when the game begins booting/a tab appears, and then just let it do it's thing. I haven't had any problems for a while honestly but clicking off the game as it booted would commonly break it for some reason! :D

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sanya9272
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12 posts 30 Jun 2020 joined
16 May 2026 at 13:10 #14

Happens on PlayStation to this is a battlefield problem I have had this same problem with many of them for years never sorted always get turn crossplay on or used to be Nat type stuff never found the issue 2042 has now started since bf6 come out.
Seems to happen when the next release comes out.

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Kovikson
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13 posts 9 Apr 2026 joined
16 May 2026 at 19:26 #15

Hello,
After I log in to BF2042, I can't access the battle episodes (battle options). Please help me.
Thank you!

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