Battlefield 6 multiplayer launch — preorder verification errors and launch issues

Release day for the newest Battlefield multiplayer kicked off as scheduled, but many players reported problems: verification errors for EA Store pre-orders and a number of launch crashes on PC. While servers are generally online and operating with queue systems, the initial experience was disrupted for some users.

What happened

• Some players who pre-ordered through EA’s store encountered verification/DLC errors that blocked multiplayer access for hours.
• Several PC players reported crashes right after the splash screen (Steam users among them).
• EA acknowledged connectivity and queue issues and communities asked for fixes and possible compensation.

Where to read more

• GameSpot — server status and launch update: GameSpot article
• EA Community Forum — player reports and EA responses about verification errors: EA Forums thread

Tips if you’re affected

• Check EA Help and the EA forums for official updates and suggested workarounds.
• Restart the client, verify game files, and try signing out/in to your EA account.
• Contact EA Support with purchase receipts if verification/DLC is reported missing.

If you want, I can monitor official updates and add them to the post. Share your launch-day experience below the tweet to help other players and to track how widespread the issues were.