I was playing EA FC 26 recently, and everything was working fine until I entered FUT Draft. The game started crashing unexpectedly, and it was really frustrating because it was happening right in the middle of the game mode.

At first, I thought it was just a random game glitch, but after checking a few things, I found that the problem was related to my system configuration.

After trying a few fixes, I managed to get FUT Draft working again. Here, I’ll discuss the methods that fixed the issue for me, along with other solutions you can try if EA FC 26 keeps crashing on your PC or console.

Digging Into The Mystery Behind The Crashes

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Before jumping into the fixes, let’s understand why this problem happens.

FUT Draft is an online game mode, so it depends on multiple things working correctly. The most common reasons behind crashes include:

Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers
Game running on the wrong graphics card
Corrupted game files
EA App cache issues
Internet connection problems
Missing game updates
EA server issues
Console cache problems

Now let’s go through the fixes one by one.

What Worked For Me To Fix UT Draft Crashing in EA FC 26

Now that we know the possible reasons behind FUT Draft crashing in EA FC 26, let’s move to the troubleshooting steps.

I’ll start with the fixes that are most likely to solve the issue, like checking graphics drivers and game files, and then move toward other solutions that can help if the problem is related to settings, cache, internet connection, or EA servers.

Try these methods one by one and check after each step if FUT Draft starts working normally again.

Taming The Graphics Drivers

If FUT Draft is crashing in EA FC 26, the most likely cause is outdated or corrupted graphics drivers, which can be fixed by reinstalling the latest drivers.

Right-click on the Windows Search button and choose Device Manager.
Go to the Display Adapters section and then expand it.
Right-click on your Graphics driver.
Select the Update Driver option.

Click on the Search Automatically for Drivers option and follow the instructions provided onscreen to download and install the latest driver. If updating graphics drivers does not work, you can reinstall them.
Expand the Display Adapters section and right-click on your Graphics driver.
Click on the Uninstall device option and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. After installation of the drivers, install them again.
For the AMD graphics driver, install the Radeon app. Then run it. Similarly, for NVIDIA graphics drivers, install and run the GeForce Experience.
You should visit the official websites of your Graphics Card manufacturer to update your graphics card drivers.

These websites are – https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/) + (https://www.amd.com/en/support. You can follow this guide if you want to update your NVIDIA graphics drivers.

Download the latest drivers for the graphics card installed on your computer from these websites. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation process.
Once done, restart your PC. Then rerun the app to check for any updates. If any updates are available, download and install them.

Running The Game on a Dedicated Graphics Card

If you have multiple GPUs for your system, then make sure to use the one for gaming as this can tackle the graphics-intensive tasks well.

So, using the dedicated GPU for gaming can avoid issues while playing FC 26.

You can follow the method shown here check if you’re running the dedicated graphics card.

There are different other ways to check that, depending on your operating system and the specific card you have.

Open Device Manager using Windows search.
Expand Display adapters.
You should see two adapters listed here – one for your dedicated graphics card and one for your integrated graphics card. The dedicated graphics card will have a longer and more specific name than the integrated one. The dedicated graphics card may also have a higher memory size listed. So, make sure to run the game with a higher memory size to avoid loading or crashing Checking

Internet Connection Woes

A stable internet connection is crucial for online game modes like FUT Draft. To resolve FC 26 online connection issues, ensure your connection is strong and stable. Try a wired connection if you’re on Wi-Fi.

You can check the internet speed from speedtest.net from another device provided it is connected to the same internet. If the internet connection is slow then contact your service provider for help. You can also restart your router or modem and check if that works.

Clearing Console’s Cache

On consoles, clearing the cache can resolve various performance issues, including crashes.

For PlayStations, power off your console, unplug it from the power outlet, and wait for about 30 seconds before plugging it back in.
For your Xbox, hold the power button on the console until it shuts down, then unplug it from the wall for a few seconds before restarting.

Verifying The Game Updates and Verify Game Files

Make sure your game has all the latest patches and updates installed. Developers frequently release patches to fix bugs and improve performance.

Verifying the game files should fix the problem if there are any missing or corrupted game files.

Here’s how to verify game files from Steam:

Open the Steam Library.
Right-click on the Game and expand its Properties.
Click on Installed Files and select Verify integrity of game files.

Wait till the verification process completes. Once the game is verified, re-launch the game and check.
Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches that cause crashes. So, you can close the game completely and restart your console.

Sweeping Out the EA App Cache

The Corrupted cache can create problems and cause these types of errors. So, you should also clear the EA app cache and reconfigure it. But before doing it close the EA app from the Task Manager.

Press Windows + R to launch the Run utility.
Type %localappdata% in the Run command box and press Enter.
Delete the EADesktop and Electronic Arts folders from the Local folder.

When the Servers Take a Timeout

The issue can also occur if the EA account is not read from the server. This can happen if the server is under maintenance or if there is any server outage.

So, you can check the EA server status from this link. If there is any issue on the server side then wait till the server becomes up and live again. If this did not fix the issue, you can report this to FC 26 Support Team.

Wrapping Up

So these are the fixes you can try if FUT Draft keeps crashing in EA FC 26. In my case, updating the graphics driver and making sure the game was using the dedicated GPU helped solve the issue.

However, depending on your system, the cause can be different. Start with the graphics driver, verify game files, clear the EA cache, and check the server status. If this guide helped you, write to us in the comments section below. Stay tuned for more such fixes.