EA FC 24 Launch Marred by Game-Breaking Bugs, Frustrated Players Label It an "Absolute Failure"

EA FC 24, the latest installment in the football gaming franchise, made its official debut on September 29, ushering in a new era with a rebrand and a slew of fresh and overhauled features. However, like many game launches, FC 24 arrived with its fair share of bugs and glitches that marred the experience for players.

These issues ranged from menu freezes that necessitated game restarts to problematic user interface (UI) issues. In response, the game developers swiftly released an update aimed at improving stability and resolving various issues. Despite these efforts, some players have labeled the game an "absolute failure".

One frustrated FC 24 player took to Reddit on October 7 to vent their frustrations, expressing disappointment that the game launched with game-breaking bugs and glitches. They highlighted the significance of this launch for EA, as it marked the first year without the official FIFA brand and an opportunity to demonstrate that their football gaming title could compete in the industry.

The player noted, "This is an absolute failure on all levels. Just the list of serious bugs in the game is appalling for a big developer like EA." They pointed out several issues, including UI and menu glitches leading to game freezes, as well as numerous on-the-pitch problems that players have encountered.

Some Reddit users in the replies attributed these issues to the lack of competition in the football gaming space and suggested that the EA developers may have become complacent due to their dominant position in the market.