EA SPORTS FC™ 25 offers more ways to win, with exciting new features and enhanced realism.
The game introduces 5v5 Rush to team up, Clubs, or Kick-Off modes to build a 5-a-side squad.
Tactical control is improved through an upgraded AI system powered by real-world data.
Player Roles now mirror the behavior of real-world pros, adding a new level of authenticity.
In Career Mode, new options let you shape the biggest football storylines with Live Start Points.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix “EA Servers are unavailable right now” in FC 25 on Xbox One/X/S, PlayStation, or PC.
How to Fix “EA Servers are unavailable right now” in FC 25
Fix 1: Check the server status of FC 25
- Go to help.ea.com/en/help/faq/are-ea-servers-down.
- Check if “EA app”, “Ea Play”, or “EA SPORTS FC™ 25” is down.
- If one or more of the servers are down, you need to wait for them to be back online.
Tip: You can also check if FC 25 is down by following @EASFCDirect and @EAHelp on 𝕏.
Fix 2: Restart your router and console/PC
- Unplug your router and wait for 30 seconds.
- Plug your router back and wait for it to fully reconnect.
- Restart your console or PC:
- PC: Start Menu > Restart.
- PlayStation: Hold the PS button > Power > Restart.
- Xbox: Xbox button > Power & System > Restart Console.
Fix 3: Clear cache on console/PC
Clear cache on PC:
- Close the Origin or the EA app.
- Navigate to this folder: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Origin (or the Electronic Arts folder).
- Delete the “AvatarsCache”, “Web Cache”, and/or “OfflineCache” folder.
- Try launching FC 25 again.
Clear cache on console:
- Power off your console.
- Unplug the power cable from the back of your console.
- Wait for 30 seconds and plug the power cable back.
- Power on your console and try launching FC 25 again.
Fix 4: Update FC 25
- PC: Launch Steam/Origin/EA, go to your library, select FC 25, check for updates, and update the game.
- PlayStation: Go to your library > highlight FC 25 > select “Options” > Select “Check for Update” > Update.
- Xbox: Press the Xbox button > My games & apps > Sell all > Manage updates > FC 25 > Update.
Fix 5: Use alternate DNS settings
Change your DNS on PC:
- Search for “Control Panel” using Windows Search and open it.
- Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Connections (e.g. Ethernet).
- Select “Properties” and double-click “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
- Enable “Use the following DNS server addresses”.
- Enter “8.8.8.8” as the preferred DNS server.
- Enter “8.8.4.4” as the alternate DNS server.
- Select “OK”, open the Epic Games Launcher, and try signing in to it.
Change your DNS on PlayStation:
- PS4/PS5 settings menu > Network > Set Up Internet Connection.
- Select Wi-Fi or LAN, depending on your connection type.
- IP address setting: Automatic.
- DHCP Host Name: Do Not Specify.
- DNS settings: Manual.
- Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8
- Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4
- MTU settings: Automatic.
- Proxy server: Do not use.
Change your DNS on Xbox:
- Open your Xbox settings.
- General > Network settings > Advanced settings.
- DNS settings > Manual.
- Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8
- Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4
Fix 7: Rebuild database
Rebuild PlayStation database:
- Shut down your PlayStation.
- Press and hold the power button on your console for 7 seconds (until you hear two beeps).
- Connect your controller to your console using a USB cable and press the PlayStation button.
- Select “Rebuild Database” and select “OK”.
- Launch FC 25.
Rebuild Xbox database:
- Hold the Xbox power button for 10 seconds.
- Unplug the power cable for 30 seconds and plug it back.
- Power on your Xbox and launch FC 25.
Fix 8: Flush your DNS
Flush your DNS on PC:
- Search for “cmd” using Windows Search and run it as an administrator.
- Type these three codes and press enter after each one:
- netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
- netsh winsock reset
- ipconfig /flushdns
- Launch FC 25.
Further reading
How to Do the I Can’t Hear You Celebration by Memphis Depay in FC 25
