Is EA FC 24 down? How to check server status
They can't keep you down forever.
If you're reading this, it means you are failing to log in to the EA Sports FC 24 servers and cannot play the game online. Is EA FC 24 down? Probably.
Even some months into the life of FC 24, EA is still adding new content or fixes into the game. This means FC 24 may often need some server downtime for these changes.
Otherwise, the FC 24 servers may be down for other reasons, or the problem could maybe be on your end, too.
So, is EA FC 24 down, and what should you do if it is (or isn't)? Here's a look at it all, and how to check the FC 24 server status.
Is EA FC 24 down?
Yes, EA Sports FC 24 is currently down.
The game entered a period of downtime at around 6am BST this morning (Wednesday 17th September).
The developers have since announced, several times, that the maintenance period has been extended. It sounds like there are some technical problems going on.
We'd hope to see the game back online in the next few hours. So, hopefully the downtime won't impact your planned game time this evening. Keep checking the official Twitter/X account for new updates.
If you're reading this at some point in the future, whenever you are having any trouble with the online components of the game, don't forget to check your own connection and remember that you can still play offline modes such as your Career Mode save.
If the game's online offerings are still down for you after all your checks are done, check out the key links listed in the section below! These should help you spot any wider problems with the FC 24 servers.
How to check EA FC 24 server status
In the future, it's best to check out the EA FC 24 server status by keeping an eye on the EA Sports FC 24 Direct Communication account on X, formerly Twitter. This account is updated regularly regarding server status issues.
If that account isn't letting you in on any ongoing downtime, it's definitely worth checking out Downdetector (here's the FIFA page and here's a general EA page). The community-generated site ought to let you know when other players are encountering the same or similar issues to you with regards to online connection.
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The comment section on Downdetector (or searching the term on X and selecting to view the latest posts) should give you an insight on what's going on if official channels are remaining silent.
Beyond that, the problem could be on your end. Check your own internet connection, reset the router if needs be and maybe reset your game/console too. Try again a bit later if none of this works.
Hopefully, your issues won't last for too long and you'll be back scoring bags of goals on Ultimate Team before you can say Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
In the meantime, read more on EA FC 24:
- EA FC 24 Division Rivals - rewards explained
- EA FC 24 soundtrack - full list of songs
- EA FC 24 cheapest 84, 85 and 86-rated players - boss that SBC
- Best formation in FC 24 - our favourite tactics
- EA FC 24 Ones to Watch - will they return?
- EA FC 24 chemistry - changes explained
- Best kits in FC 24 - what to wear
- EA FC 24 starter pack - which nation to choose
- EA FC 24 starter teams - best starting squads
- EA FC 24 Evolutions - how do they work?
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Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).
