Updated 18:08 27 Sep 2022 GMT+1Published 18:06 27 Sep 2022 GMT+1

FIFA 23 servers go down during early access launch

Error message appeared.

Nasir Jabbar

EA is investigating reports of some players being unable to connect to its servers amid the early access for FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 launched its early access period today for those who bought the Ultimate Edition.

But gamers are getting an error message that is preventing them from playing the game.

Image: EA Sports

"The FUT service is currently experiencing a high volume of server traffic. Please try again later," the message reads.

EA addressed the servers going down, issuing a statement on Twitter.

"We are investigating reports of some players being unable to connect to EA Servers and will provide an update in this thread when available," the statement read.

We are investigating reports of some players being unable to connect to EA Servers and will provide an update in this thread when available.
— FIFA Direct Communication (@EAFIFADirect) September 27, 2022

Gamers took to social media to vent their frustration over the servers going down.

Everyone sitting down this evening to play Fifa 23 only to find out the servers are down pic.twitter.com/HbMIUunJcj
— WEBB (@UtdWebbb) September 27, 2022

EA servers down for FIFA 23? pic.twitter.com/VkY9dO6rgz
— FUT Watch (@FutWatch) September 27, 2022

Everyone in the UK, coming home from work to find out FIFA 23, EA Servers are down already. #FUT23 pic.twitter.com/rSajwAFTos
— Jacob Price (@JakePrice1927) September 27, 2022

How are the fifa servers already down 😂
— Joe Robertson (@J_robertson01) September 27, 2022

Pre order fifa to play it 3 days early for the servers to be down surely some compensation packs ??? #fifa23 #fut
— Jacob payne (@jacobpayne212) September 27, 2022

Is anyone else's ea play fifa trial not working every time I load up it says there's an issue with the servers but I see other people playing them
— Bobby Wilson (@BobbyWilsob) September 27, 2022

just in time for the release, the servers are down
EA is by far the most pathetic publisher in gaming history #FIFA23 #FIFA #FUT23
— Der Dingo (@FiesesLama) September 27, 2022

FIFA 23 is set to launch for all players on Friday, September 30.

Featured Image Credit: EA Sports

Topics: EA Sports, FIFA 23, Football

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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