Need for Speed 2016 don't run [ Edited ]

[takitamziomek]

Hello. I have a problem with NFS from 2016. Well, after downloading in the EA App, the game installs and everything would be fine if it weren't for the fact that it can't be run. A window pops up saying the game is starting, then the EA App disappears and reappears. And the game doesn't start. But interestingly, I downloaded and installed the demo version of NFS from 2016 and the demo version runs without a problem. What's the problem?

NFS purchased on Steam

Configuration:
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400F CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz
32GB RAM
Radeon RX 470 8GB
Windows 11 22H2

[EA_Illium · Accepted solution]

Hey @takitamziomek 

We do not recommend changing installation files as a troubleshooting method, we may see a version of the game launch because it's trying to run the demo version versus the full install. 

I would recommend completely uninstalling and deleting files from both the Demo and the Full Release, then installing just the Full Release. 

If issues continue, then try the steps I previously mentioned to see if there are any changes. 

Thanks!

[EA_Illium]

Hi @takitamziomek 

Can we start by trying the following?

• Repair/Verify your game based on which client you are launching from
• EA App - Repair (Library > Tile Dots > Repair)
• Try the Game in different Compatibility settings
• EA App's Cache (Top Left Menu > Help > App Recovery) 
• Check for other applications that may be limiting EA App or Game performance
• Run the System File Checker tool then Check for Windows and GPU updates  
• Check Drivers, Default to High-Performance GPU: Troubleshooting Graphics issues 

[takitamziomek]

Hi EA_Illium

File integrity is ok. I also did "Repair" in Steam. So it should be fine. I updated the system, as well as the processor and BIOS. The drivers for the RX 470 are also the latest ones downloaded from the manufacturer's website. I haven't checked from a brand new admin account yet.

But there is one but. As I mentioned, the DEMO version works. I compared the files in the folders and they are identical. I started converting files from the DEMO version to the FULL version. That didn't help either. The game still seems to start, but in fact the Launcher comes back again.

I decided to delete all files from the Need for Speed directory. I deleted it. I copied the contents from the DEMO version directory to the FULL version directory. I went back to Launcher. It showed me the DOWNLOAD option. So I clicked. And surprisingly, the game started. I pressed SHIFT + F1 and it says NEED FOR SPEED DELUXE VERSION at the top. And it would be nice because the full version would run for me. But during launch, the STEAM_APPID.TXT file appears in the game directory. The button in the Launcher has changed from DOWNLOAD to PLAY. And when I restart the game, the 8-hour DEMO version starts.

I know I'm tampering with the game files, but every time I delete the contents of the full version from the directory and paste the contents from the demo version, I am able to run my full version when DELUXE EDITION. This is strange.

[EA_Illium · Accepted solution]

Hey @takitamziomek 

We do not recommend changing installation files as a troubleshooting method, we may see a version of the game launch because it's trying to run the demo version versus the full install. 

I would recommend completely uninstalling and deleting files from both the Demo and the Full Release, then installing just the Full Release. 

If issues continue, then try the steps I previously mentioned to see if there are any changes. 

Thanks!

[HEROTPU]

@takitamziomek plug out the PC network cable or disconnection with internet. the game will be run. The idiots EA team dont let u login to Autolog.
EA suck and bad