How to Fix EA Play Trial Error on Madden 24

Restarting your device is the quickest way to fix it

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EA Play Trial Error on Madden 24

Many users have reported getting the EA Play Trial error on Madden 24 error on their computer or console while launching Madden NFL 24. To fix it, try logging into another account, then logout & log back to the main account, ending all processes of the game, checking for updates, restarting your device or console, or reinstalling the game.

How can I fix the EA Play Trial Error on Madden 24?

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The solutions mostly here are for a Windows PC, but the solutions remain the same for those playing the game on Xbox or PlayStation.
  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Navigate to the Processes tab and look for a process related to Electronic Arts and Madden 24.
  3. Once located, right-click the process and select End task from the context menu.End processes - EA Play Trial Error on Madden 24
  4. Also, look for other game-related processes and follow the same steps to close them. Now, restart the game to check if the issue persists.

2. Clear the system cache (for console users)

  1. Press the Guide button on your Xbox/ PS controller.
  2. Go to Settings and select System Settings.
  3. Choose Storage.Storage - EA Play Trial Error on Madden 24
  4. Select a storage device, and press the Y button on your controller to open Device Options.
  5. Click on Clear System Cache under the Device Options screen.Clear system cache
  6. Now click Yes to confirm when you see the storage device maintenance pop-up.

3. Update the game

  1. Press the Windows key, type ea, and click Open.EA OPEN -ea play trial error madden 24
  2. Go to My Game Library, right-click Madden 24, and choose Check for Update or Update Game.
  3. If there is an update available, follow the on-screen instructions to install it.

4. Reinstall the game and game launcher

  1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Go to Apps, then click Installed apps.Apps, installed apps - EA Play Trial Error on Madden 24
  3. Locate the Madden 24 game, click the three dots icon, and select Uninstall.Uninstall the app
  4. Click Uninstall again.
  5. Now locate the Electronic Arts game launcher and delete it, too, using the same steps.
  6. Go to the official website of Electronic Arts and click Download the EA app to get the .exe file.Download EA for Windows
  7. Double-click the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
  8. Once done, launch the game launcher, locate Library, locate the game, and click Install.

If nothing worked for you, you need to contact the Electronic Arts support team and explain to them the issue, & steps taken to fix it for further assistance.

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In conclusion, to fix the EA Play trial error on Madden 24, use another account on EA, close all processes related to the game, then restart it.

Next, check the game for updates, restart your computer, clear the system cache of the console if using, or reinstall the game.

In case you are facing other issues while playing Madden NFL, here is the list of common issues of the game with their solutions; check it out! You can also check out our detailed guide on controller mapping issues.

If you have any questions or suggestions about the subject, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.

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