All EA games affected as publisher's server network struggles amid Anthem demo launch Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. All EA games affected as publisher's server network struggles amid Anthem demo launch Log-in issues now being reported too. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 25 Jan 2019 106 comments Players are struggling to get online in the likes of FIFA, Battlefield 5, and Star Wars: Battlefront 2, as EA continues to experience issues across its entire server network following the launch of Anthem's VIP demo earlier today. EA's server troubles began around 5pm UK time this evening, as BioWare's VIP demo event got underway. In the rush to play, servers quickly became overwhelmed, with players reporting continued difficulties joining a session. Community manager Jesse Anderson was quick to respond, telling players via Twitter that, "Servers are getting SLAMMED", and that the "team is working on it as we speak." Shortly after, EA Help reported that "more server capacity" was being added in a bid to ease network woes. However, despite access to the event being restricted to Origin subscribers and those that pre-ordered the game, problems joining the Anthem demo have persisted. What's more, as the evening has drawn on, players have started experiencing issues with other EA online games, including FIFA, Battlefield 5, and Star Wars: Battlefront 2. Although Anthem's server status page is currently reporting that everything is EA-OK, and that all servers are up, various people-in-the-know have confirmed that all games across the network are currently experiencing difficulties. EA Dice's Ben Walke, for instance, posted that, "this is affecting multiple EA titles. I'm currently watching a lot of people work on the issue, and pretending to know what they are talking about." Corey Andress, the global manager of EA's community engagement team, meanwhile, wrote that "servers are being impacted in all EA games. The situation is fluid and I don't have anything more to share right now. Obviously as I hear more, I will." It's currently unclear how long the issues might take to resolve, particularly as EA Help is now reporting that it's "also looking into login issues across all of our games and services". I'll update the story as it develops. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store