Apex Legends is a well-known multiplayer game where some players report Apex Legends Error Code 23, due to which they are unable to launch the game client. Error Code 23 prompts the message “Game Client encountered an application error.” We have usually seen such errors with Origin in the past, showing the same error code 23.
The problem is unusable, but the report suggests it occurs mostly with Windows 10 players. There are some potential reasons for this error, and we need to share some troubleshooting methods to quickly fix them. Some of them are directly related to GPU drivers, third-party program conflicts, or missing or temporary files. Let’s begin with the following troubleshooting steps mentioned below:
How to Fix Apex Legends Error Code 23
We rarely see this error in Apex Legends; instead, we have to deal with a system to rectify errors and bugs. So without further ado, let’s get started.
Origin Error Code 23: Fix
If you have set different countries on your Origin and EA accounts, then it triggers Error Code 23. To sync the countries, use the same countries on both accounts. With different countries’ preferences, Apex Legends is unable to complete the matchmaking, so it promotes an error.
Clear temporary files
The system stores some temporary files to load the game faster; they consist of some important elements, but sometimes, due to an unexpected failure like a network or power outage, files get corrupted or detected, and the game becomes unstable. This indirectly leads players to launch the game. Here is how you can fix this issue.
- Open the Windows Run Dialog box (shortcut key: Windows + R).
- Type %temp% and hit OK.
- After that, delete all the files (press Ctrl + A and press Delete).
- That’s it. Restart your PC.
The integrity of your game files
Sometimes, due to unexpected outages, your game files get damaged or corrupted. The good news is that it is quite easy to fix using a client’s in-build integrity checker.
For origin,
- Open Origin and open the game library.
- Then right-click on Apex Legends, and from the menu, choose Repair Game.
- I’ll start checking the file and wait for it to finish.
- After completion, check if error code 23 is fixed.
For steam,
- Open Steam and open the game library.
- Right-click on Apex Legends and then click on Properties.
- From there, go to the Local Files tab and choose ‘verify ‘the integrity of the game files.’
- We will start scanning and rectifying missing or corrupt files and wait for the finish.
- That’s it!
Repair Visual C++ 2015/2017
If you didn’t know before, Origin uses the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015/2017 Redistribution package. It is quite easy to repair the Visual C++ package directly from the Control Panel.
- Open Windows Control Panel.
- Click on Programs and go to Programs and Features.
- Looking for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015/2017 Redistribution
- Once you find it, select it and click on Change/Repair.
- After this, follow the on-screen instructions and tweak the settings accordingly.
- Once you finish, reboot your system.
- That’s it!
Update your GPU driver.
Apex recently received a major update, so with the game update, the usual GPU driver is also expected to receive an update. Check if your GPU driver is updated or not. If you find your GPU driver outdated, then download and install the latest version.
Check out the following: GPU Manufacture
Go to your GPU manufacturer’s support page, where you will find your GPU’s latest driver. Simply download and install the GPU driver of the latest version.
Close Apex Legend
Try to force-close your Apex Legends service from your taskbar after force-closing Apex Legends and re-launching the game.
- Open Task Manager and click on the Process tab.
- Look for Apex Legends and then right-click on it, which opens a drop-down menu.
- Click on End Task, and after that, go to the Details Tab.
- Check if Apex Legends appears and those services as well.
- That’s it!
Reinstall Apex Legend.
If you are still having the same issue, then you need to reinstall the game. Simply uninstall the game from the Origin or Steam client, depending on where your game is installed. Ensure that you completely remove all the Apex Legends elements.
After uninstalling, reboot your computer and reinstall Apex Legends. In case you still encounter this error, try to get in touch with an Apex Legends Developer through their social profile. Also, we can expect the patch update to roll out to fix this issue.
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