How to fix Star Wars Squadrons Error Code 918 on PC

Star Wars Squadrons Error Code 918
Star Wars: Squadrons

Star Wars: Squadrons is a space combat game set in the Star Wars universe from Motive Studios and Electronic Arts. The game is now available on PC, Xbox One, PS4, and players can experience the full game in VR on both PC and PSVR. If you are on the PC version and are running into the Star Wars Squadrons Error Code 918, here is how you can fix it.

The game currently has Mixed reviews on Steam, and this is because of some technical issues players are facing. It has reviewed well critically however, and sits on a score of 81 on Metacritic.

Star Wars Squadrons Error Code 918

A few users are facing the following error, and it is related to the firewall as far as we can tell. EA is aware of this and has already assured players that they are working on a fix. As of now, the issue has been resolved for most players, but if you are still running into it, here are a few things you can try.

Fix 1: Run EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe

In your installation folder, try running the EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe and let it install. Some users have reported that this got the game running for them.

Fix 2: Run the game through Geforce Experience

NVIDIA’s Geforce Experience is software that lets you record footage, monitor performance and use various NVIDIA technologies in games. Some users have reported that running the game through this fixes the 819 error.

Fix 3: Port Forward the following ports

You can also try forwarding the following ports on your PC

  • UDP: 443, 3659
  • TCP: 443, 80, 8080

Here is guide on how you can do it.

One of these methods should work you. If not, be patient as EA is actively working to fix it.

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