Time to play ranked again.
The “Ranked Not Initialized” error can be a frustrating roadblock for Apex Legends players eager to climb the ranks.
While it can be caused by various factors, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you troubleshoot and fix this issue.
How to fix the Ranked Not Initialized error in Apex Legends
The Ranked Not Initialized error can happen because of various factors. The most common one is the Apex Legends servers experiencing downtime or instability.
Corrupted game files can prevent the game from accessing ranked data. It’s also a good idea to check for poor internet connection or network that can restrict your ability to connect to ranked servers.
Solutions to Ranked Not Initialized error
Here are some of the common ways you can
- Check server status: Visit the official Apex Legends social media channels or forums to see if there are any reported server issues.
- Restart game: A simple restart can often resolve temporary glitches. Close Apex Legends completely, restart your PC or console and then launch the game again.
- Verify game files: Corrupted game files can cause various issues, including the “Ranked Not Initialized” error. Verify the integrity of your game files through Origin or Steam. For Steam, right-click on Apex Legends in your library, select “Properties,” then “Local Files,” and finally “Verify Integrity of Game Files.” If you are on Origin, right-click on Apex Legends in your library, and select “Repair Game.”
- Clear game cache: Accumulated cache data can sometimes interfere with game performance. Clearing the game cache can help resolve the issue.
- Disable overlays: Overlays from other applications like Discord or Steam can conflict with Apex Legends. Try disabling them temporarily to see if it resolves the problem.
The above solutions should solve the Ranked Not Initialized error for most people, but if you are still getting the error, try contacting EA support.
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