How to Fix Apex Legends Error Code 23

We rarely see this error on 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 account, then it triggers Error Code 23. To sync the countries, use the same countries on your both account. With different countries preferences, Apex Legends is unable to complete the matchmaking so it promotes the error.

Clear Temporary Files

The system stores some temporary files to load the game faster, it consists of some important elements but sometimes due to unexpected failure like network or power outage files got corrupted or detected due to missing files game become 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, Deleted all the files (Press Ctrl + A, and Press Deleted.)
That’s it, Restart your PC.

The integrity of your Game Files

Sometimes due to unexpected outages, your game files get damaged or either 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 the 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 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 don’t know before this, 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
Look for Microsoft Visual C++ 2015/2017 Redistribution
Once you find it, Select it and click on Change/Repair
After this follow 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 support page, where you will find your GPU’s latest driver. Simply download and install GPU Driver for the latest version.

Close Apex Legend

Try to force close your Apex Legends Service from your Taskbar after force closing Apex Legend and re-launching the game.

Open the 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 End Task and after that go to the Details Tab
Check if Apex Legends appears, end those services as well
That’s it!

Reinstall Apex Legend

If you are still having the same issue then you need to re-install 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 re-install the Apex Legends. In case you still encounter this error, try to get in touch with 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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