How to fix : Origin ‘Verifying Game Files’ error in Apex Legends Season 14

• Apex Legends Season 14 Patch Notes details and leaks

What is the Origin ‘Verifying Game Files’ error in Apex Legends Season 14 ?

The Apex Legends: Hunted patch has just dropped and unfortunately it looks like the Origin launcher seems to be causing issues for those on PC trying to update their games.

We are aware of an issue preventing players from installing the @PlayApex update through Origin and are actively investigating. Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this.

— Respawn (@Respawn) August 9, 2022

How to fix : Origin ‘Verifying Game Files’ error in Apex Legends Season 14 ?

Try 3 ways below to fix this error :

1: Restart the Origin application :

1. Pause your installation
2. Click “Origin” in the top left of the launcher
3. Click “Exit” and re-open Origin

2: Clear your Origin cache

To clear your Origin cache on Windows PC (per EA):

1. Click “Origin” in the top left of the launcher =>  Click “Exit”
2. Hold the “Windows key” + “R”
3. In the command box that opens, type %ProgramData%/Origin and click button “OK”
4. Delete all the files and folders inside it except for “LocalContent”
5. Hold the “Windows key” + “R” again
6. In the command box that opens, type %AppData% and click button “OK”
7. In the “Roaming” folder that opens, delete the “Origin” folder
8. Click on “AppData” in the address bar
9. Open the “Local” folder => Delete the Origin folder in there
10. Restart your PC and log back into Origin

3: Reinstall Origin

Origin players who are stuck on 'Verifying Game Files' after the update – try uninstalling and reinstalling Origin.

Don't worry, it won't uninstall Apex too 👍

— Apex Legends News (@alphaINTEL) August 9, 2022

To reinstall Origin on Windows PC (per EA):

1. Open the “Control Panel” by searching for it in the “Start” menu
2. Click “Uninstall a program” under “Programs”
3. Click “Origin,” then click “Uninstall”
4. You’ll get a warning that EA games may not be functional
5. Click “Uninstall”
6. Re-download Origin from the Origin website