If the game starts but stays black with sound:
Cached data can become corrupted over time, leading to launch failures. Clear Direct X Shader Cache: Press the , type Disk Cleanup , and press Enter. Select your main drive (usually C:) and click OK. Check the box next to DirectX Shader Cache . Click OK and confirm Delete Files . Clear EA App Cache: Open the EA App. Click the three lines (menu) in the top-left corner. Go to Help > App Recovery . Click Clear Cache . 6. Force Windowed Mode via Launch Options nfs payback black screen fix
: If you are on a laptop with both integrated and dedicated graphics, ensure the game is forced to use the high-performance GPU in your Radeon Settings or NVIDIA Control Panel . If the game starts but stays black with