Error E-0501 / E-0502: Easy Anti-Cheat blocked

Checked Nov 9, 2026 for Early Access

E-0501 and E-0502 mean Easy Anti-Cheat is not running, corrupted or blocked by other software. Launch only through Steam, stop your antivirus, verify the files and restart your PC.

What it means

Easy Anti-Cheat isn’t running, is corrupted or is blocked by third-party software.

Fix

  1. Launch the game only through Steam.
  2. Stop your antivirus.
  3. Verify file integrity through Properties in Steam.
  4. Restart your PC.

Still failing? Send support a screenshot and your UID. All error codes

Sources and verification

Checked against the following sources on Nov 9, 2026. Early Access mechanics may change.

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