Always launch the game through the "Launch" button in the Mod Manager to bypass the standard EA app settings. Compatibility & Synergies
Use a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the .zip content. EEP23-MainMod-2-0-WIP-4.zip
In the Mod Manager, the EEP Main Mod should generally be placed at the bottom of your active list to ensure it serves as the base for any other add-ons (like face patches or realism mods). Always launch the game through the "Launch" button