Can I get EA Play on Steam if I have it on Origin?

Is EA Play available on other platforms? Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4.

Should I get EA Play on Origin or Steam?

Actually I'd say getting it on Origin/EA App is better. The Steam version requires Origin anyway, furthermore the EA App is incompatible to Sims on Steam and using the Steam version of any EA game will prevent you from using the EA app if you care for that (EA App replaces Origin while Steam requires Origin).

Can I have both EA Play and Origin?

Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? You don't need to have both clients installed, you can have only one if you prefer. However, EA Desktop is still in beta, so there may be certain games or features that don't appear in that client that will show in Origin instead.

Is EA getting rid of Origin?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.

How do I transfer games from Origin to Steam?

DO NOT! Get EA PLAY ON STEAM!

Is it worth getting EA Play on Steam?

EA Play is overwhelmingly worth the money, even if you only subscribe to one month. Worth mentioning that if you find enough enjoyment from a couple of months of EA Play, then you should strongly consider the annual subscription.

Is EA Play account the same as Origin?

In 2020, EA merged its EA Access and Origin Access Basic subscription services together into one, which became EA Play. It also renamed Origin Access Premier to EA Play Pro.

Is Origin as good as Steam?

Why do gamers prefer Steam to Origin? The reason is very simple: Steam offers better services. Steam has most games from third-party publishers, and it also boasts of the biggest library of games. As for EA Origin, it does stock few third-party games other than EA's, but typically, Steam has it beat on pricing.

Why do I need Origin if I have Steam?

It's used for account management and ownership verification. If your concern is playing your games offline, you can choose to Go Offline within the Origin menu. You then shouldn't have any issues if connectivity is a potential problem area.

How do I link EA Play to Steam?

How much is EA Play for a year?

How much does EA Play cost? EA Play is just $4.99 a month or $29.99 for a full year. EA Play Pro is $14.99 a month or $99.99 for a full year.

What is EA equivalent to Steam?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...

Do I keep games forever with EA Play?

I'll clarify: The games you purchase using the EA Play discount that an active membership gives, remain yours to keep and play even after the membership expire.

Are games cheaper with EA Play?

Previously called EA Access on Xbox One and PS4, and Origin Access on PC, EA Play is a subscription service that offers "all-you-can-eat" access to Electronic Arts' back catalogue of games, plus timed trials and early access for new games. You also get 10 per cent off the purchase of new or future games.

How does EA Play work on Steam?

As an EA Play member, you'll score an automatic 10% discount on EA digital purchases from Steam, including new releases and pre-orders. Ditto for expansions, game packs, points, you name it. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your discount only applies to the platform you joined on.

Will I lose my games if I cancel EA Play?

If you cancel you will keep your game progress, but won't be able to play EA Play games unless you purchase them or resubscribe. After you cancel your subscription, you will keep your benefits until the end of the current subscription period.

Will I lose my games if I cancel EA access?

If you cancel, you'll lose all EA Play benefits (access to the Play List, you won't continue to accumulate in-game member rewards, etc.)

When did EA leave Steam?

EA infamously broke up with Valve's Steam platform with the release of Crysis 2 in 2011. It blamed Steam's “set of business terms” for developers for preventing the release of that game due to a deal Crysis 2 developer Crytek had with another service.

What is EA Play vs EA Play Pro Steam?

EA Play Pro is a Origin exclusive subscription, therefore you need to buy that subscription on Origin and also launch the game via Origin. We only offer the Standard EA Play subscription via Steam, so you can't play the game via Steam if you want to own EA Play Pro.

How do I upgrade to EA Pro on Steam?

Is EA Play 10 hours per day?

As we all know, if you are an ea play subscriber, you can play some games for unlimited time as long as you;re subscribed. But other new-release games have a limitation, to play them for a maximum of 10 hours.

What game has made EA the most money?

FIFA — EA Sports

FIFA is the most successful sports video game franchise of all time, and that really shouldn't be all that surprising.

How much of a discount is EA Play?

Save 10% on purchases of Electronic Arts digital content including game downloads, Season Passes, points packs and DLC.

Can I use my Origin apex account on Steam?

Never fear, though, as you can now make the switch over to Steam in Apex Legends pretty easily by linking your Origin account – keeping all of your stats and items. Steam EA's subscription service, EA Play, is now available through Steam.

How do I transfer Apex Origin to Steam?