Can I use my Origin account on EA?
On EA Help
Choose the option to sign in using your platform credentials. Fill in the login details from your platform in the pop-up. If your EA Account and the account you're linking use the same email address, you will be prompted to verify your login.
Is my Origin login the same as EA?
Your EA Account is what you use today to log into Origin – you'll use the same credentials to login to the EA app.Does EA not use Origin anymore?
Electronic Arts have formally launched their new store client doodad after a long open beta, replacing the much-maligned Origin with something they refer to as "the EA app" (its actual name is only "EA"). They say it's faster and better.Why did EA drop Origin?
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 ...Why did EA get rid of Origin?
To streamline branding, EA renamed both EA Access and Origin Access both to EA Play, with the Origin Access Premier named to EA Play Pro. In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor for a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)
Do I need both Origin and EA?
Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? The real answer is Yes, if an older games need origin, the EA beta app won't work, but will try and uninstall origin. Because EA is in beta mode, will they eventually be able to replace the origin app, who knows?!?Can you have both Origin and EA app?
@hosagi Currently you can have both Origin and EA Desktop installed but cannot use them at the same time. If you are trying to install something on Origin and running into an issue we can take a look here, If you wish to use EA Desktop please make a post here.How do I access Origin EA?
If you're in the middle of a game, hold the Shift key and press F1 to access Origin In-Game.How do I activate my Origin key on EA app?
Redeem your product code in the EA app
- Launch the EA app.
- Log in to your EA Account.
- Open My Library.
- Select Redeem Code.
Where are my Origin games in EA App?
Go to the EA Account Settings portal. Click on the EA Play tab.
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Did you buy a full game or an expansion pack?
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Did you buy a full game or an expansion pack?
- Launch the EA app and log in to your account.
- Click on My Collection.
- Hover over the game you bought the expansion pack or DLC for, and click the three dots that appear in the top corner.
- Click Manage add-ons.
Do I have to install Origin to play EA games?
Native games on Steam don't need Origin to launch, but you can only play with friends on the same platform as you. For example, if your friend is playing on Steam, you'll need to play the game on Steam too.What is EA ID on Origin?
The EA / Origin ID uniquely identifies you to others within the EA world. It is where we house all of your personal information, such as your Xbox Live and PSN names.What app replaced Origin?
EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features. Players will now be able to link their account with other platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation and Steam - making cross-play much easier than before.Is EA Play on Steam the same as Origin?
Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your membership is tied to the platform you joined on. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.Does Sims 4 still use Origin?
Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.Does Sims 4 still use Origin?
Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.Can I play EA on Steam but not Origin?
Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your membership is tied to the platform you joined on. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.What replaced Origin?
EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features. Players will now be able to link their account with other platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation and Steam - making cross-play much easier than before.Will Sims be free on Origin?
The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).What happened to all my Origin games?
Click on EA Account and Billing, then Order History. Check the order status there. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed. If your order is not showing, then you may have bought the game on another account.Can I have both EA Play and Origin?
Re: Origin and EA Desktop@hosagi Currently you can have both Origin and EA Desktop installed but cannot use them at the same time.
Do I need both Origin and EA Play?
Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? The real answer is Yes, if an older games need origin, the EA beta app won't work, but will try and uninstall origin. Because EA is in beta mode, will they eventually be able to replace the origin app, who knows?!?Can I link my Origin and Steam EA Play?
Sign in to Steam. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam. Install the EA app if you haven't already. The EA app will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.Should I play apex on Steam or Origin?
Do I still need Origin even I download it here? Same servers, full crossplay/crossprogress between Steam and Origin. And because of the way apex work if origin servers go down you won't be able to play it on steam as well. So just pick the platform you prefer.Does EA Play work across platforms?
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members receive EA Play. EA Play Pro is only available through EA's PC platforms, Origin and the EA app, now in beta. Note If you already subscribe to EA Play Pro, games and add-ons included with EA Play Pro will not reflect in the Xbox app for Windows.
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