Can you still use Origin instead of EA app?

For Mac OS users, Origin continues to be the application of choice and EA has not announced any changes. In a blog post about the Mac application, EA said "Origin for Mac is still the place you can access your games. As things evolve, we'll have more information to share in the coming months."

Can I use Origin instead of EA desktop?

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.

Can I still use Origin to play Sims 4?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.

What is the difference between Origin and EA app?

What's the difference between the EA app and Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.

Is EA and Origin the same account?

New name, new look, same great benefits: EA Access and Origin Access are now EA Play. Get more info on the change here.

I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)

Is Origin being shut down?

Electronic Arts is shutting down Origin! The launcher is getting replaced by the EA app.

Can I still download Origin?

Is Origin still available? Yes, Origin is still available but EA has announced it will phase out the platform and replace it with the EA App. However, not all titles and content are yet available in the new EA App.

How do I change Origin to EA?

For players currently using Origin, you'll “soon” be invited to switch over. “By the time you receive your invite, all your games and content, including games previously installed, will be ready and waiting for you on the EA app,” EA says. Saves and your friends list will transfer over as well.

Will Origin games transfer to EA app?

Will all my games and content transfer to the EA app? By the time you receive your invite through Origin, all your games, DLC and other content should be ready to launch through the EA app.

How to download Origin in 2023?

Why I Cannot install Origin?

The Origin doesn't have elevated permissions for installation. The app is facing network problems such as disconnection, firewall blocking, or proxy use. An antivirus program is interfering with the installation. There is not enough space for Origin to install.

What is Origin called now?

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.

Will I lose my Origin games?

EA assures existing users that the transition will be easy and that they won't lose access to their content, saves and installed games. Their Origin friends list will automatically transfer, too, making it easy to pick up where they left off.

What will happen to my Origin account?

Those who already have an Origin account will be automatically invited to transfer all their games, cloud saves, friends lists, and content onto the EA app seamlessly.

Why is my EA app not working?

Try re-installing the EA app

Open the Control Panel (find it by searching Control Panel in the Start menu). Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. Click on the EA app and uninstall. Reinstall the EA app, then try installing your game again.

Will EA abandon 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.

Why are all my Origin games gone?

If your purchase processed but you still don't see your game

Click on the Origin menu in the Origin client and select Reload Page. If this does not work, log out of Origin and log back in again. This will refresh your Game Library in the Origin client. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling Origin.

How do I get my Origin games back?

Can you still download Origin on Windows?

Origin is an application for your PC or Mac. You can use it to download, manage, and play your games from anywhere. Download Origin for Mac or PC to set up your Game Library and start playing.

Why can't I launch games on Origin?

Resetting the Hosts file in the Windows 10 operating system will help to solve the problem with the origin games not launching error. It will be useful for you to know that every next installation of Windows OS contains a Hosts file. This file is required to redirect websites to the required IP addresses.

Can Origin run on Windows 11?

These system requirements apply to the most recent release of Origin and OriginPro. Hard Disk Space: 2.0 GB of free hard disk space for program installation + Help files (does not include data storage). Browser: It requires Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7, or Microsoft Edge on Windows 11.

Is EA Play still available?

EA Play is available for one monthly fee on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. It is available standalone or as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at no extra cost.

Why cant I download Origins on my PC?

Restart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot. Make sure that your UAC is enabled and set to notify. Download the latest version of Origin and install the client - make sure to run the setup file with administrator rights. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports.

Will my Origin games transfer to a new computer?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.

What happens if I reinstall Origin?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.