Do I need EA account for Game Pass?

Will I need an EA account and the EA app to play EA Play games on Windows 10/11? Yes. If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass member, you'll need to link your Xbox and EA accounts and make sure that you have installed the EA app, now in beta, to enjoy EA Play titles on PC.

Do I need EA Play for Game Pass?

Yes! Your Xbox Game Pass subscription gives you a full EA Play membership, which includes 10% off of full games, DLC, and more. Game Pass Ultimate members can use their discount in the Microsoft Store or the EA app Store, while Game Pass for PC members can only use their discount in the EA app Store.

Do you need an EA account to play on Xbox?

You need to have an EA Account to play our games. Don't have an account? We'll ask you to create one the first time you play one of our games on your Xbox.

Do I keep my games if I cancel EA access?

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.

Can I still play games after EA access expires?

As part of your EA Play subscription, you can play selected titles with a 10-hour trial. Once the trial time has expired for the game you're playing, it can't be reinstated, nor can you add to any remaining trial time.

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What if I want to cancel EA Play before my membership ends?

Things to know:

When you cancel, you'll have access to all membership features until the start of your Next Billing Date. If your membership expires or you cancel it, you won't be able to play games available with EA Play unless you've purchased them separately, or you reactivate your membership.

What happens if I unlink my EA account from Xbox?

When you unlink a platform account from your EA Account, you can link it to another EA Account, but your in-game progress will not transfer over. That means you'll permanently lose access to all of the following: games and game progress. DLC, expansions, and anything extra you have for your game.

Is EA account same as Xbox login?

If you've played an EA Play game on your Xbox console, your Xbox and EA accounts are likely linked, so you should sign in to the Xbox app for Windows with the same Xbox account you use for console.

Is EA account same as Xbox?

If you made your EA Account using the same email address you use for your platform-specific account, load any EA game on your Xbox, PlayStation®, or Switch, and your accounts should automatically connect.

Why is EA Play included with Game Pass?

EA partnered with Microsoft so that Xbox Game Pass subscribers would have access to the basic EA Play service at no additional cost. It is included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass for PC.

How do I link my EA Play and Game Pass?

Just install an EA game from the Xbox app. It will log you into EA Desktop and link your accounts giving you EA play with Game Pass membership. If it gives you any error or does not recognize your Game Pass membership, sign in with your EA account on the EA website.

Are EA accounts free?

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 an EA account on Xbox?

EA Play is an Electronic Arts paid subscription program that gives members access to EA games for one price.

What is an EA account?

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.

Why is EA Play not working on Game Pass?

If your Xbox profile is linked to your EA account we just need to refresh it. Please sign out on your EA Desktop App, from there sign out and then quit the EA Desktop app before signing back in.

What does Game Pass include?

How do I create an EA account on my Xbox?

What happens if you delete your EA account?

To cancel the EA account subscription, you should contact EA customer service directly. This can be done via email through your EA account as well as by phone. Keep in mind when canceling all user and data, and all access to purchased games, in-game purchases, and linked data will be lost.

How do I cancel my EA subscription on Xbox?

How do I find out what accounts are linked to my Xbox account?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Linked social accounts.

How do I opt out of EA?

Log into your EA account on EA.com to change your email preferences online or you can email [email protected] (subject header Email Opt-Out) or write to Electronic Arts Inc., ATTN: Email Opt-Out, 209 Redwood Shores Pkwy, Redwood City, CA, 94065, USA.

Why do I have to make an EA account?

The EA-account is totally free, it's similar to a steam account. You need this account to use the online features of all recent EA games (including FIFA).

Can you share EA Game Pass?

Each individual on a Friends & Family membership receives their own unique access to the entire Game Pass Ultimate library across Xbox and PC, EA Play, and other benefits like exclusive member discounts.