Do I need Origin if I have EA?

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.

Should I uninstall Origin if I have EA Play?

If you've installed Origin on your Mac to play EA games and now no longer need it, you should uninstall it to free up space. Not only will you create room on your boot drive for other applications, but you will remove the risk of Origin files that haven't been updated conflicting with other software you install later.

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.

Is Origin separate from EA?

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 EA App replace 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.

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

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.

Will I lose my games on Origin?

All saved games, be they stored locally or in the cloud, will also be transferred, so you don't need to worry about losing any progress in your favorite releases. Your Origin friends list will also migrate to the new software.

How do I merge Origin and EA?

Is it better to get EA Play on Steam or Origin?

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).

Are EA games better on Origin or Steam?

Steam is better than Origin in every category. Steam has a better variety of games than Origin (Almost every game on Origin is also on Steam), Steam is maintained better by its developers, and it has a much larger community of players than Origin has. EA has even stated plans to stop supporting Origin.

Can you have Origin and EA Play at the same time?

@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.

Is it OK to uninstall Origin?

What happens when I uninstall the Origin client? 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.

Can I still play Sims 4 if I delete Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!

Do I need Origin to play Sims 4?

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. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.

Do I need both Origin and EA app?

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.

Why did my Sims game disappear on Origin?

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.

Is there a way to play Sims without downloading Origin?

you need Origin in order to play the game. There's no legal way around it.

What happens if I delete my Origin account?

You lose all progress in your games. You lose any items you've bought in-game. You lose access to any subscription services on your account. You won't be able to recover your progress on any new device you use.

How do you play Sims 4 offline with EA?

When opening Origin, you'll be automatically connected to the net. You can solve that by going to the Origin Tab on top left and selecting ”Go Offline”. After launching The Sims 4, the game will think that you're not connected to the internet and you'll be switched to Offline Mode.

Why can't I uninstall Origin from my PC?

You need to fully close Origin before you uninstall it. Quit out of the Origin client. Open up Task Manager on your computer. To do that, press your CTRL + ALT + Delete buttons all at the same time, then click Task Manager.

Is Origin linked to Steam?

Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account. Steam will install your game and let you know when it's ready to play.

Can you transfer EA games to Steam?

Origin games you've purchased on the native client platform can't be ported over to Steam directly. The easiest way to get full functionality out of an Origin game on Steam is to purchase it through the Steam store.

How do I transfer my apex account from Origin to Steam?

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