Do you need an EA Play membership to play online?

Nope, you can join with a free Xbox Live account if you want. However, you'll need an Xbox Live Gold account if you want to use the online features of any games in the collection (like online multiplayer).

Does EA charge to play online?

Get more game. EA Play* is the ultimate game membership for anyone who loves Electronic Arts games. Don't just get the game. Get more from your game – more rewards, more member-only content, and unlimited access to more top titles for just $4.99 a month.

Can you play EA games without a subscription?

If either subscription expires then you will lose all access to those games, but progress and stats will still be saved until you renew your subscription or purchase the game outright, providing it's on the same platform. You do not need EA Play at all to play the game, it is completely optional.

Why can't my EA account play online?

You can't access online play if your account is suspended or banned. This happens if you broke the rules in the EA User Agreement. Check My Ban History to see if your account is currently suspended or banned. If you think you were suspended or banned by mistake, let us know.

How do I connect to EA Online?

What is EA Play? EA's new game subscription explained

How do I make my EA account online?

Getting started

Set up your new account right here on EA Help. Click Sign Up at the top of any page. You can also create an account once you download the EA app.

What does EA subscription give you?

Get a discount on EA digital purchases

Get more from your game with exclusive challenges and in-game rewards, member-only content. Plus, members save 10% on their EA digital purchases.

Do you keep EA Play games after subscription ends?

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.

What happens when your EA Play expires?

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 is EA Play free?

EA FREE-TO-PLAY GAMES

Get into the action at home or on the go with EA's roster of free-to-play games on console, PC, and mobile. Choose from a lineup of outlaws, soldiers, misfits, and misanthropes then fight your way to the top in Apex Legends.

Is EA Play free with Xbox Live?

EA Play for Xbox is a paid membership service that offers discounts and lets you try new EA games before they launch.

Is there an hour limit on EA Play?

Play select new release EA games for up to 10-hours.

Is EA Play games permanent?

Members have unlimited access to the full versions of a selection of games published by EA, dubbed "the Vault", for as long as their membership is active. If membership is suspended, the games can no longer be played, but all progress and game saves are retained.

Can I buy game with EA Play then cancel it?

Re: Cancel EA play after game purchase

You will be able to play any games you had access to through EA Play while you have an active EA Play Subscription. If you unsubscribe, you won't have access to those games until you have an active subscription again.

How long does EA Play last with Game Pass?

That means if you have 90 days left on your EA Play for Xbox membership, it'll convert to 30 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Why do I need an EA games account?

You need an EA Account to access and use many EA Services, including to play online.

How do I keep game pass games forever?

To keep playing the DLC, you need to buy the game itself from the Microsoft Store or on disc. As long as you were signed in to the Xbox network the last time you played, your achievements, game saves, and game progress will all be there.

How does EA Play 10 hour trial work?

Check the status of your game pre-order

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. This cannot be adjusted by Xbox Support or by EA Help.

Can an EA account only be linked to one account?

An EA Account can only have one of each platform account linked at a time. This means that you can't link an EA Account to two PlayStation™Network IDs, for example. Instead, you'll need to create a new EA Account to link to your additional platform accounts.

What is my EA Online ID?

On the EA app

Click the menu icon (it looks like 3 lines) in the top left corner of the app and select Settings. Click My account. Click Manage. A browser window will open with a page for My Account.

Is EA Play a one time purchase?

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 happens after 10 hours of EA Play?

You get a trial period of 10hrs with each game that is not in the Vault, once the trial period is over you can no longer play the game and will have to purchase it to continue playing; you don't get 10hrs per month. Hope that helps.

Can you refund EA Play on Xbox?

Request a refund on EA Help. You'll be able to see if your games are eligible for the Great Game Guarantee. If you have games that qualify for a refund, you can complete and submit the refund request form.

What is the point of EA app?

The EA app for Windows is Electronic Arts' all new, enhanced PC platform, where you can easily play your favorite games. The app provides a streamlined and optimized user interface that gets you into your games faster than ever before.