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Do you still need Origin if you have EA Play?

If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop
EA Desktop
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.
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Do you need Origin for EA Play?

EA Play Pro is only available through EA's PC platforms, Origin and the EA app, now in beta.
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Can I use EA instead of Origin?

EA Desktop is essentially Origin, but in its final form. The improvements EA has made mean that instead of fighting bugs and crashes, you're able to spend time immersed in your game of choice. EA Desktop doesn't have broken systems or glitchy software. Instead, it's a solid platform that's easy to use.
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Is EA Play the same as Origin?

Origin Access Premier becomes EA Play Pro.

The premium tier Origin Access Premier will be renamed as EA Play Pro. Both the subscription-based video game services — EA Access is for PS4 and Xbox One, while Origin Access is for PC — will also get “a fresh new look”, EA said. But there's no change to existing benefits.
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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.
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I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)

Does Origin and EA Play work together?

As such if you wish to use EA Play on different platforms then you will need an active membership on each. If using EA Play through Game Pass then you will only be able to access EA Play games through EA Desktop. If you wish to play on Origin then you will need to be a member there.
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Can I delete Origin with EA app?

When you install the EA app, it will automatically delete Origin and replace it. Upon logging into the new client, you can browse the store, which is now integrated with the EA Play subscription service, and start downloading games.
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Why is EA getting rid of Origin?

Despite accumulating over 50 million registered users, the service was heavily criticized and maligned by the PC community due to security flaws and suspicions of spying on players. In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app.
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Did EA stop using 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.
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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.
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Should I delete Origin if I have EA Desktop?

If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then no need to use Origin as well.
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What happens if I delete 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.
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Will I lose my games if I uninstall Origin?

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!
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Does EA Play remove games?

Games are added to The Play List (previously known as The Vault) at EA's discretion, such as making a title available on Access a set number of days after its retail launch. Although the Terms of Service allow EA to remove titles with 30 days' notice, EA initially pledged that games will not be removed at a later date.
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Do you lose EA Play games?

If you cancel, you'll lose all EA Play benefits (access to the Play List, you won't continue to accumulate in-game member rewards, etc.)
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Why did I lose all my games in 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.
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Do you have to Uninstall Origin?

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.
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Do I need Origin in my PC?

As Ivrognard mentions, Origin is needed. It's used for account management and ownership verification. If your concern is playing your games offline, you can choose to Go Offline within the Origin menu. You then shouldn't have any issues if connectivity is a potential problem area.
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Why can't I delete Origin?

Step 1: Press Win + S to open the Windows Search utility. Then search for Control Panel and open it. Step 2: In Control Panel, select View by: Category and click Uninstall a program. Step 3: When you get the list of your installed programs and features, you can scroll down and right-click Origin.
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How to get Sims without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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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).
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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.
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What does EA Play cost?

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.
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Is Sims free with EA Play?

The Sims 4 base game will be free to download on all supported platforms from October 18, 2022. Here's where you can play The Sims 4: PC via the EA app or Origin.
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Is Sims 4 permanently free now?

From October 18, 2022, The Sims 4 base game will be free to play. All new players can download the base game free of charge.
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