Does Origin back up saves?

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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 not back up Sims 4 saves for you. If you want to save the Sims 4 progress, you should navigate to the Sims 4 saves location and back up the saves folder to a USB drive or cloud space.

How do I backup my Origin saves?

Where are Origin save files stored?

The default location is a folder named Origin User Files created under current user's Documents folder.

Are Origin saves in the cloud?

Go to your Game Library in Origin. Right-click on your game. Click Game Properties. Click Cloud Saves.

Does Origin backup Sims 4 saves?

2. Does Origin backup Sims 4 saves? No, Origin does not backup Sims 4 saves. You should go to the Sims 4 saves file location: Document >Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > saves, and back up it manually or use a professional backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup Home to backup Sims 4 saves automatically.

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

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.

How do I recover my Origin games?

Will I lose my games if I delete 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!

Does uninstalling Origin games delete saves?

Yes it will just stay in the 'My Games' section in Origin client. Regarding the game saves, you should get a prompt when uninstalling the game whether you wish to remove or keep game saves.

Does Origin carry over to Steam?

Unfortunately, once you purchase the game on Origin, you can't move it to the Steam library and get all the benefits of Steam overlay and functionality. You'll have to either purchase the game on the Steam store or add it as a non-Steam game.

Does EA Desktop have cloud saves?

“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. Your local and cloud saves will transfer forward ensuring you can pick up where you left off,” EA said in a blog post.

How do I download Origin games to my new computer?

Can you reinstall Sims 4 without losing saves?

Find your saved games folder--it's generally in Documents, in a folder called Electronic Arts or EA Games. Copy the saved games elsewhere while you uninstall and reinstall your game, then copy them back into the folder afterward.

Can you recover Sims 4 saves?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.

Can you access old saves in Sims 4?

Find your save files at Documents > Electronic Arts > Sims 4 > Saves.

Is Origin being deleted?

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.

How do I transfer my Origin saves to Steam?

Does Sims save to Origin or the computer?

Game saves are stored locally on your computer, not “in the cloud” or on Origin's servers. If you have a backup of your old computer, you should be able to restore the saves from there — have a look at where game saves are stored now and restore them to that place.

Where are my Sims saves stored?

Windows: Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\saves

Open File Explorer and follow the above path to find the corresponding file.

Can you transfer Origin games to another account?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.

Why has Origin deleted my games?

Usually when players report this issue, it turns out that they accidently created a new Origin account and are logging into Origin using that one, instead of the one they had originally purchased and redeemed their games with.

What happens if I uninstall Sims from Origin?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content.

How do I move Origin games without redownloading?

What happens if I reset Origin?

After restarting with Reset Origin, the following happens: The application code is deleted, and as a result the application has no state. Variables are deleted, and the values are lost. Retain variables are deleted, and the values are lost.

Do games expire on Origin?

Do Origin games expire? The games will remain installed on your system. However, if your subscription expires then you will be asked to activate the games that you downloaded from the Vault, if you didn't already own them yourself. Basically, you need to buy it or renew your Origin Access.