How do I add Origin games to my EA desktop?

Will Origin games work on EA Desktop?

It is expected all Origin content will carry over to the new EA Desktop client once it is fully released. The new client began its beta test in September 2020. The new client, named "EA app" was released on October 7, 2022, for Windows users with a deployed migration to existing users of Origin.

Why are my Origin games not showing on EA app?

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.

How do I transfer games from Origin to EA app?

Existing Origin account holders needn't worry about their data. EA says it has "worked hard to make the transition to the EA app as simple as possible." Users just need to wait for their invite to arrive and then all games and content linked to your Origin account should transfer over automatically.

How do I link Origin account to EA app?

EA App - How to Locate/Move Already Installed Games

Does Origin and EA Play work together?

EA Play Pro is only available through EA's PC platforms, Origin and the EA app, now in beta.

Can I link my Origin and Steam EA Play?

Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam. Install Origin if you haven't already. 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.

How do I put Origin games on Steam?

How do I transfer Sims 4 from Origin to Steam?

As said above, if you want to play Sims 4 through Steam, you need to buy a copy of the base game in Steam. Once you do that, you'll need to uninstall the Origin version of the game, install the Steam one, and then download your packs through Origin.

Is EA and Origin the same?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.

Do all EA games require Origin?

You may need Origin to launch some EA games from Steam. When you do, Steam will tell you the game needs to be launched using a third-party DRM and will show Origin software installation in the system requirements. Otherwise, you can launch the game as you would any other Steam game by clicking the title and then Play.

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 you move Origin game files 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.

Do you still need Origin to play Sims 4 on Steam?

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.

How do you download Sims 4 if you already bought it?

Click the My Game Library tab. If you've already purchased the game, it will display as its own game tile. Hover over the game tile, or right-click the tile, then select Download.

How do I add non Origin games to Origin?

Re: How to add a not origin game

First is to click on the "+ ADD A GAME" link in the top right hand side of your "My Game Library" page in Origin and selecting "Non-Origin Game...". The other is by clicking on "Games" in the top menu bar and selecting "Add Non-Origin Game...".

Where are Origin games installed?

When you install a game through Origin, the files are copied to a certain folder on your hard drive. This folder is called the installation folder. The default path for EA Games is C:\Program Files(x86)\Origin Games. You can set the default installation path of a game or even move your game through Origin.

How do I access my Origin games?

Can you redeem Origin codes on EA app?

Redeem your product code in the EA app

Launch the EA app. Log in to your EA Account. Open My Collection. Select Redeem Code.

Can I transfer games from Origin?

Launch Origin client and go to "My Game Library". Here you can see all games you owned and have installed on your PC. Step 2. Right-click the game you wish to move to another drive, then click "Move Game".

How do I transfer Origin games?

Open the default Origin game folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games. Right click on the folder of the game that you want to move, and then cut and paste it to the newly created Origin game library folder.

Can EA App play Origin games?

The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app.

Can you activate Origin games on EA?

Re: Can I redeem a code for origins in ea desktop? Yes!

Can you redeem Origin codes on EA app?

Redeem your product code in the EA app

Launch the EA app. Log in to your EA Account. Open My Collection. Select Redeem Code.

Are Origin games on EA Play?

Access to games and content, plus progress, achievements, cloud saves and friends lists and other data pertaining to Origin accounts should transfer seamlessly over to the EA app. EA Play is available to download from EA's website, and Origin users will also be pointed to install the new launcher via the app.