How do I download games from EA Play to my computer?

Can you download games from EA Play on PC?

Yes. If you're an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass member, you'll need to link your Xbox and EA accounts and make sure that you have installed the EA app, now in beta, to enjoy EA Play titles on PC.

Why can't i download EA Play games on PC?

Having problems installing? Double-check that your computer meets the requirements. If you're on PC, make sure you're running the EA app as an administrator. Then add EADesktop.exe, EALauncher.exe, and EABackgroundService.exe to your anti-virus and firewall allow lists.

Do you download games with EA Play?

EA Play gives unrestricted access to a stack of back catalogue games, called The Play List. They can all be downloaded to your console or PC and played as many times as you like as long as you continue to subscribe.

Can I transfer my EA Play from Xbox to PC?

You need to connect your Xbox console account and your PC to access EA Play. To do that, launch a game from The Play List via the Xbox app on PC. Now, you'll be able to use the EA app in the future.

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Can you transfer EA Play to Steam?

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.

How do I transfer EA games to Steam?

What happens to your downloaded games when your EA Play subscription is over?

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. If you backed up all of your game saves or characters before upgrading, you can go back to those earlier saves to keep playing.

Can I play downloaded EA Play games after subscription?

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.

How do I get EA on my computer?

EA Play is now on PC with Xbox Game Pass

PC Game Pass and Ultimate members can access EA Play on Windows via the Xbox app for PC.

Where are EA games stored on PC?

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 link my EA account to my Xbox on my PC?

Where does EA app install games?

To move pre-installed games, you will need to move the game files in the same way we did with GOG Galaxy. Navigate to EA's install location (C:\Program Files\EA Games\ by default) and cut and paste the necessary files to a new location.

Can you keep EA Play games forever?

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.

How do I transfer games from my EA 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.

Are 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.

Will I lose my games if I cancel EA Play?

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.

How does EA Play subscription work?

EA Play is a gaming membership that gives you access to some of EA's best games. Your membership comes with perks, like: Trying brand new games for a limited time before they launch. Saving 10% on EA digital purchases - like full games, expansion packs, and in-game currency.

How long does EA Play subscription last?

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.

Do I have to rebuy EA games on Steam?

For digitally-bought PC games, we don't have to rebuy them anymore. Games purchased from online gaming platforms, like Steam or EA Play, stay linked to our account even if they are uninstalled from the computer. This way, we can reinstall them at any time, as long as we are connected to the Internet.

Can you transfer games to Steam?

Once a game is installed on one PC, all other PCs or the Steam Deck can install or update that game by transferring files directly from that one PC. A modern PC can easily transfer game content with 100MB/sec over a wired network connection.

How do I transfer games from Origin to EA desktop?

For players currently using Origin, you'll “soon” be invited to switch over. “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,” EA says. Saves and your friends list will transfer over as well.

Can you refund EA Play in Steam?

You may return eligible EA full game downloads (PC or Mac) and participating third-party titles purchased on the EA app or Origin for a full refund. You can make a refund request: Within 24 hours after you first launch the game. Within 14 days from the day you bought it, if you have not launched the game.

How do I link accounts on Steam?

Go to Account Settings. Select Link your Steam account. Sign in with the Steam credentials of the account you want to link.

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