How do I play games on Origin?

Can you still play Origin games?

For Mac OS users, Origin continues to be the application of choice and EA has not announced any changes. In a blog post about the Mac application, EA said "Origin for Mac is still the place you can access your games.

How do I play Sims 4 from Origin?

On The Sims 4 page, click Add to Library. In the Added to your library window, click on Download with Origin. Once the download completes, go to My Game Library and click on The Sims 4. In the window that appears, click on Play.

Do Steam games work on Origin?

Cross-play games are available for Steam and Origin, and you can play with both Steam and Origin friends at the same time!

How do I access EA Play on Origin?

How to activate your game on Origin

Do you get EA Play on Steam or Origin?

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 access my EA Play games?

Is EA desktop the same as Origin?

What's the difference between the EA app and Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.

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.

Does Origin cost money?

And they come with awesome extra content like in-game currency, Packs and early beta access. For $14.99/month or $99.99/year, all of this is yours for as long as you're an Origin Access Premier member.

Is Sims 4 free with Origin?

Already have the EA app for Windows or Origin for Mac? Open your launcher and download for free! The Sims 4 is not available on mobile devices.

Why won t my Sims 4 play from Origin?

Is your Play button in Origin greyed out? Sometimes this can be caused by corrupted local data and these need to be deleted. Please open this folder: C:\ProgramData\Origin\Llocal Data)\The Sims 4 and delete the content.

Why did Origin shut down?

To streamline branding, EA renamed both EA Access and Origin Access both to EA Play, with the Origin Access Premier named to EA Play Pro. In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor for a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.

Is Origin no longer supported?

In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app. The new EA app left open beta today and is now available for download as EA's primary PC platform. The publisher claims that this new platform “is our fastest and lightest PC client to date.

Are Origin games free?

Free Origin Games

Therefore, EA Origin free games do occur from time to time. Consequently, it is hard to tell when the next free Origin games will be given away. Nonetheless, when it happens, you may count on major AAA free EA games.

Do I have to switch from Origin to EA?

No. The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app. If you find any of your games, DLC or other content missing from the EA app, please contact us so we can help resolve the issue.

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.

What happened to all my Origin games?

Click on EA Account and Billing, then Order History. Check the order status there. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed. If your order is not showing, then you may have bought the game on another account.

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.

Why do I need Origin to play Steam games?

EA will use the Origin client as a DRM check for all of its games on Steam. This message is nestled in the new EA game listings: "Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required." Also some of the info on the game pages is inaccurate.

Where are my Origin games?

Launch the Origin client. Click on My Game Library. Right-click the game you want to check and click Game Properties.

Why can't I play my EA games?

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 to play EA Play games on PC?

Why can't i see games in EA Play?

Check the order status for your purchase. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed. If your order is not showing, then you may have bought the game on another account. Try logging in to the EA Account Settings portal with other email addresses you may have used instead.