How do I switch from Origin to EA Play?

If you're a Windows user, the EA app is available to download from EA's website now and Origin users will be prompted to make the switch in due course. For Mac OS users, Origin continues to be the application of choice and EA has not announced any changes.

How do I transfer from Origin to EA Play?

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.

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.

Will my Origin games transfer to EA App?

“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.

Is EA Play account same as Origin?

We've got some big news, starting today EA's two game membership services – EA Access and Origin Access – are now EA Play*, and Origin Access Premier is EA Play Pro.

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

Should I uninstall Origin if I have EA Play?

However, EA Desktop is still in beta, so there may be certain games or features that don't appear in that client that will show in Origin instead. If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then no need to use Origin as well.

How do I access EA Play?

Visit the EA Play page, select a subscription and follow on-screen instructions. From your Games home, search for EA Play. Select a subscription and follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

Which is better EA app or 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.

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.

Can I play EA on Steam but not 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.

Why do you need Origin to play EA games?

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.

Can Origin players play with EA Play?

Yes Steam and Origin players can play together. I got that confirmed by EA.

How do I connect my Origin account to EA servers?

How do I get rid of Origin?

Find the Origin client launcher in your Applications folder. Drag the Origin client launcher to the Trash. Empty your Trash.

Is EA Origin shutting 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 it better to get EA Play on Steam or Origin?

Actually I'd say getting it on Origin/EA App is better. The Steam version requires Origin anyway, furthermore the EA App is incompatible to Sims on Steam and using the Steam version of any EA game will prevent you from using the EA app if you care for that (EA App replaces Origin while Steam requires Origin).

Why can't I link my EA account to Steam?

your account cant be linked because the EA account for (my old steam email)is already linked to the steam account for (old steam name) an EA account can only be linked to one steam account in its life time .

How do I know if my EA is linked to Steam?

You can check your EA Account here to see which Steam account has been linked to your current EA Account which has the Origin ID dwight_K_shrutee (your posting name). It may be best to reach out to Steam support to see whether they have any additional options to show connected accounts from their end otherwise.

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Is EA desktop the same as Origin?

Simply dubbed the EA app, the "new, enhanced PC platform" will see Origin, which launched in 2011, slowly phased out. 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.

How do I disconnect EA from Origin?

Go to the EA Account settings portal. Click on Connections. Find the account you want to unlink, and click the Unlink button next to it. Read the disclaimer and make sure you want to unlink, knowing all the risks above.

How do I exit Origin in game?

How do I get rid of Origin in game?

Re: how to remove origin overlay

As for disabling the overlay, you can click Origin > Application settings within the Origin client. Then choose the Origin In Game tab and disable it via the checkbox.

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