How do I transfer EA games to another computer?

EA: Move the Folder and Reinstall

Navigate to EA's install location (C:\Program Files\EA Games\ by default) and cut and paste the necessary files to a new location. After this is done, you will need to open Settings > Download in the EA app and change the install directory in the settings.

Can you transfer Origin games from one computer to another?

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 transfer EA games?

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.

Can you download EA games on multiple computers?

This is because you can only install your game on up to five computers per 24-hour period, as mentioned in our Terms of Service. Using a different computer, changing the hardware in your current computer, or using a virtual machine to play can all count as a new computer.

Can you transfer EA Play to 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. The Xbox app for Windows will walk you through the setup process if you don't already have both.

EA App - How to Locate/Move Already Installed Games

How do I transfer EA games to Steam?

How do I link my EA account to my computer?

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.

Can EA games be shared on Steam?

The games and other benefits that come with your EA Play subscription are exclusively available to your Steam user account. In particular, they cannot be shared via Steam Family Sharing.

Can you use the same Origin account on two computers at the same time?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin.

Do you keep the EA Play games?

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 backup my EA games?

Does your Origin account transfer to EA?

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 to transfer games to another computer without downloading?

Connect the external hard drive with Steam games back up to the new PC and log in Steam with your account. > Open up the Steam platform on the new PC and select Steam > Backup and Restore Games... > Select "Restore a previous backup" and click on "NEXT>".

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!

Can you transfer games bought on Origin to Steam?

Can You Move Origin Games 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.

Is EA account linked to Steam?

The EA app will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account. Log in to the EA app using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account. Steam will install your game and let you know when it's ready to play.

How do I share EA games with family?

EA access can do the same thing with they're subscriptions by adding one or more Xbox/PlayStation/PC profiles under one account for a family share option. With each additional profile, you would need to pay a small amount extra for either the monthly or yearly subscription.

Where are my Origin games in EA App?

Where are EA Desktop games saved?

Open Windows Explorer/File Explorer and go to your Documents folder, then find the Electronic Arts folder. If you're uninstalling all of your games and/or Origin, right-click to Copy the entire folder.

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.

Is EA Desktop app better than 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.

How do I link my EA account again?

What is my EA account on my computer?

Click on your EA ID at the bottom of the client. Click EA Account & Billing. A browser window will open with a page for My Account. On the About Me tab, you'll see a preview of your email address with asterisks.

What happens if you buy an EA game on Steam?

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.