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How do I transfer Sims 4 from Origin to EA?

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.
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Can I transfer games from Origin to EA App?

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.
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Can I transfer my Sims 4 packs from Origin to EA?

@greenwade Your EA App and Origin game libraries are the same, both pulling data from your EA account. So if you buy a pack through one app, it should show up in both. As a point of reference, I have multiple installs of Sims 4 in Windows and macOS, and all of my owned packs show in both apps.
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How do I get my Origin games on EA?

Launch the Origin client. Log in to your EA Account.
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Download games to My Game Library
  1. Clicking the grey arrow that's pointing down in the bottom left of the game tile.
  2. Right clicking on the game tile and clicking Download.
  3. Clicking on the game, which will pop up more information including an orange Download button.
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Can I use my origin login on EA?

Your EA Account is what you use today to log into Origin - you'll use the same credentials to login to the EA app.
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I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to 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.
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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.
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Does Sims 4 still use Origin?

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.
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How do I transfer Origin games?

Here's a quick guide on how to move Origin games to another drive.
  1. Launch Origin client and go to "My Game Library". ...
  2. Right-click the game you wish to move to another drive, then click "Move Game".
  3. In the pop-up window, you can select a new folder where you want to install the game.
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Where is my EA ID on Origin?

Launch the Origin client. Sign in to your EA Account with your EA ID and password. Click on your EA ID at the bottom of the client.
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Can I transfer my Origin games to EA desktop?

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.
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Does EA Play transfer from Origin to Steam?

Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4.
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How do I merge EA accounts?

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.
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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.
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How do I transfer my Sims 4 game?

@Sugarmuncher42, go into Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4. from there, you can copy the Saves, Tray, and Screenshot folders to your other drive, or even a USB drive. then put them back when you reinstall the game on the C drive. that way, you won't lose your saved games, families and pictures taken in-game.
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How do I move installed games on EA?

EA: Move the Folder and Reinstall

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.
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Can I transfer my Sims 4 game to another computer?

The game can be installed in any computer through Origin, and can be played in any computer as long as they aren't using the same Origin account at once (this may apply to computers online only). The only thing that won't transfer is the save file, you may need to search it manually and copy it to the new computer.
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Why did EA get rid of Origin?

Origin is being retired as the company refocuses on using brand names that start with 'EA. ' I've been working at PCMag since November 2016, covering all areas of technology and video game news. Before that I spent nearly 15 years working at Geek.com as a writer and editor.
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Can I delete Origin and still play Sims?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.
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Can I get Sims 4 on Steam if I already have it on Origin?

The Sims 4 is now on Steam, and you can bring the content you already own on Origin with you - with one important caveat. If you buy The Sims 4 on Steam, you'll automatically get access to all the other Sims 4 stuff you already had: that includes game saves, DLC packs, in-game currency, and virtual currency.
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Do Origin games expire?

The games will remain installed on your system. However, if your subscription expires then you will be asked to activate the games that you downloaded from the Vault, if you didn't already own them yourself. Basically, you need to buy it or renew your Origin Access.
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What happens to my Origin account?

Those who already have an Origin account will be automatically invited to transfer all their games, cloud saves, friends lists, and content onto the EA app seamlessly.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

When is The Sims 5 release date? There is currently no release date for The Sims 5. Fortunately, we do know that EA is now working on the game under the working title Project Rene. Unfortunately, we also know that its development is still in its early stages - so don't expect it to release anytime soon.
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Do I need both Origin and EA app?

Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? You don't need to have both clients installed, you can have only one if you prefer. 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.
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What does linking your EA Account do?

If your Xbox gamertag, PlayStation™Network Online ID, and/or Nintendo Account are linked to an EA Account you don't use, you can update that account to get back in the game. If you made a second account with your primary email address, you can move the email to the account with your games.
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