How do I update my EA app?

The EA app is designed to keep itself up-to-date. This means when you log in, it'll automatically update to the newest version. If you have the app running when a new update launches, it will not automatically update. Instead, exit out and restart it to begin the update.

Why is my EA app not working?

Try re-installing the EA app

Open the Control Panel (find it by searching Control Panel in the Start menu). Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. Click on the EA app and uninstall. Reinstall the EA app, then try installing your game again.

Is the new EA App replacing Origin?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.

What is the new EA app?

EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features. Players will now be able to link their account with other platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation and Steam - making cross-play much easier than before.

Is EA app the same as EA desktop?

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.

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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.

Did EA stop supporting Origin?

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.

How do I switch from Origin to EA app?

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.

How do I merge Origin and EA?

How do I repair EA app games?

Open the EA Desktop app. Click My Collection. Click on the three dots on the problematic game and choose the Repair option.

How do I fix EA unable to connect?

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Is there an EA Mobile App?

EA mobile games are available for both iOS and Android!

Is an EA account the same as an Origin account?

New name, new look, same great benefits: EA Access and Origin Access are now EA Play. Get more info on the change here.

Will Origin games transfer to EA app?

Will all my games and content transfer to the EA app? By the time you receive your invite through Origin, all your games, DLC and other content should be ready to launch through 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 you install EA games without Origin?

No, unfortunately you indeed still need Origin to be installed/running in the background for Steam EA games to work.

What games are EA shutting down?

Is EA Play being Cancelled?

IGN revealed that EA will not host an EA Play event in 2022, and the publisher will seemingly focus on sharing information separately for each game. In a statement to IGN, EA states that it won't be possible to have a singular show that features all the major games currently under development.

Can you still play Sims on Origin?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.

What's the difference between EA Access and origin access?

Origin Access Premier becomes EA Play Pro.

Both the subscription-based video game services — EA Access is for PS4 and Xbox One, while Origin Access is for PC — will also get “a fresh new look”, EA said. But there's no change to existing benefits.

Is Origin separate from EA?

In 2020, EA merged its EA Access and Origin Access Basic subscription services together into one, which became EA Play. It also renamed Origin Access Premier to EA Play Pro.

Is Origin being shut down?

Electronic Arts is shutting down Origin! The launcher is getting replaced by the EA app.

What is the difference between EA Access and EA Play?

Previously called EA Access on Xbox One and PS4, and Origin Access on PC, EA Play is a subscription service that offers "all-you-can-eat" access to Electronic Arts' back catalogue of games, plus timed trials and early access for new games. You also get 10 per cent off the purchase of new or future games.