Is EA beta replacing Origin?

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

Do I need Origin if I have EA Beta?

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.

What is Origin launcher being replaced with?

Electronic Arts has finally retired its decade-old PC platform Origin and has officially launched a new, more user-friendly EA Desktop App. After over a decade of players using Electronic Arts' Origin PC platform, EA has officially launched the EA App.

Is EA taking over Origin?

As a part of their rebranding, EA is switching their long time running Origin platform. Players of EA games and the catalogue of 3rd party developerts will be able to enjoy their games on the new EA Desktop App.

Is Origin launcher gone?

(Image: EA) Electronic Arts (EA) announced Thursday that it's officially replacing Origin with a new EA app.

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

How to play EA games without Origin?

Why are all my Origin games gone?

If your purchase processed but you still don't see your game

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.

Will I lose my Origin games?

EA assures existing users that the transition will be easy and that they won't lose access to their content, saves and installed games. Their Origin friends list will automatically transfer, too, making it easy to pick up where they left off.

What games are EA shutting down?

Is EA Play being Cancelled?

EA confirms that it will not host an EA Play event this year and the publisher will instead reveal more about its games throughout 2022. EA used to host an E3 press conference every summer before the transition to separate live events known as EA Play.

Should I uninstall Origin if I have EA Play?

If you've installed Origin on your Mac to play EA games and now no longer need it, you should uninstall it to free up space. Not only will you create room on your boot drive for other applications, but you will remove the risk of Origin files that haven't been updated conflicting with other software you install later.

Can you play EA games on Steam without Origin?

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

Can I still download origin?

Is Origin still available? Yes, Origin is still available but EA has announced it will phase out the platform and replace it with the EA App. However, not all titles and content are yet available in the new EA App.

Does The Sims 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. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.

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.

Do I need Origin to play 2042?

It is expected that the already launched titles such as Battlefield 2042 and FIFA 23, which require Origin to run on Steam, will soon need users to run EA App instead. As a result, we suggest you install EA App as soon as you can and get accustomed to its new environment.

Will EA abandon Origin?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.

Will EA Play replacing 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.

Are EA Play games forever?

Members have unlimited access to the full versions of a selection of games published by EA, dubbed "the Vault", for as long as their membership is active. If membership is suspended, the games can no longer be played, but all progress and game saves are retained.

What will happen 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.

What happens when Origin shuts down?

However, as we've recently written, the launcher is being replaced by the EA app on Windows. However, nobody could have expected that the company would also shut down the Origin store, available via browsers. All game-related links now lead to the new EA.com site.

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.

Will deleting Origin delete Sims?

No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. 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!

Where did all my EA games go?

Go to the EA Account Settings portal. Click on the Order History tab. Check the order status for your purchase. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed.

Why did Sims 4 disappear from Origin?

The game no longer shows up in Origin

Try the following things: Restart Origin. Log out and back in and use the email address instead of the user name. Make sure to use the one you used to register the game in the first place.