Is EA Play and Origin the same account?

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.

Can I link my EA Play account to Origin?

On EA Help

Click Log In. Choose the option to sign in using your platform credentials. Fill in the login details from your platform in the pop-up. If your EA Account and the account you're linking use the same email address, you will be prompted to verify your login.

Do I need both Origin and EA Play?

If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then no need to use Origin as well.

Can I use EA Play on Origin if I bought it on Steam?

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. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.

Does EA not use Origin anymore?

Electronic Arts have formally launched their new store client doodad after a long open beta, replacing the much-maligned Origin with something they refer to as "the EA app" (its actual name is only "EA"). They say it's faster and better.

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

Why is EA replacing Origin?

Two years ago, EA announced its plans to replace the Origin PC client, and now the new app is finally beginning to roll out. Supposedly, it's a much lighter and faster experience with a more streamlined design. EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features.

What will happen to my Origin account?

It is expected all Origin content will carry over to the new EA Desktop client once it is fully released. The new client began its beta test in September 2020. The new client, named EA Play was released on October 7, 2022, for Windows users with a deployed migration to existing users of Origin.

Why is EA leaving Origin?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...

How much is EA Play for a year?

How much does EA Play cost? EA Play is just $4.99 a month or $29.99 for a full year. EA Play Pro is $14.99 a month or $99.99 for a full year.

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).

Is EA Play subscription worth it?

EA Play is overwhelmingly worth the money, even if you only subscribe to one month. Worth mentioning that if you find enough enjoyment from a couple of months of EA Play, then you should strongly consider the annual subscription.