Is EA Play on both Steam and Origin?

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.

Should I buy EA Play on Origin or Steam?

You can buy the games separately. If you are interested in EA Play, it actually *is* better to get it on Origin, as it has a bigger catalog on there. If you are interested in individual games, you should get them wherever you fancy them.

Can Steam EA Play without Origin?

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

Are EA Play and Origin connected?

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Is EA Origin the same as EA Play?

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

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Do I need both Origin and EA?

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.

Why is EA getting rid of Origin?

Despite accumulating over 50 million registered users, the service was heavily criticized and maligned by the PC community due to security flaws and suspicions of spying on players. In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app.

How do I activate EA Play on Origin Steam?

Why do I need Origin if I have Steam?

It's used for account management and ownership verification. If your concern is playing your games offline, you can choose to Go Offline within the Origin menu. You then shouldn't have any issues if connectivity is a potential problem area.

Is it worth getting EA Play on Steam?

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.

What happens if I unlink Origin from Steam?

That means you'll permanently lose access to all of the following: games and game progress. DLC, expansions, and anything extra you have for your game. memberships and subscriptions.

Is Origin being replaced?

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.

Can I switch from Steam to Origin?

open Origin and sign in with the EA account you use on Steam(first time you launched Apex on steam, you logged in with a EA account). It should work.

Does EA Play work across platforms?

As we said above, EA Play is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. You have to download an EA Play application on PlayStation consoles, which serves as a portal to the games. Xbox owners can now access all the games through the Game Pass channel.

What does EA Play cost?

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.

How do I know which EA account is linked to Steam?

Is there a way to find out what ea account my steam account is linked to? You contact EA support. As the linking is done on EA's end, only EA support can actually do anything about it. Steam can not see which EA account was used.

Should I delete Origin if I have EA Desktop?

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.

What is the alternative to EA origin?

Will I lose my games on Origin?

All saved games, be they stored locally or in the cloud, will also be transferred, so you don't need to worry about losing any progress in your favorite releases.

Is Origin still spyware?

Origin is not spyware. Neither do we use nor install spyware on the PCs of users. Origin captures limited information that is necessary to allow users to buy, download, and play games and gaming content.

When did Origin become EA Play?

Ahead of the launch of EA Play to Steam on August 31, 2020, EA announced the re-branding of EA Play and Origin Access to EA Play starting August 18, 2020 across both computer and console.

Can I play with my Origin account on Steam?

The process of linking your Origin account to Apex Legends on Steam is relatively simple. Follow these steps: Download the game on Steam. When you launch the game for the first time, you'll be asked to log in to your Origin account.