Is EA shutting down 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.

What is replacing EA 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.

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.

What games are EA shutting down?

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.

EA shuts down Origin and The sims community is NOT happy 😳

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.

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.

Will Origin be discontinued?

The launcher is getting replaced by the EA app. Say farewell to EA's launcher! EA is officially saying goodbye to Origin.

Is Origin going away?

EA is saying goodbye to its Origin PC launcher in favor of a new "faster, more reliable, and more streamlined" platform called EA App.

Can I run EA games 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 play Sims 4 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.

Can I still use Origin launcher?

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.

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.

Is Origin worse than Steam?

Why do gamers prefer Steam to Origin? The reason is very simple: Steam offers better services. Steam has most games from third-party publishers, and it also boasts of the biggest library of games. As for EA Origin, it does stock few third-party games other than EA's, but typically, Steam has it beat on pricing.

How long do Origin games go for?

How long does the match go for? The women's State of Origin clash goes for 70 minutes, split into 35-minute halves.

Why did Sims 4 disappear from Origin?

if your game disappeared from your library, make sure that you are logged in with the correct account. People sometimes create more accounts then just one and a mistake can be easily made there.

Can you move games from Origin to Steam?

Can You Move Origin Games to Steam? Unfortunately, once you purchase the game on Origin, you can't move it to the Steam library and get all the benefits of Steam overlay and functionality. You'll have to either purchase the game on the Steam store or add it as a non-Steam game.

Is EA origin retired?

EA has officially launched a replacement app for its PC client Origin. After more than a decade, Origin is being retired in favor of the EA App, which the company says is its "fastest and lightest" program to date.

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.

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.

Is an EA ban forever?

We normally issue a ban on your EA Account due to repeated or extreme violations of our Terms of Service or Rules of Conduct. Account bans are typically permanent.

What did EA get in trouble for?

On September 26, 2013, EA settled a series of wide-ranging class action lawsuits filed by former NCAA players accusing EA and others of unauthorized use of player likenesses in their football and basketball games. EA settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount.

What is EA Play called now?

EA Access and Origin Access just got a new name and even more great benefits. Start getting more from the games you love. 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.

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.

Does Steam EA Play work on Origin?

Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4.