Is Origin connected with EA?

EA Play (formerly known as Origin Access Basic) is a gaming subscription that provides members with access to a collection of EA's best-loved series and top titles on console and PC, exclusive in-game challenges and rewards, special members-only content, and access to exclusive trials of upcoming new games from popular ...

Are EA and Origin the same?

Your EA Account is what you use today to log into Origin – you'll use the same credentials to login to the EA app.

Is Origin separate from EA?

Simply dubbed the EA app, the "new, enhanced PC platform" will see Origin, which launched in 2011, slowly phased out. Access to games and content, plus progress, achievements, cloud saves and friends lists and other data pertaining to Origin accounts should transfer seamlessly over to the EA app.

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.

Why did EA shut down 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.

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

Can you have both Origin and EA app?

@hosagi Currently you can have both Origin and EA Desktop installed but cannot use them at the same time. If you are trying to install something on Origin and running into an issue we can take a look here, If you wish to use EA Desktop please make a post here.

Can Origin players play with EA Play?

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

Can I uninstall Origin if I have the EA app?

To download, visit the EA App website and click Download the EA App. Install the program and it will uninstall Origin and transfer all games.

How do I switch my Origin account to 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.

How do I get my games from Origin to EA Play?

Will I lose my Origin games?

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.

Can I still play Sims on Origin?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.

What game did EA lose?

FIFA and video game publisher EA Sports broke up in May, spelling the end of their hit soccer-game collaboration.

What is 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.

Should I delete Origin if I have EA Desktop?

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

Can you have both Origin and EA app?

@hosagi Currently you can have both Origin and EA Desktop installed but cannot use them at the same time. If you are trying to install something on Origin and running into an issue we can take a look here, If you wish to use EA Desktop please make a post here.

Can I uninstall 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.

Do I need to keep Origin to play Sims 4?

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.

What happens if I delete Origin app?

What happens when I uninstall the Origin client? 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.

Can I use Sims without Origin?

No. The Sims 4 is Origin-only for PC and Mac.

How do I merge EA Play with Origin?

Can I uninstall Origin if I have the EA app?

To download, visit the EA App website and click Download the EA App. Install the program and it will uninstall Origin and transfer all games.

What happens if I uninstall Sims from Origin?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content.

How do I launch Sims 4 without EA?