Is Origin or EA app better?
Are EA app and Origin accounts the same?
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.Did the EA app replace Origin?
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").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 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.I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)
Why did Origin switch to EA?
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 ...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.Are games cheaper with EA Play?
Previously called EA Access on Xbox One and PS4, and Origin Access on PC, EA Play is a subscription service that offers "all-you-can-eat" access to Electronic Arts' back catalogue of games, plus timed trials and early access for new games. You also get 10 per cent off the purchase of new or future games.Is EA Origin worth it?
Origin Access is an amazing deal if you have a lot of time for games and want to tear through the library, while it's a worse deal if you have little time for games and find yourself only getting through a few games a year. However, Origin Access does offer a week-long free trial you so you can try it out.Is EA app free?
EA FREE-TO-PLAY GAMESGet into the action at home or on the go with EA's roster of free-to-play games on console, PC, and mobile. Choose from a lineup of outlaws, soldiers, misfits, and misanthropes then fight your way to the top in Apex Legends.
Why can't I use Origin anymore?
Origin is being retired as the company refocuses on using brand names that start with 'EA. 'Can I play apex on Origin?
When you launch the game for the first time, you'll be asked to log in to your Origin account. After you log in, boot up Apex Legends. You're in! Your progress should be saved, and you should be able to play Apex Legends as you used to over on Origin.Do games ever leave EA Play?
Games are added to The Play List (previously known as The Vault) at EA's discretion, such as making a title available on Access a set number of days after its retail launch. Although the Terms of Service allow EA to remove titles with 30 days' notice, EA initially pledged that games will not be removed at a later date.Do I get to keep my EA Play games?
If you cancel you will keep your game progress, but won't be able to play EA Play games unless you purchase them or resubscribe. After you cancel your subscription, you will keep your benefits until the end of the current subscription period.Do I keep games forever with EA Play?
I'll clarify: The games you purchase using the EA Play discount that an active membership gives, remain yours to keep and play even after the membership expire.Do you get all of Sims 4 with EA Play?
The EA Play edition includes The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack, while the EA Play Pro Edition includes both The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack and The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff Pack. The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe Edition now costs $10 on Steam and offers various expansion and game pack bundles as well as the base game.Can I play EA on Steam but not Origin?
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.Is Origin going away?
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 Sims be free on Origin?
The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).Why is there no Sims 5?
There is not currently a Sims 5 release dateAll that we currently know about The Sims 5's release window is that it's a long way off. The game is still in the early stages of development, and it was judged to be at least a couple of years away when it was announced in October 2022.
Why am I being forced to install the EA app?
As for the being forced to the EA app, EA decided to force over all those in Windows to use that app. There have been people who have issues with it (especially trying to play Sims 4 offline be it from EA or on Steam), but you should be able to keep playing it after applying the "fix".Why are my Origin games not showing on EA app?
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.Do Apex pros use Origin or Steam?
It's official that the game don't require Origin on Steam. Will you need EA Play to play Apex on Steam? EA play is origin they will change the name god knows when same package EA play is on origin no difference.Can I move Apex from Origin to Steam?
Locate your Origin game installation folder. Once you've found it, rename the Apex folder into Apex Legends . 4. Launch Steam and download the game from there.
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