What happened to Origin Sims?

EA is saying goodbye to its Origin PC launcher in favor of a new "faster, more reliable, and more streamlined" platform called EA App. As announced by EA on October 6, its long-running PC platform Origin will soon be a thing of the past.

Is The Sims still 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.

What is replacing Origin for Sims 4?

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

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.

Why did Origin shut down?

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.

ORIGIN IS SHUTTING DOWN!!

Is Origin no longer running?

Electronic Arts' long-running Origin app and service has officially been replaced by their new EA App, effectively ending the decade old Steam-competitor.

Can I still use Origin?

For Mac OS users, Origin continues to be the application of choice and EA has not announced any changes. In a blog post about the Mac application, EA said "Origin for Mac is still the place you can access your games. As things evolve, we'll have more information to share in the coming months."

Is Sims 4 still free on Origin?

When does The Sims 4 become free to play? 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).

Where did my Sims 4 game go?

Find your save files at Documents > Electronic Arts > Sims 4 > Saves.

Can I play Sims 4 without Origin?

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

Why did Origin change 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 ...

What is Origin called now?

The new EA app replacing Origin is still a launcher you'll only ever use when forced to. 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").

Where did my Origin games go?

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 Sims 5 Cancelled?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.

Why can't I play Sims 4 anymore?

The “Sims 4 Won't Open” Problem

There can be many reasons why your Sims 4 game just won't open. Mods and CC, corrupted game files, or lack of updates on your PC may play a critical part in this.

Why has Origin deleted my games?

Usually when players report this issue, it turns out that they accidently created a new Origin account and are logging into Origin using that one, instead of the one they had originally purchased and redeemed their games with.

Is The Sims 5 happening?

Excitingly, EA has confirmed Sims 5 (codenamed 'Project Rene') and the next generation that will follow on from the base game of The Sims 4.

Why is Sims 4 free on Steam?

T he Sims 4 was made free to download from October 18, 2022. As part of a special live event to celebrate the change, EA Games also announced more about what's in the works and the future of The Sims, such as the upcoming game Project Rene. That game is still some way off, however.

Is Sims 4 free right now?

The Sims 4 game is now free to play, here's what you need to know.

How can I get Sims 4 completely free?

Why is Origin being replaced?

EA's new PC app, designed to replace its Origin platform, is now available to download, the company announced on Thursday. This new app is designed to offer a “faster, more reliable, and more streamlined gaming experience,” according to EA's blog post, with features like automatic game downloads and background updates.

How do I use Origin 2023?

Do Origin games expire?

The games will remain installed on your system. However, if your subscription expires then you will be asked to activate the games that you downloaded from the Vault, if you didn't already own them yourself. Basically, you need to buy it or renew your Origin Access.

What will happen to my Origin account?

Those who already have an Origin account will be automatically invited to transfer all their games, cloud saves, friends lists, and content onto the EA app seamlessly.