What happens 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.

Do Origin accounts get deleted?

'If you have not used your Entitlements or Account for twenty four (24) months or more and your Account has associated Entitlements, your Entitlements will expire and your Account may be cancelled for non-use,' say the terms.

Does Origin delete inactive accounts?

No Origin user who has paid entitlements and/or downloaded games will have their account cancelled or games expired due to extended non-use. The term regarding account cancellation for non-use is designed to guard against creation of non-active accounts for inappropriate reasons.

What happens to the games I bought 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. Your Origin friends list will also migrate to the new software.

Does your Origin account transfer to EA?

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.

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

Why can't I use Origin anymore?

Origin is being retired as the company refocuses on using brand names that start with 'EA. '

Will my Origin games transfer to a new computer?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.

Will I still have my games if I delete Origin?

The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!

Can I transfer my Origin games to another account?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.

Does EA Play work on Steam if I bought it on 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.

Why is my Origin account empty?

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.

Can EA delete your account?

You can't deactivate or delete your EA Account by yourself. You'll have to talk to one of our advisors.

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.

How do I merge Steam and Origin accounts?

Will my Origin games transfer 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.

Can I use my Origin account on two computers?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin.

Do you still need 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.

Does Origin save your Sims game?

Origin does not back up Sims 4 saves for you. If you want to save the Sims 4 progress, you should navigate to the Sims 4 saves location and back up the saves folder to a USB drive or cloud space. After backing up the saves folder from the old computer, now you can: Install Origin and Sims 4 on the new PC.

Do you lose EA Play games?

If you cancel, you'll lose all EA Play benefits (access to the Play List, you won't continue to accumulate in-game member rewards, etc.)

How do I access my Origin cloud saves?

What app is replacing Origin?

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.

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 ...

Can Microsoft unlink my EA account?

Go to the EA Account settings portal. Click on Connections. Find the account you want to unlink, and click the Unlink button next to it.

How long does EA suspend your account?

5. How long does a EA ban last? EA bans can be temporary or permanent. You will be notified via email regarding the type of punishment you received.