What happens when Origin shuts down?

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.

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.

Is Origin going to shut down?

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 EA ever get rid of Origin?

After 11 years, EA is ready to replace the Origin games distribution software on PC with a brand new platform known simply as the EA app.

Does Origin delete your games?

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!

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How do I get my Origin games back?

Why did all my Origin games disappear?

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.

What is replacing Origin?

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

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. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.

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.

Why did EA get rid of Origin?

Origin is being retired as the company refocuses on using brand names that start with 'EA. ' I've been working at PCMag since November 2016, covering all areas of technology and video game news. Before that I spent nearly 15 years working at Geek.com as a writer and editor.

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.

Will Origin merge with Steam?

In 2020, Origin announced that their gaming library will be transferable to Steam. This benefits both gamers and the respective companies by allowing Origin games to market themselves through the Steam store, which is one of the most popular ways players find new games to enjoy.

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.

Can you recover Origin account?

You need login credentials like user ID and password to access your Origin account. If you lost the password, you need to contact the Origin support team and explain your current situation. From their huge database, they will help you get back to your account.

Can Origin ban your account?

Electronic Arts has revised its ban policy for Origin accounts, altering its terms and conditions so that users who transgress rules and have their account banned or suspended can still access their single player content. Access to online multiplayer will still be unavailable until a player's account is reinstated.

Will the Sims ever be free again?

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).

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.

Can I buy Sims 4 without Origin?

you need Origin in order to play the game. There's no legal way around it.

How to play EA games without Origin?

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.

Can you play EA games on Steam without Origin?

No, unfortunately you indeed still need Origin to be installed/running in the background for Steam EA games to work.

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.

Can I reinstall Origin without losing my games?

Actually reinstalling the Origin won't affect your installed games. Your installed games will still be playable after you install the Origin on the system.

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.