What is Origin launcher being replaced with?

Electronic Arts is shutting down Origin! The launcher is getting replaced by the EA app.

What replaced Origin launcher?

The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.

Is Origin launcher 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.

What is Origin switching to?

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

Is EA Desktop replacing Origin?

Although it was initially going to be called EA Desktop, the Desktop part of the name has been dropped. This week the EA app left its open beta and will now quickly replace Origin on PC.

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

Does Sims 4 still use Origin?

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.

Is EA Desktop still in beta?

EA Desktop app is out of beta and will soon replace Origin.

Is Origin still needed?

After the update, Origin will be automatically uninstalled from players' devices. The update will be encouraged on Windows PCs as the older application is phased out, however, Origin users on Mac devices will still need to use Origin for Mac.

What happened to all my Origin games?

Click on EA Account and Billing, then Order History. Check the order status there. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed. If your order is not showing, then you may have bought the game on another account.

What happens if I delete Origin?

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.

Does Steam still use Origin?

Steam-native games

Native games on Steam don't need Origin to launch, but you can only play with friends on the same platform as you. For example, if your friend is playing on Steam, you'll need to play the game on Steam too.

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.

What happened to Origin PC?

In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app. The new EA app left open beta today and is now available for download as EA's primary PC platform. The publisher claims that this new platform “is our fastest and lightest PC client to date.

Is there a new version of Origin?

Origin is proud to announce the official launch of 9.0, a new version of the Origin client that brings a fresh new look and improved functionality to the PC gaming community.

Is EA Origin still spying?

Origin is not spyware. Neither do we use nor install spyware on the PCs of users. Origin captures limited information that is necessary to allow users to buy, download, and play games and gaming content.

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.

Why did Origin stop giving free games?

EA later confirmed the change to Polygon, saying in a statement: "Origin On the House has been retired and games will no longer be offered through the program. This change won't affect any games players downloaded from the service prior to that date — those are theirs to keep forever."

Why are my Origin games not on EA app?

If your order is not showing, then you may have bought the game on another account. Try logging in to the EA Account Settings portal with other email addresses you may have used instead.

Is EA Play on Steam the same as 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. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.

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).

Has EA abandoned 2042?

EA has refuted claims that Battlefield 2042 is being abandoned with only a skeleton crew remaining on the project, stating that it's “untrue”.

When did EA leave Steam?

EA infamously broke up with Valve's Steam platform with the release of Crysis 2 in 2011. It blamed Steam's “set of business terms” for developers for preventing the release of that game due to a deal Crysis 2 developer Crytek had with another service.

Can I still play Sims if I delete Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. 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!

Has Sims always been EA?

The Sims was the first game in the series. Developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, it was released for Microsoft Windows on February 4, 2000.

Why is there no Sims 5?

There is no concrete Sims 5 release date right now, with players being let into the Project Rene secret "earlier than ever before" because Maxis "want you to be a part of the development journey." It has been confirmed that a Sims 5 release date is "years out" though, so we're going to have to be patient.