Where do Origin games go?

When you install a game through Origin, the files are copied to a certain folder on your hard drive. This folder is called the installation folder. The default path for EA Games is C:\Program Files(x86)\Origin Games. You can set the default installation path of a game or even move your game through Origin.

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.

Where are Origin games saved?

The default location is a folder named Origin User Files created under current user's Documents folder.

Where do I find my Origin downloads?

Do Origin games show up on Steam?

If I have already bought a game on Origin, can I play it on Steam? No—games bought on Origin can only be played on Origin.

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Does Origin transfer from EA to Steam?

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.

Is EA Origin shutting 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.

Where is my EA games library?

Open the Origin client. Click on My Game Library.

Where are Sims 4 save files Origin?

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

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!

Can I transfer Origin games to another 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.

Where are my game files stored?

On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow". You can do so by pasting that file path into the address bar in your file explorer.

What happens to all 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. Your Origin friends list will also migrate to the new software.

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 you still use Origin instead of EA app?

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. In 2020, EA merged its EA Access and Origin Access Basic subscription services together into one, which became EA Play.

Does Origin save my Sims game?

Re: Does game progress get saved to origin? Sadly the Sims 4 does not have could save, you have to move the files to your new computer or sync them via onedrive. You can usually find your saves in here: C:\Users\Username\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4 to your Desktop and start the game.

Why did all my Sims games disappear?

Re: All my sims 4 saved games are gone

This usually happens if the auto-save or one of the saves in your folder corrupts. It "hides* the rest of your saves although they are still fine. After that, just move the slot_00000001. save to the desktop and check if the game then returns.as playable.

What replaced Origin?

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

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.

Can I play Sims 4 without Origin?

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

How do I transfer games from Origin to EA Play?

Existing Origin account holders needn't worry about their data. EA says it has "worked hard to make the transition to the EA app as simple as possible." Users just need to wait for their invite to arrive and then all games and content linked to your Origin account should transfer over automatically.

Are Origin and Steam linked?

Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account. Steam will install your game and let you know when it's ready to play.

Why do I need Origin to play Steam games?

EA will use the Origin client as a DRM check for all of its games on Steam. This message is nestled in the new EA game listings: "Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required." Also some of the info on the game pages is inaccurate.

Are Origin saves in the cloud?

Go to your Game Library in Origin. Right-click on your game. Click Game Properties. Click Cloud Saves.