Where does EA install games?

Find the EA app installation folder. By default, this is at C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Desktop

EA Desktop

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.

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Where is EA Desktop installation location?

EA: Move the Folder and Reinstall

To move pre-installed games, you will need to move the game files in the same way we did with GOG Galaxy. Navigate to EA's install location (C:\Program Files\EA Games\ by default) and cut and paste the necessary files to a new location.

Where are EA Play games saved?

All your game progress is saved in cloud, so if you will upgrade your version of the game on the same platform and will play with the same account, your progress will be transferred to the new version of the game automatically.

Where are games save files located?

Windows: 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.

Where are all my EA games?

Go to the EA Account Settings portal. Click on the Order History tab. Check the order status for your purchase.

EA App - How to Locate/Move Already Installed Games

Is Origin and EA Desktop the same?

What's the difference between the EA app and Origin? 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.

Can you install EA games on Steam?

You can buy EA games on Steam the way you'd buy any other game. Open Steam. Go to the Store. Find the EA game you want to play.

Why can't i download EA games on PC?

Try re-installing the EA app

Open the Control Panel (find it by searching Control Panel in the Start menu). Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. Click on the EA app and uninstall. Reinstall the EA app, then try installing your game again.

How do I claim games on EA desktop?

Does EA Play let you download games?

What games and benefits are available as part of EA Play membership? EA Play gives unrestricted access to a stack of back catalogue games, called The Play List. They can all be downloaded to your console or PC and played as many times as you like as long as you continue to subscribe.

Why can't i install games on Microsoft Store PC?

Try running the Windows Store apps Troubleshooter at Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot. Try resetting the Store cache: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/reset-windows-sto... If that fails go to Settings>Apps and highlight Microsoft Store, choose Advanced Settings, then Reset. After it resets, restart PC.

What happens if I buy EA Play on Steam?

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.

Are EA and Steam linked?

You only need to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Steam. Sign in to Steam. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam. Install the EA app if you haven't already.

Why is EA getting rid of Origin?

Despite accumulating over 50 million registered users, the service was heavily criticized and maligned by the PC community due to security flaws and suspicions of spying on players. In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app.

Did EA stop using Origin?

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.

Why is EA replacing Origin?

Two years ago, EA announced its plans to replace the Origin PC client, and now the new app is finally beginning to roll out. Supposedly, it's a much lighter and faster experience with a more streamlined design. EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features.

Why are my games not showing up in EA?

Click the menu icon (it looks like 3 horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the app, hover over Help, then click Restart app. If this doesn't work, log out of the app and back in again to refresh your Collection. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling the EA app.

What happens to my games 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.

How do I get my games from Origin to EA Play?

How do I find installed game files?

Right-click on the program icon, and click on Open file location. In the folder that opens, right-click the required program's icon and click on Open file location one final time. You should now be in the installation folder of the program.

Where are downloaded games stored on PC?

Windows stores the games you've downloaded from the Microsoft Store in a “secret” folder called WindowsApps. Here's where this folder is located: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps.

Where are Xbox game files on PC?

On Microsoft Store (or Gamepass):

Save games for PC Xbox Games can be found inside the “C:\Users\ YOUR USER \AppData\Local\Packages” folder.

How do I access my EA Play games?