Why did EA change from 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.

Does EA not use Origin anymore?

Electronic Arts have formally launched their new store client doodad after a long open beta, replacing the much-maligned Origin with something they refer to as "the EA app" (its actual name is only "EA"). They say it's faster and better.

Is EA Desktop replacing Origin?

After ten years, Electronic Arts is replacing Origin PC with the EA App, a new desktop client for PC.

What is the difference between EA and Origin?

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.

Is Origin becoming EA Play?

Simply dubbed the EA app, the "new, enhanced PC platform" will see Origin, which launched in 2011, slowly phased out. 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 does EA force you to use Origin?

EA have developed their own competing service to Steam, called Origin. As such, they are using the games which they publish to draw people away from Steam, which is dominant in the field, and towards their new service by making them only available through their service. It is being done as a competitive tactic.

Why was Origin discontinued?

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.

What happened to all my Origin games?

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 I use my Origin account on EA?

On EA Help

Choose the option to sign in using your platform credentials. Fill in the login details from your platform in the pop-up. If your EA Account and the account you're linking use the same email address, you will be prompted to verify your login.

Do I need both Origin and EA?

Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? The real answer is Yes, if an older games need origin, the EA beta app won't work, but will try and uninstall origin. Because EA is in beta mode, will they eventually be able to replace the origin app, who knows?!?

Can I play EA on Steam but not Origin?

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.

How do I merge Origin and EA?

Can you have both Origin and EA app?

@hosagi Currently you can have both Origin and EA Desktop installed but cannot use them at the same time. If you are trying to install something on Origin and running into an issue we can take a look here, If you wish to use EA Desktop please make a post here.

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!

What 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.

What is Origin launcher being replaced with?

Electronic Arts announced in 2020 that its Origin launcher was undergoing an update and rebrand as the EA app. That has been in development for over two years but has finally come out of open beta, and users will begin to be invited to upgrade.

Is Sims 4 free on Origin?

Already have the EA app for Windows or Origin for Mac? Open your launcher and download for free! The Sims 4 is not available on mobile devices.

Why can't I download Origin?

Try re-installing Origin:

Open the Control Panel (find it by searching “Control Panel” in the Start menu). Click on Uninstall a program under Programs. Click on Origin and uninstall. Reinstall Origin, then try installing your game again.

How do I upgrade from Origin to EA Play?

How do I add games from Origin to EA App?

Are Origin and EA login the same?

Both the subscription-based video game services- EA Access is for PS4 and Xbox One, while Origin Access is for PC - will “also get a fresh new look”, EA said. But there is no change to existing benefits. In fact, EA will add more going forward, including exclusive challenges and item drops.

Can I link my Origin and Steam EA Play?

Sign in to Steam. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam. Install the EA app if you haven't already. The EA app will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.

Is it better to get EA Play on Steam or Origin?

Actually I'd say getting it on Origin/EA App is better. The Steam version requires Origin anyway, furthermore the EA App is incompatible to Sims on Steam and using the Steam version of any EA game will prevent you from using the EA app if you care for that (EA App replaces Origin while Steam requires Origin).

Are EA games better on Origin or Steam?

Steam, without a doubt, has a much larger community than Origin. Steam's community is bigger and much more active. This usually won't matter much, since most Origin multiplayer games are crossplay with Steam.