Why did Origin stop?

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. It is expected all Origin content will carry over to the new EA Desktop client once it is fully released.

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.

What's happened to Origin?

EA is officially saying goodbye to Origin. When you log in to the launcher, you will see a notification saying that later this year, the EA app for Windows will replace Origin as the destination for purchasing, downloading, and playing EA games.

Is the EA app replacing Origin?

No. The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app. If you find any of your games, DLC or other content missing from the EA app, please contact us so we can help resolve the issue.

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.

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Can you still use Origin?

For Mac OS users, Origin continues to be the application of choice and EA has not announced any changes. In a blog post about the Mac application, EA said "Origin for Mac is still the place you can access your games.

Will my Origin games transfer to EA Play?

Will I have to re-download my Origin games on the EA app? No. The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app.

Why is EA moving to Steam?

The most likely answer is that EA is trying to smooth out its transition into a service. Enabling people to buy Battlefield or Madden on Steam may remind people of the value that is in Origin Access Premier. That may encourage people to subscribe to that instead.

Why is online Origin unavailable?

When you encounter “online login is currently unavailable in Origin”, you should restart Origin completely in the first place. Right-click the Origin icon in the notification area of the taskbar and select Quit Origin. Then open Origin again and try logging in your account.

Why is there no Sims 5?

There is not currently a Sims 5 release date

All that we currently know about The Sims 5's release window is that it's a long way off. The game is still in the early stages of development, and it was judged to be at least a couple of years away when it was announced in October 2022.

Why can't I download Origin anymore?

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 to play The Sims without Origin?

You cannot play The Sims 4 without running Origin. When you first install the game, you need to register with Origin, and the game client will automatically start every time you launch the game.

Why can't i play Sims through Origin?

Sometimes this can be caused by corrupted local data and these need to be deleted. Please open this folder: C:\ProgramData\Origin\Llocal Data)\The Sims 4 and delete the content. After that the game should become active in Origin again and you should be able to click on Play again.

When did Origin 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.

How do I merge Origin and EA?

Can I use EA Play on Origin if I bought it on 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. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.

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.

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!

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Is The Sims 5 confirmed?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.

Will the Sims ever be free again?

When does The Sims 4 become free to play? 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).

Will Nintendo get Sims?

Unfortunately, The Sims 4 is not available on Nintendo Switch, and it doesn't look like it's coming anytime soon. Despite the title's immense popularity on other consoles, The Sims 4 just never made its way over to the platform (even though there have always been rumors that a port was right around the corner).