Why do you need an EA account?

You need an EA Account to access and use many EA Services, including to play online.

What is the point of an EA account?

EA Play is the ultimate gaming destination for anyone who loves EA games. EA Play gives you more of your favorite Electronic Arts titles. More rewards, more exclusive trials, and more discounts – all for just $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year!

Do you need an EA account on Xbox?

You need to have an EA Account to play our games. Don't have an account? We'll ask you to create one the first time you play one of our games on your Xbox.

Does an EA account cost anything?

EA Play on Xbox One / Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S

It is exactly the same price for standalone EA Play membership on an Xbox console as it is on PlayStation - £3.99 / $4.99 / €3.99 per month or £19.99 / $29.99 / €24.99 for 12 months.

What are the benefits of EA Access?

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How To Create EA Account

Do I keep my games if I cancel EA Access?

If you cancel you will keep your game progress, but won't be able to play EA Play games unless you purchase them or resubscribe. After you cancel your subscription, you will keep your benefits until the end of the current subscription period.

How much is EA Access a month?

How much does EA Play cost? EA Play is just $4.99 a month or $29.99 for a full year.

Can you get EA for free?

One Free Trial per EA Account. After the trial, the current Origin Access monthly or annual membership fee will be billed. Cancel during the trial period without charge.

Should I buy EA subscription?

EA Play is overwhelmingly worth the money, even if you only subscribe to one month. Worth mentioning that if you find enough enjoyment from a couple of months of EA Play, then you should strongly consider the annual subscription.

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What happens if I unlink my EA account from Xbox?

When you unlink a platform account from your EA Account, you can link it to another EA Account, but your in-game progress will not transfer over. That means you'll permanently lose access to all of the following: games and game progress. DLC, expansions, and anything extra you have for your game.

How does EA Access work on Xbox?

Your Xbox Game Pass subscription gives you a full EA Play membership, which includes 10% off of full games, DLC, and more. Game Pass Ultimate members can use their discount in the Microsoft Store or the EA app Store, while Game Pass for PC members can only use their discount in the EA app Store.

Can you delete EA account on Xbox?

Deactivate account

Any platform accounts you've connected to your EA Account, like your Xbox Gamertag or PlayStation™Network Online ID, will remain linked to the account. Your Answers HQ posts and usernames will still be visible, you just won't be able to edit or delete them.

Why do I have to pay for EA Play?

EA Play is a gaming membership that gives you access to some of EA's best games. Your membership comes with perks, like: Trying brand new games for a limited time before they launch. Saving 10% on EA digital purchases - like full games, expansion packs, and in-game currency.

Do you keep EA Play games forever?

You'll retain all your save files so you can pick up where you left off if you decide to join again.” How do I keep EA access games forever? You buy the games separately. EA Play(formerly EA Access) is only a subscription service that give you the games for whatever month you pay for it.

What is an EA subscription?

EA Play* is the ultimate game membership for anyone who loves EA games. Don't just get the game. Get more from your game – more rewards, more exclusive content, and unlimited access to more top titles for a month.

Do I need EA Play to play online?

EA Play is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Origin, or the EA App. Other memberships like PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold are not required to reap the benefits of EA Play (though, you do need to have PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold to enjoy EA Play games online).

Does EA Access expire?

If your membership expires or you cancel it, you won't be able to play games available with EA Play unless you've purchased them separately, or you reactivate your membership.

Do you lose a game bought with EA Play?

I'll clarify: The games you purchase using the EA Play discount that an active membership gives, remain yours to keep and play even after the membership expire.

Does EA delete inactive accounts?

No Origin user who has paid entitlements and/or downloaded games will have their account cancelled or games expired due to extended non-use. The term regarding account cancellation for non-use is designed to guard against creation of non-active accounts for inappropriate reasons.

How many EA accounts can I have on Xbox?

An EA Account can only have one of each platform account linked at a time. This means that you can't link an EA Account to two PlayStation™Network IDs, for example. Instead, you'll need to create a new EA Account to link to your additional platform accounts.

Is EA account same as Xbox?

If you made your EA Account using the same email address you use for your platform-specific account, load any EA game on your Xbox, PlayStation®, or Switch, and your accounts should automatically connect.

What is EA on Xbox one?

EA Play is a game subscription service that makes your game more rewarding with access to exclusive player challenges, in-game rewards, member-only content, a 10% member discount on EA digital content and a library of top titles now available on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and on PC via Origin™ and Steam.

How do I find out what accounts are linked to my Xbox account?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Linked social accounts.