Why does Origin say I have no 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.

Why does Origin say I don't have Sims?

If you already own the Sims 4 and you cannot find it in your Game Library, you might be logged into a different account than the one that has The Sims 4 on it.

How do I get Origin to detect games?

How do I enable Origin games?

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.

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How do I activate a game I bought on Steam to Origin?

How do I fix EA Origin not recognizing installed games?

Download the game again in Origin and when it starts downloding pause it. Exit Origin and copy the game folder back. Start Origin and the download. It should finish "downloading" fast and start installing.

Are my Origin games on EA app?

The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app.

Is Origin going away?

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 reset Origin on my computer?

Click the More icon, and then click Reset Origin. In the Reset Origin Confirmation dialog box, click Yes to reset the origin.

Why are my Sims 4 games not showing in Origin?

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.

Does Origin still work for Sims 4?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.

What happened to my games on Origin?

EA not only shut down the launcher but also the digital store.

Why is EA not showing my games?

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 replaced 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.

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 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.

Why won t my Sims 4 install from Origin?

Restart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot. Make sure that your UAC is enabled and set to notify. Download the latest version of Origin and install the client. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports.

Does buying EA Play on Steam work on Origin?

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.

Why do I need Origin if I bought the game on Steam?

You may need Origin to launch some EA games from Steam. When you do, Steam will tell you the game needs to be launched using a third-party DRM and will show Origin software installation in the system requirements. Otherwise, you can launch the game as you would any other Steam game by clicking the title and then Play.

What happens if I buy a game on Steam that I already own on Origin?

Re: i own ea games on origin, what if i buy them again on steam? Unfortunately it's not possible to transfer games from one platform to another, you can only transfer or merge from one EA account to another using the same platform. Also when transferring you will lose all progress and stats for your games.

Why won t steam let me play Sims 4?

Open your Steam and go to your Steam Library. Find your Sims 4 game and click on Properties. Then go to the Local Files tab and select Verify Integrity of Game Files to start repairing your game. Wait for everything to finish before you try opening TS4 again.

How do you activate Origin on Sims 4?

Login in the Origin Client with the Email/PW you first registered the game on and download and install the game from there. The game only needs to be registered once and you won't need the code again after your initial registration. This is true for both the DVD and the download version.

Does Sims 4 on Steam need Origin?

As said above, if you want to play Sims 4 through Steam, you need to buy a copy of the base game in Steam. Once you do that, you'll need to uninstall the Origin version of the game, install the Steam one, and then download your packs through Origin.