Why is Origin going away?

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.

Is Origin getting shut down?

Electronic Arts is shutting down Origin! The launcher is getting replaced by the EA app.

Will Origin be replaced by EA?

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

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.

Should I use Origin or EA?

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.

ORIGIN IS SHUTTING DOWN!!

What will happen to my Origin account?

It is expected all Origin content will carry over to the new EA Desktop client once it is fully released. The new client began its beta test in September 2020. The new client, named EA Play was released on October 7, 2022, for Windows users with a deployed migration to existing users of Origin.

What is 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.

Can you still play Sims through Origin?

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

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).

What happened to all my Origin games?

Click on EA Account and Billing, then Order History. Check the order status there. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed. If your order is not showing, then you may have bought the game on another account.

Can I run Sims 4 without Origin?

In February 2020? No. The Sims 4 is Origin-only for PC and Mac.

Is Origin still needed?

After the update, Origin will be automatically uninstalled from players' devices. The update will be encouraged on Windows PCs as the older application is phased out, however, Origin users on Mac devices will still need to use Origin for Mac.

Will I lose 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!

Do Origin games expire?

The games will remain installed on your system. However, if your subscription expires then you will be asked to activate the games that you downloaded from the Vault, if you didn't already own them yourself. Basically, you need to buy it or renew your Origin Access.

Can I run games without Origin?

There is no possibility to get rid of Origin. The only way would be not playing EA games - every new EA game needs origin except Star Wars the Old Republic (which requires an EA/Origin account, but does not require the Origin application).

Can I run Origin games without Origin?

According to EAs official help you can do this through these steps: Click "Origin" on the top menu bar and select "Application Settings...". Select the "In Game" tab. Uncheck "Enable Origin in Game", then restart Origin.

Does EA Play remove games?

Games are added to The Play List (previously known as The Vault) at EA's discretion, such as making a title available on Access a set number of days after its retail launch. Although the Terms of Service allow EA to remove titles with 30 days' notice, EA initially pledged that games will not be removed at a later date.

Does Steam still use Origin?

Steam-native games

Native games on Steam don't need Origin to launch, but you can only play with friends on the same platform as you. For example, if your friend is playing on Steam, you'll need to play the game on Steam too.

Does Origin cost money?

And they come with awesome extra content like in-game currency, Packs and early beta access. For $14.99/month or $99.99/year, all of this is yours for as long as you're an Origin Access Premier member.

Why is there no Sims 5?

There is no concrete Sims 5 release date right now, with players being let into the Project Rene secret "earlier than ever before" because Maxis "want you to be a part of the development journey." It has been confirmed that a Sims 5 release date is "years out" though, so we're going to have to be patient.

Can I uninstall Origin and still play Sims?

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.

Have I been banned on Origin?

View your account locks, bans, and suspensions

Go to My Ban History to view more info on and dispute your active locks, bans, and suspensions.

Are EA bans permanent?

We normally issue a ban on your EA Account due to repeated or extreme violations of our Terms of Service or Rules of Conduct. Account bans are typically permanent.

Why can't i access games on 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.

Why can't I access Origin?

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.