Will EA ever get rid of Origin?

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 EA Play going to replace 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.

What happens when Origin shuts down?

However, as we've recently written, the launcher is being replaced by the EA app on Windows. However, nobody could have expected that the company would also shut down the Origin store, available via browsers. All game-related links now lead to the new EA.com site.

Will Origin be deleted?

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.

What app is replacing Origin?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.

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Why is Origin being replaced?

EA's new PC app, designed to replace its Origin platform, is now available to download, the company announced on Thursday. This new app is designed to offer a “faster, more reliable, and more streamlined gaming experience,” according to EA's blog post, with features like automatic game downloads and background updates.

Are EA Play games forever?

Members have unlimited access to the full versions of a selection of games published by EA, dubbed "the Vault", for as long as their membership is active. If membership is suspended, the games can no longer be played, but all progress and game saves are retained.

Should I uninstall Origin if I have EA Play?

If you've installed Origin on your Mac to play EA games and now no longer need it, you should uninstall it to free up space. Not only will you create room on your boot drive for other applications, but you will remove the risk of Origin files that haven't been updated conflicting with other software you install later.

Will deleting Origin delete Sims?

No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. 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!

Is The Sims still on Origin?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.

Why do EA Games require Origin?

It's used for account management and ownership verification. If your concern is playing your games offline, you can choose to Go Offline within the Origin menu.

Do I lose my games if I cancel EA Play?

If you cancel, you'll lose all EA Play benefits (access to the Play List, you won't continue to accumulate in-game member rewards, etc.)

What happens to the games if I cancel EA Play?

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.

What happens when EA Play ends?

An EA Play membership ending won't change your installed files, the game will still be there you just won't be able to launch it. If the install is not showing then this would point to a system issue.

Is Origin still spyware?

No, Origin is not spyware.

Can you play EA games on Steam without Origin?

No, unfortunately you indeed still need Origin to be installed/running in the background for Steam EA games to work.

Why is there no Sims 5?

When is The Sims 5 release date? There is currently no release date for The Sims 5. Fortunately, we do know that EA is now working on the game under the working title Project Rene. Unfortunately, we also know that its development is still in its early stages - so don't expect it to release anytime soon.

Can you keep games after EA Play expires?

After you cancel your subscription, you will keep your benefits until the end of the current subscription period. If your membership expires, any purchases you made with your member discount are yours to keep.

How do I keep game pass games forever?

To keep playing the DLC, you need to buy the game itself from the Microsoft Store or on disc. As long as you were signed in to the Xbox network the last time you played, your achievements, game saves, and game progress will all be there.

Can you still play EA Play games after subscription expires?

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.

Will I lose my ultimate team if I unlink my EA account?

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 ban your account?

A ban is when we remove your access to a game, part of a game, or your EA Account for an extended period of time. 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.

Do EA accounts get deleted?

We won't delete any account that has been banned. To delete your EA Account, you'll first need to appeal your ban. You might deactivate your account if you want to take a break from gaming or if you have a Pogo or Star Wars™: The Old Republic (SW:TOR) account.

Can I play my 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).

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.