Will I lose my games on 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!

Will I lose all my Origin games?

All saved games, be they stored locally or in the cloud, will also be transferred, so you don't need to worry about losing any progress in your favorite releases.

What happens to the games I bought on Origin?

Origin guarantees download availability forever after purchase, and there is no limit to the number of times a game can be downloaded.

Will my Origin games transfer to a new computer?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.

Do games expire on Origin?

We reserve the right to change and update Content and Entitlements without notice to you. If you have not used your Entitlements or Account for twenty four (24) months or more and your Account has associated Entitlements, your Entitlements will expire and your Account may be cancelled for non-use.

I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)

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.

Can you keep EA Play games forever?

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.

Can I create a new Origin account and keep my games?

It is not possible to transfer games from one account to another. Each game has a single license for one account only.

Can I reinstall Origin without losing games?

Actually reinstalling the Origin won't affect your installed games. Your installed games will still be playable after you install the Origin on the system.

Can I transfer my Origin games to Steam?

Can You Move Origin Games to Steam? Unfortunately, once you purchase the game on Origin, you can't move it to the Steam library and get all the benefits of Steam overlay and functionality. You'll have to either purchase the game on the Steam store or add it as a non-Steam game.

How do I recover my Origin games?

Do you own the games you buy on Origin?

Once you make a purchase of game from Origin, it is added to your account and you keep them forever.

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.

Does Steam run better than Origin?

In addition, Origin's server is not as fast as Steam's. Due to these reasons, most gamers prefer Steam. A great many people are troubled by the Origin download slow issue.

Do you still need Origin to play Sims 4?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? 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 did I lose all my games in Origin?

If your purchase processed but you still don't see your game

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 save your Sims game?

Origin does not back up Sims 4 saves for you. If you want to save the Sims 4 progress, you should navigate to the Sims 4 saves location and back up the saves folder to a USB drive or cloud space. After backing up the saves folder from the old computer, now you can: Install Origin and Sims 4 on the new PC.

How to transfer Origin games to another computer without downloading?

Can I transfer my Origin games to another account?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.

Is Steam linked to Origin account?

Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account. Steam will install your game and let you know when it's ready to play.

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.

Will I lose my 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.

Do games get removed from EA Play?

The Play List Removals. * When a title is removed from EA Play, you will no longer have access to the titles, game upgrades, or in-game purchases made in that Play List title, unless you separately have access to that Play List title for the applicable Platform.

Do you lose access to games when you 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 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.