Will I lose 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. Your Origin friends list will also migrate to the new software.

Does Origin delete your games?

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 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.

Can you uninstall Origin without losing games?

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.

How do I recover my Origin games?

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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.

Why did all my Origin games disappear?

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.

Can I delete Origin and still play Sims 4?

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.

Is EA Origin shutting down?

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.

Do I need to keep 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.

Can you move Origin game files to Steam?

Origin games you've purchased on the native client platform can't be ported over to Steam directly. The easiest way to get full functionality out of an Origin game on Steam is to purchase it through the Steam store.

Does Origin transfer from EA to Steam?

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.

Can I download my Origin games on multiple computers?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin.

Does Origin save Cloud games?

Go to your Game Library in Origin. Right-click on your game. Click Game Properties. Click Cloud Saves.

Do you lose EA Play games?

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.)

Can I transfer games from Origin?

Launch Origin client and go to "My Game Library". Here you can see all games you owned and have installed on your PC. Step 2. Right-click the game you wish to move to another drive, then click "Move Game".

What will happen to my Origin account?

Those who already have an Origin account will be automatically invited to transfer all their games, cloud saves, friends lists, and content onto the EA app seamlessly.

What is replacing EA 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.

Will my Origin games transfer to EA Play?

Will all my games and content transfer to the EA app? By the time you receive your invite through Origin, all your games, DLC and other content should be ready to launch through the EA app.

Can you still use Origin instead of EA app?

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. In 2020, EA merged its EA Access and Origin Access Basic subscription services together into one, which became EA Play.

Does Origin delete old accounts?

"The Origin terms of service are designed to protect against misuse of the Origin system. No Origin user who has paid entitlements and/or downloaded games will have their account cancelled or games expired due to extended non-use.

Can I get Sims 4 on Steam if I already have it on Origin?

The Sims 4 is now on Steam, and you can bring the content you already own on Origin with you - with one important caveat. If you buy The Sims 4 on Steam, you'll automatically get access to all the other Sims 4 stuff you already had: that includes game saves, DLC packs, in-game currency, and virtual currency.

Where did all my EA games go?

Go to the EA Account Settings portal. Click on the Order History tab. Check the order status for your purchase. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed.

How do I restore my Origin cloud?

Where have my Sims games gone?

Find your save files at Documents > Electronic Arts > Sims 4 > Saves.