Can I still use Origin instead of EA app?

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.

Do I need the Origin app if I have the EA app?

If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then no need to use Origin as well.

Will the EA app automatically replace Origin?

Simply dubbed the EA app, the "new, enhanced PC platform" will see Origin, which launched in 2011, slowly phased out. Access to games and content, plus progress, achievements, cloud saves and friends lists and other data pertaining to Origin accounts should transfer seamlessly over to the EA app.

Do I still need Origin if I have EA Desktop?

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

Can you bypass the EA app?

What is this? If the above workaround didn't work for you, you can bypass the EA app and run your games directly by searching for the executable file from your OS File Explorer: All you need to do is bypass the EA app by finding the game files in your pc files and launch it from there.

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How do I get rid of EA app on Origin?

Does Origin still work 2023?

In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.

Is Origin no longer supported?

EA is officially saying goodbye to Origin. When you log in to the launcher, you will see a notification saying that later this year, the EA app for Windows will replace Origin as the destination for purchasing, downloading, and playing EA games.

Is EA Desktop app better than Origin?

EA Desktop is essentially Origin, but in its final form. The improvements EA has made mean that instead of fighting bugs and crashes, you're able to spend time immersed in your game of choice. EA Desktop doesn't have broken systems or glitchy software.

What happens if I delete Origin app?

What happens when I uninstall the Origin client? 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 and Origin the same account?

What's EA Play? New name, new look, same great benefits: EA Access and Origin Access are now EA Play. Get more info on the change here.

Can I still play Sims 4 on Origin?

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

Why can't I download Origin anymore?

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 - make sure to run the setup file with administrator rights. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports.

How to install Origin in 2023?

Can I still install Origin?

Is Origin still available? Yes, Origin is still available but EA has announced it will phase out the platform and replace it with the EA App. However, not all titles and content are yet available in the new EA App.

Why are all my Origin games gone?

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.

Will I lose Sims if I uninstall Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? 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!

How do I play Sims after purchase Origin?

On The Sims 4 page, click Add to Library. In the Added to your library window, click on Download with Origin. Once the download completes, go to My Game Library and click on The Sims 4. In the window that appears, click on Play.

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.

Why did Origin change to EA?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...

Can I delete the EA app and still play The Sims 4?

If you uninstall the EA app (formerly EA Desktop) from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or use any extra content you have downloaded until you reinstall it.

What app is replacing 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.

Will deleting EA app delete games?

Nope, you cannot delete your games from your EA account.

Do I keep my games if I cancel EA access?

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.

Will I lose progress 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.