What is replacing EA Origin?

The EA app is replacing EA Origin, a new desktop application designed to provide a faster, more reliable, and more streamlined gaming experience. This change is part of EA’s efforts to improve its gaming platform, addressing the limitations of Origin in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.

Introduction to the EA App

The EA app is EA’s latest PC platform, offering various features such as automatic game downloads and background updates to enhance the gaming experience.

FAQs about the EA App and Origin

General Questions

1. What replaced EA Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform and has replaced Origin on PC.
2. Is EA getting rid of Origin? In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor of a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.
3. Is Origin switching to EA Play? New name, new look, same great benefits: EA Access and Origin Access are now EA Play.

The EA App and Origin Comparison

4. What’s the difference between the EA app and Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform and has replaced Origin on PC.
5. Why did EA discontinue Origin? 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.”
6. Can you still use Origin for Sims 4? Yes, you will need the Origin client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.

Game Transfer and Availability

7. Will my Sims transfer from Origin to EA? Basically, you shouldn’t have to do anything with your The Sims 4 program files or your user folder, as the game is not affected by changing from Origin to the EA App.
8. What replaced Origin for Sims 4? The EA app is our latest PC platform and has replaced Origin on PC.
9. Why did Sims 4 disappear from Origin? If your game disappeared from your library, make sure that you are logged in with the correct account, as people sometimes create more accounts than just one, and a mistake can be easily made.

Account and Game Management

10. What happens 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.
11. Where have my Origin games gone? First, double-check to make sure you’re signed into the right account, and if you think you may have another account, try logging in to Origin with other email addresses you may have used.
12. Can you move games from Origin to Steam? It is not currently possible to move games from Origin to any other platform.

EA App and Steam Comparison

13. Is EA app better than Steam? Steam allows for configs, so you can tap strafe on the controller, for example, making it a better option for some users.
14. Can I transfer my Sims from EA to Steam? You can’t transfer packs from Origin to Steam or vice versa, but you can install the base game through Steam and then add both your Origin– and Steam-owned packs.

EA App and Origin Support

15. Can I still log into Origin? In October 2022, Origin for Windows was discontinued, directing players to the EA App, with the macOS version remaining as the primary method for users to download and play EA games on that platform.