What is the EA app on my computer?
The EA app is Electronic Arts’ all-new, enhanced PC platform where you can easily play any of your Origin games and discover new favorites, designed to provide a streamlined and optimized user interface that gets you into your games faster than ever before. The EA app is required in order to play EA games on PC, and if you launch an EA title on Steam or Epic, you’ll be provided with guidance for installing the EA app and uninstalling Origin if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
To provide more information about the EA app, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their answers.
Do I need the EA app?
The EA app is required in order to play EA games on PC. If you launch an EA title on Steam or Epic, you’ll be provided with guidance for installing the EA app and uninstalling Origin if applicable.
What happens if I delete the EA app?
If you uninstall the EA app from your computer, you won’t be able to play any games or use any extra content that you’ve downloaded until you reinstall it. However, your games are owned by your EA account, not your computer or your particular install of the EA App, so you won’t lose anything if you uninstall and reinstall the EA App or the games.
What is the EA app called in the Microsoft Store?
The EA app is called EA Play in the Microsoft Store.
Can I uninstall Origin with the EA app?
The EA App is designed to uninstall Origin, so if you want Origin on your computer for testing purposes, install it first, then Origin afterwards.
Will deleting the EA app delete games?
No, deleting the EA app won’t delete your games. Your games are owned by your EA account, not your computer or your particular install of the EA App.
Do I need the EA app and Origin?
The EA app is required in order to play EA games on PC. If you launch an EA title on Steam or Epic, you’ll be provided with guidance for installing the EA app and uninstalling Origin if applicable.
Where is the EA app located?
The EA app installation folder is located at C:Program FilesElectronic ArtsEA DesktopEA Desktop by default.
Why can’t I download the EA app on my laptop?
If you’re having problems installing the EA app, double-check that your computer meets the requirements. If you’re on PC, make sure you’re running the EA app as an administrator, and add EADesktop.exe, EALauncher.exe, and EABackgroundService.exe to your anti-virus and firewall allow lists.
How do I uninstall the EA app on Windows 11?
To uninstall the EA app on Windows 11, open the Control Panel, find the Programs section, and click on Uninstall a program underneath Programs and Features. Then, right-click the EA app and click Uninstall.
How do I quit the EA app?
To quit the EA app, click on the ‘Show hidden icons’ button at the bottom right near the clock, then right-click the EA app and click Exit.
Why can’t I delete my EA account?
You can’t deactivate or delete your EA Account by yourself. You’ll have to talk to one of EA’s advisors. If you play EA’s mobile games on an iOS or Android device, check out how you may be able to delete your game account yourself.
How do I remove EA from my Microsoft account?
To remove EA from your Microsoft account, go to the EA Account settings portal, click on Connections, find the account you want to unlink, and click the Unlink button next to it.
Do I need the EA app on PC?
Yes, if you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass member, you’ll need to link your Xbox and EA accounts and make sure that you have installed the EA app to enjoy EA Play titles on PC.
Is the EA app reliable?
The EA Desktop App isn’t too bad and certainly works better than Origin. However, there are still some bugs to be ironed out, but that’s expected with a new app.
Is the EA app free?
EA Play is the ultimate gaming destination for anyone who loves EA games, and it gives you more of your favorite Electronic Arts titles, with more rewards, more exclusive trials, and more discounts – all for just $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year.
Can I get the EA app on my laptop?
If you’re a member of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Game Pass for PC, you have EA Play for PC included with your membership. You’ll need to download the EA app to use EA Play via your Xbox Game Pass membership.
Can you download the EA app on Windows?
Yes, the EA app for Windows is Electronic Arts’ all-new, enhanced PC platform, where you can easily play your favorite games. The app provides a streamlined and optimized user interface that gets you into your games faster than ever before.
How do I use the EA app?
To use the EA app, launch the EA app, sign in to your account, enter the name of the game in the search bar at the top, click on the game you’re looking for in the search results, and select Download.
How much is the EA app?
EA Play is just $4.99 a month or $29.99 for a full year.
Why is the EA app not installing?
If you’re having problems installing the EA app, double-check that your computer meets the requirements. If you’re on PC, make sure you’re running the EA app as an administrator, and add EADesktop.exe, EALauncher.exe, and EABackgroundService.exe to your anti-virus and firewall allow lists.
What happened to Origin EA app?
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. It is expected all Origin content will carry over to the new EA Desktop client once it is fully released.
Can you have both Origin and EA app?
Currently, you can have both Origin and EA Desktop installed, but you cannot use them at the same time. If you are trying to install something on Origin and running into an issue, you can take a look at the EA support page.
Do I need both Origin and EA Desktop?
If the games you play are fully supported through EA Desktop, then there’s no need to use Origin as well.
How do I stop EA from running in the background?
To stop EA from running in the background, go to EA Desktop Application Settings, then toggle off the setting for Background Services. After that, open Services Management Console in Windows and look for EABackgroundService and see service status (running) and startup type (manual).