Difference between revisions of "Store:Origin"
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{{ii}} Two-factor authentication: [https://help.ea.com/article/origin-login-verification-information/ App Authenticator or email]. | {{ii}} Two-factor authentication: [https://help.ea.com/article/origin-login-verification-information/ App Authenticator or email]. | ||
{{ii}} Keys for most games developed or published by EA can be redeemed on Origin; see [[List of Origin-redeemable games]]. | {{ii}} Keys for most games developed or published by EA can be redeemed on Origin; see [[List of Origin-redeemable games]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Humble Bundle EA games was region locked in Latin America for a limited time; now is no longer locked, however a few games are still locked. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Support for systems predating Windows 7, as well as for macOS (OS X) systems older than 10.9, was retired on January 14, 2020.<ref>[https://help.ea.com/en/help/origin/origin/operating-system-not-supported-by-origin/ Update your operating system to use all of Origin's features - EA Help]</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https://www.origin.com | + | {{ii}} [[List of games available on Origin]] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.origin.com/store Official Store] | ||
{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Origin/ct-p/origin-en Answer HQ for Origin at EA.com] | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/Origin/ct-p/origin-en Answer HQ for Origin at EA.com] | ||
− | {{mm}} [[List of | + | {{mm}} [[List of EA Play games]] |
− | {{mm}} [[List of | + | {{mm}} [[List of EA Play Pro games]] |
==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
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{{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/Origin-Patch-Notes/td-p/6355467 Changelog] | {{mm}} [https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/Origin-Patch-Notes/td-p/6355467 Changelog] | ||
− | == | + | ==EA Play== |
− | '''Origin Access'' | + | '''EA Play''' (formerly ''Origin Access'') is a monthly subscription service that grants access to a catalog of games and content through the Origin store. This subscription services comes in two forms; the default EA Play and the more expensive EA Play Pro tier. While the default tier includes the majority of games and content available through the service, some games and/or content might be exclusive to the Pro tier. |
− | {{mm}} [[List of | + | {{mm}} [[List of EA Play games]] |
− | {{mm}} [[List of | + | {{mm}} [[List of EA Play Pro games]] |
+ | |||
+ | ==Client data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Standard table|Element|Location|content= | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Origin DRM activations'''|{{p|programdata}}\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License\*.dlf}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''User settings'''|{{p|appdata}}\Origin\local*.xml}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Global settings'''|{{p|programdata}}\Origin\local.xml}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Games client settings'''|{{p|programdata}}\Origin\LocalContent\}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt|'''Games launch configuration'''|{{p|game}}\__Installer\installerdata.xml}} | ||
+ | |collapsed=no}} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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# Try installing again. | # Try installing again. | ||
# Failing this, attempting a "repair game" (right click on the game tile) may fix the issue. Origin will possibly hang after a first attempt at re-downloading the files; if this occurs, exit and restart Origin. Origin will attempt a re-install when you go back online. | # Failing this, attempting a "repair game" (right click on the game tile) may fix the issue. Origin will possibly hang after a first attempt at re-downloading the files; if this occurs, exit and restart Origin. Origin will attempt a re-install when you go back online. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Origin stops downloading after an ungiven threshold=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Start Origin in R&D mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Exit Origin | ||
+ | # Create a new empty document on your desktop | ||
+ | # Enter the following in the file: | ||
+ | <pre>[connection] | ||
+ | EnvironmentName=production | ||
+ | |||
+ | [Feature] | ||
+ | CdnOverride=akamai</pre> | ||
+ | # Save the file as ''EACore.ini'' | ||
+ | # Now start Origin. Upon start you will be asked if you want to import the file you just created on your desktop. Press ''Yes''. This will overwrite your old config-file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} The EACore.ini file is deleted from your desktop as soon as you import it. If you ever want to leave R&D mode you need to go to the location where Origin is installed and delete the EACore.ini file found there. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It has been reported that having Origin in R&D-mode will increase your download speed. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Choose Repair Game. | # Choose Repair Game. | ||
# Wait for verification to complete. | # Wait for verification to complete. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |minOS = 7 SP1 | ||
+ | |minCPU = 1 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minDX = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 10 | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = 10.9 (Mavericks) | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | ||
+ | |minRAM = | ||
+ | |minHD = | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 04:21, 19 August 2020
Developers | |
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Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 3, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | February 8, 2013[1] |
Key points
- DRM: Digital distribution platform with accompanying client required for downloading and often playing games as well. Games can also be DRM-Free or contain third party DRM.
- Two-factor authentication: App Authenticator or email.
- Keys for most games developed or published by EA can be redeemed on Origin; see List of Origin-redeemable games.
- Humble Bundle EA games was region locked in Latin America for a limited time; now is no longer locked, however a few games are still locked.
- Support for systems predating Windows 7, as well as for macOS (OS X) systems older than 10.9, was retired on January 14, 2020.[2]
General information
- List of games available on Origin
- Official Store
- Answer HQ for Origin at EA.com
- List of EA Play games
- List of EA Play Pro games
Installation
- Download and run the latest installer from the Download page of Origin.
- Beta participation for the Origin client can be toggled in the settings.
- Changelog
EA Play
EA Play (formerly Origin Access) is a monthly subscription service that grants access to a catalog of games and content through the Origin store. This subscription services comes in two forms; the default EA Play and the more expensive EA Play Pro tier. While the default tier includes the majority of games and content available through the service, some games and/or content might be exclusive to the Pro tier.
Client data
Configuration file(s) location
Element | Location |
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Origin DRM activations | %PROGRAMDATA%\Electronic Arts\EA Services\License\*.dlf |
User settings | %APPDATA%\Origin\local*.xml |
Global settings | %PROGRAMDATA%\Origin\local.xml |
Games client settings | %PROGRAMDATA%\Origin\LocalContent\ |
Games launch configuration | <path-to-game>\__Installer\installerdata.xml |
Issues fixed
Origin can't connect/can't log in
If Origin cannot connect to the internet and won't let you log in, try opening the Command Prompt and running this command: netsh winsock reset
Origin Offline/You must be online the first time you log in
- This can happen with Windows/Origin update.
Reset / Repair Host file[citation needed] |
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Reset the Hosts file back to the default: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/972034 |
Origin can't launch games offline
Start the game from installed folder[citation needed] |
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Origin - Reset to defaults / Clear data cache
- If you are getting issues with downloading DLC or Updating games, this will help to allow to restore origin with a full uninstall.
Clear Origin data cache folders[3] |
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Notes
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Enable Steam overlay in Origin games
- The Steam and Origin overlays conflict; to use the Steam overlay, disable the Origin overlay.
- This might not work for all Origin games.
Disable Origin overlay[citation needed] |
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DirectX Setup "An internal system error occurred" error when installing games
- Some Origin games may refuse to install due to bundling a corrupted
DXSETUP.exe
.
Replace corrupted DXSETUP.exe[4] |
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Origin stops downloading after an ungiven threshold
Start Origin in R&D mode[citation needed] |
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[connection] EnvironmentName=production [Feature] CdnOverride=akamai
Notes
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The game does not appear to be installed
- This is caused by missing registry keys.
Edit the registry[5] |
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Cloud save conflict
- Loss of synchronization may cause a prompt for which set of saves to use.
- Choosing Use Cloud Data may result in a rollback of game progress (choose Use Local Data if you are uncertain since that is more likely to be the correct version). Use the steps below to revert the save if necessary.
Restore saves in Origin client[6] |
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Notes
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ActivationUI constantly asks and never accepts account credentials on game launch
- It should be possible to notice OriginServiceResponse returning HTTP status code [404] in
%PROGRAMDATA%\Origin\Logs\Client_Log.txt
- Similarly
<game-id>_OnlineActivation_Log.html
in%PROGRAMDATA%\Origin\Logs\
probably reports License Request Server response state code=4[7]
Contact EA support desk[8] |
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Add games from a network drive
Disable Origin service and whitelist drive[9] |
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"Origin cannot locate games in a root directory" error
- Assuming the game files are actually there
Fix folder properties[10] |
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Overlays do not work
Disable Origin in game[citation needed] |
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Other information
Move/backup installed games
Save game folder[11] |
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Repair game installation
Repair Game |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
OS X | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9 (Mavericks) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
References
- ↑ Origin For Mac Is Here! - Origin News (Archived) - last accessed on 2017-07-31
- ↑ Update your operating system to use all of Origin's features - EA Help
- ↑ EA Help - Clear cache to fix problems with your games - last accessed on 2019-05-10
- ↑ How to fix the installation problem with DXSETUP.exe for Origin Games (tested on Battlefield 3 and Mass Effect 3) : gaming
- ↑ EA Forums - Origin not detecting games
- ↑ Re: Origin Cloud Sync deleted saved game data in Dragon Age Inquisition. - Answer HQ
- ↑ Can't play Dragon Age because EA is having server issues. : dragonage - Reddit
- ↑ Invalid License - Invalid Cipher (0x0006) — Battlefield Forums
- ↑ Solved: Windows 10, Origin, and Network Drives - Answer HQ and improved by Mirh
- ↑ Solved: Origin cant choose install location - Answer HQ
- ↑ [Guide] Moving/Reinstalling Origin and Games Without Re-Downloading