Are you experiencing the frustrating issue of EA games missing from your EA app library?
It can be incredibly frustrating to log in and find that your games have disappeared.
However, fear not, as there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve this issue and get your games back where they belong.
In this blog, we will walk you through the steps to fix EA games missing from the EA app library, helping you get back to enjoying your favorite titles in no time.
How To Fix EA Games Missing From EA App Library
To fix EA Games Missing from EA app Library you can verify Login details, perform app recovery, and edit the EAcore.ini File. Additionally, you can check hidden games, and uninstall and reinstall EA app.
1. Verify Login Details
Ensure that you are logging into the EA app with the correct EA account that contains your games.
If you have multiple EA accounts, try logging in with each one to check if your games reappear.
2. Perform App Recovery (Clear Cache)
If your games are still missing, try performing an EA app App Recovery to clear the cache.
This can often resolve display issues and restore your games to the library.
- Close the EA app.
- Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type %ProgramData% and press Enter.
- Locate the Electronic Arts folder and open it.
- Delete the EA Desktop or EA app folder.
- Now, press Windows Key + R again and type %AppData% and press Enter.
- In the window that opens, go back to the AppData folder and open the Local folder.
- Delete the Electronic Arts folder here as well.
3. Edit The EAcore.ini File
Locate the EAcore.ini file in the EA app installation directory.
Edit the file to ensure that the paths to your games are correctly specified.
- Close the Origin or EA Desktop app completely.
- Navigate to the installation directory of Origin, which is usually located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin.
- Locate the EACore.ini file within this directory.
- Right-click on the EACore.ini file and choose to open it with a text editor like Notepad.
- Make necessary changes or check the paths to the games. (This step requires specific knowledge of what needs to be edited, which is not typically provided by EA as it’s not a standard support procedure.)
- Save the changes to the EACore.ini file.
- Restart your computer and open the Origin or EA Desktop app to see if the issue is resolved.
4. Check Hidden Games
In the EA app or Origin client, navigate to the game library and check for an option to display hidden games.
Sometimes, games may inadvertently be hidden, causing them to appear as missing. Unhiding them should restore them to your library.
- Open the Origin client and log in to your account.
- Click on “My Game Library” on the left panel.
- In the top-right corner of the game library, there is a “Filter” option; click on it.
- From the drop-down menu, select “Hidden Games.”
5. Uninstall And Reinstall EA App
Uninstall and reinstall the EA app and relink any associated accounts, such as Steam or other gaming platforms.
This can help refresh the library and ensure that all linked games are properly displayed.
To Uninstall the EA app:
- Close the EA app.
- Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter to open the Programs and Features window.
- Find the EA Desktop app in the list and select it.
- Click “Uninstall” and follow the prompts to remove the app from your system.
To Reinstall the EA app:
- Visit the EA official website.
- Download the latest version of the EA app.
- Run the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.
To Relink Associated Accounts:
- Open the EA app and sign in to your EA account.
- Click on your profile in the bottom left corner and select “Connections.”
- Follow the instructions to link your accounts (e.g., Steam, Xbox, PlayStation).
5. Contact EA Customer Support
If none of the previous steps resolve the issue, reporting the problem to EA support is the final recommended action.
This step involves seeking assistance from the official support team to investigate and provide further guidance.