{"id":2796,"date":"2020-10-25T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T07:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techsofar.com\/?p=2796"},"modified":"2020-10-22T18:41:35","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T17:41:35","slug":"turn-off-origin-overlay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techsofar.com\/turn-off-origin-overlay\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Origin Overlay in Supported Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before the Epic Games client became the first major competitor to Steam\u2019s untouched throne, many other companies had tried to have their go at individual gaming clients meant to distribute their video games on their own terms. One of the more well-known ones among these is EA\u2019s Origin desktop app, which features a responsive user-interface and tons of features that Steam also has.<\/p>\n

While it may not be everyone\u2019s cup of tea, it does have a few features that Steam does not offer such as the ability to play games at certain percentages of your downloads, allowing you to play the early parts of the story campaign or multiplayer maps while the rest of the game silently downloads itself in the background.<\/p>\n

One feature that gamers often don\u2019t like very much in-game distribution clients is the overlay, which lets you use quick features in a video game that is connected to your client. Origin is one of the clients that offer an in-game Overlay, and it lets you quickly chat with your friends, accept invites quickly, use an instant browser, manage downloads, see achievements, and even broadcast your gameplay.<\/p>\n

However, despite the advantages, many gamers prefer not to have an overlay in their games due to numerous reasons, such as performance drops and annoying notifications \u2013 while others just use different overlays which they prefer more.<\/p>\n

How to Easily Disable Origin Overlay<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a way to disable the EA Origin overlay which is enabled by default, then you\u2019re in luck. We have made a detailed but easy guide that will show you how to disable the Origin overlay and enjoy your games in interrupted peace.<\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Open \u2018Application Settings\u2019<\/h3>\n

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The first thing to do is to hover your mouse to the bottom left of the client, where it should say your username and Origin points. Once you do that, a pop up opens right next to it with multiple options \u2013 you\u2019re looking for \u2018Application Settings\u2019. Click that button and move on to the next step.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Access the Origin In-Game Settings<\/h3>\n

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Once you\u2019re in the application settings, there are a few options next to it on the top part of the screen. The last option that says \u2018Origin In-Game\u2019 is the one you need to access, so move your cursor there and click it.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Disable the Origin Overlay<\/h3>\n

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Once you\u2019re in the \u2018Origin In-Game\u2019 part of the settings, it says \u2018Enable Origin In-Game\u2019 as the first option. On the right side of the text is a green button, simply move your cursor over it and press once \u2013 it will disable the overlay immediately and your games will never be bothered by it again, unless you choose to re-enable it by just clicking on it again.<\/p>\n

Additionally, this menu also has a \u2018Display FPS Counter\u2019 option so you might need to check it out if you need it someday.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations! Your Origin overlay is successfully disabled for as long as you like. The green button will turn to a shade of grey, and you will see a small pop-up on the bottom right that signifies that the changes have been saved.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t see it yet, try repeating step 3 and that should fix the issue. It\u2019s not a known problem, but it doesn\u2019t hurt to be safe.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s it for our easy guide for turning off the Origin overlay! If you have any other questions, make sure to let us know so that we can try our best to help you out! And while you\u2019re here, don\u2019t forget to check out some of our other helpful guides made for gamers.<\/em><\/p>\n