I didn't read the whole thread, but to answer the OP: I'm sorry, but that did not happen to me. So this isn't the case with all orders. I preordered from Origin on 11/10 and got an actual preorder code in my email the same day. I also entered it on the website the same day and when I looked at my account yesterday, I am showing that correct date for early access. Now, that being said, I do not reflect any orders on my pending or past order history on the website. That part is confuzzling, I will admit.