To say that Origin was never truly appreciated by PC gamers would be an understatement. For several months now, EA has been slowly but surely preparing the transition to a brand new platform optimized for Windows. EA Application.
Already in September 2020, the American company had paved the way with the new EA Desktop app that accompanied the launch of its subscription formula EA Play. After gold and a few months of beta phase, EA announced on Friday, October 7, 2022 Launch of the latest version of the EA App.
“We set out to develop a next-generation PC gaming platform from EA, a platform that provides a faster, more reliable and easier gaming experience, as well as the best possible place for you to experience amazing games, services and EA content. ”, announces the publisher in the official press release.
EA launches its new platform for Windows, bye bye Origin
Among the key innovations, EA introduced a brand new sleek design, a faster PC client, and also automatic downloading of games and updates in the backgroundAs Steam has been offering for several years.
It will also be possible add friends playing on other platforms By linking your EA account to your Steam, Xbox or Playstation account. To do this, each user will have a unique and personalized identifier.
As promised, EA App will therefore replace Origin. The company states invitations will be sent out gradually for Origin users Migrating to EA App and transfer local and cloud games, content and saves as well as friends list.
However, it is already possible Download EA App for Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 directly EA’s official site for the most impatient. Finally, and that’s the only bad news, Players on macOS will need to stay on OriginEA has not (currently) plans to port the EA App to Apple’s operating system.
