Origin Replaced by EA App
EA is saying goodbye to Origin, which has been replaced by the EA app. The new client offers a refreshed look, improved optimization and compatibility with other platforms.
After more than 10 years Electronic Arts is officially says goodbye to Origin, which was a competitor to, among other things, Steam. The app with the orange logo will be replaced by the EA app.
EA has completed open beta testing of the app for Windows systems and the developer will encourage users to switch platforms. The legacy accumulated so far by players on Origin in the form of a friend list, games and saved progress will be transferred to the EA app. The company promises that the move to the new service will to go smoothly.
The company describes the new client as "the fastest and lightest" among those it has created so far. The look of the program has been significantly redesigned to make it more modern and user-friendly. Support for other platforms has been introduced, so that it will be possible to link an EA account with, for example, Steam or Xbox and PlayStation consoles to keep in touch with friends using them.
Currently, the EA app is not available on macOS systems, so Origin will continue to be used by users of Apple devices until a version for non-Windows PCs is ready.
You can download the new app here, without waiting for an invitation from EA.
