In 2020, Electronic Arts announced that the Origin Launcher has been updated and rebranded as the EA App. (opens in new tab)It’s been over two years and it’s finally ready. EA announced today that the app is exiting open beta and will soon overstep the corpse of Origin and take its place as EA’s “primary PC platform.”
“The EA app is the fastest and lightest PC client ever,” said EA. “The new streamlined design makes it easy to find the games and content you’re looking for and discover your new favorite games. Automatic game downloads and background updates ensure your games are always ready to play.” You can make sure.”
In addition to all the usual launchers, the EA app also connects to other platforms such as Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, etc., so users can integrate their friends list and always know what others are up to. increase.
The process of upgrading from Origin to App is easy. After downloading the EA app and running the installer, it will strip the old launcher root and stem and automatically drop it in its place. is it good? To be honest, I haven’t used Origin very much so I can’t compare, but the app is noticeably faster and has a simpler layout. The store page is a simple grid of icons that can be sorted by genre, player, language, or EA Play subscription. Installed games are listed in the left sidebar just below the link to the library. The store page loads quickly and the layout is simple and easy to read.
Overall, I think the EA app is definitely stepping up. If for some strange reason you want to stick with the old origin, you can, but it probably won’t last long.
EA says, “We invite you to migrate now. By the time you receive your invitation, all your games and content, including previously installed games, will be ready in the EA app and waiting for you.” Your data will be transferred so you can pick up where you left off, and your friends list will be transferred so you don’t have to remember all your player IDs.”
It’s not “optional” to me, but based on my experience, there’s no reason not to go ahead and act now. ea.com (opens in new tab).
