EA shuts down Origin app

EA Is Shutting Down Its Origin App, Here’s How to Secure Your Game Library
Origin Is Being Discontinued . Origin is a 32-bit game launcher for Windows released by EA in 2011. The 32-bit architecture was understandable for the time as the relevant version
EA is killing its Origin PC app soon, so it's a shame the EA app that replaced it isn't that much better
EA is officially shutting down the old and creaky Origin PC app because it runs on such old code Windows no longer supports it.
EA Origin To Shutdown Later This Year
EA is closing Origin on April 17, 2025, switching to the EA App due to Microsoft's 32-bit abandonment. Games and accounts will transfer to the EA App seamlessly, including saved data and cloud storage. Transitioning to the EA App won't require redownloading games, with potential benefits for publishers seeking control.
EA's Origin app for PC gaming will shut down in April
EA's Origin PC client has officially reached the end of the line. The gaming company had previously announced its plans to rebrand the Origin app for desktop players back in 2020 and began rolling out the new EA app in 2022.
EA's Origin App is shutting down and an arguably worse alternative has taken its place
Electronic Arts has officially discontinued the Origin store and launcher, and will now require users to make the transition to the EA app.
EA to Sunset Origin Launcher This April
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the end of Origin, its 14-year-old game launcher. The company will sunset Origin this April, forcing gamers with EA titles to open them via the newer EA app.
RIP EA’s Origin launcher: We knew ye all too well, unfortunately
After 14 years, EA will retire its controversial Origin game distribution app for Windows, the company announced. Origin will stop working on April 17, 2025. Folks still using it will be directed to install the newer EA app, which launched in 2022.
EA To Shut Down Origin Launcher: What This Means For Your Games And Mods
The good news is, your account and games will transfer over to the EA app that replaces Origin. However, there are some potential caveats.
EA is ditching Origin, which means you could lose access to your games
EA says it is shutting down the Origin PC client, forcing users to move to the EA App which doesn't support 32-bit Windows software.
EA Origin is shutting down. Here’s how to keep all your games safe
Electronic Arts is one of the most notable publishers in the video games industry. Not only does it own extremely successful franchises like EA Sports FC, The Sims, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age, the company also plays a key role in setting trends in the games market.
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Due to clunky UX and frustrating login processes, many PC gamers chose to outright avoid using Origin as much as possible.