EA shuts down Origin app

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.
EA Is Dealing the Final Blow to Origin, and Taking Some Users With It
Due to clunky UX and frustrating login processes, many PC gamers chose to outright avoid using Origin as much as possible. Despite this, EA persisted, but has now finally decided to outright replace Origin with the equally clunky EA app.
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.
Nobody is going to miss EA's Origin game launcher when it shutters in April
E lectronic Arts' Origin app has been around since 2011, but this year will be its last. The often-reviled game launcher is going dark for good on April 17th, which is only a few
EA Is Killing Off Origin, But Also Your 32-Bit Gaming Collection
The EA App is as clunky and frustrating as Origin ever was, a completely unnecessary obstacle between you and just double-clicking the icon for the game you want to play, but when you want to play Burnout Paradise for the 943rd time,
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.
Unloved games client: EA shuts down Origin
EA once wanted to put pressure on Steam with Origin. Now the games client is being shut down for good and users will have to switch to the EA app.
EA Origin to shut down in April 2025
EA Origin will shut down on April 17, 2025, as a result of Microsoft no longer supporting 32-bit software. Players that use Origin will need to download and install the EA app, available from EA's website, which requires a 64-bit version of Windows.
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'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.
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Electronic Arts warns: Origin app will be officially shut down
Origin will be officially shut down this April. The reason is Microsoft's abandonment of the 32-bit operating system.
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