However, EA noted that it will have more to share on that front in the coming months. If you're a macOS user, you'll continue to use the Origin for Mac app for the foreseeable future. It's worth noting that the new client will only be available on Windows PC for now. As you might imagine, all your stuff will be present, including your games, save data and friends list. The publisher says that it will soon invite Origin users to switch over to the new app.

You'll have a custom EA ID that should make it easy for your pals to recognize you. It seems the app has improved social features as well, since you'll be able to connect your EA account to platforms including Steam, Xbox and PlayStation - which could come in handy for games with cross-play support, such as Apex Legends and FIFA 23. The publisher claims that the EA app, which has just concluded its open beta phase, is its fastest and lightest PC client to date.ĮA is promising a streamlined design and suggests navigation will be easier. The beta isn't actually live yet, but the website says that emails with the start date and other relevant details will be sent out to testers 'in the next few weeks.It has been two years since EA announced it was working on a replacement for its Origin PC client, and it's now starting to roll out the new app to Windows users. Update: If you'd like to get eyes on the new EA Desktop app before it goes fully live, you can now sign up for the beta at ea.com (opens in new tab). We are making it easy for players to get to the games fast, and find the friends they want to play with.' A rollout date for the new name hasn't been announced. 'EA desktop app' isn't going to set any marketing departments on fire, but it is a big gain in terms of clarity.Īn EA rep confirmed that it has 'opened up closed beta registration for a re-imagined Origin that is now the EA Desktop app. But Origin has neither the deep history of, which launched in 1996 with the original Diablo, nor the cool name: ! It may not immediately evoke images of Blizzard's games, but at least you know what you're in for when you sign up. EA officially entered the world of PC gaming clients in 2011 by relaunching its existing EA Download Manager as Origin. Naturally, I am reminded of Blizzard's attempt to rename (opens in new tab) to the Blizzard App (or maybe the Blizzard Launcher, I never did get that figured out), a doomed effort that didn't even last six months (opens in new tab). Electronic Arts is continuing to rebrand its online offerings ahead of the next console generation, throwing out the Origin name in favor of the new EA Desktop App.

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