EA Is Shutting Down Origin On Apr. 17

EA Origin is shutting down. Here’s how to keep all your games safe
For a long time, EA games could only be purchased, downloaded, and played digitally via EA Origin (at least on PCs). Eventually, some titles became available on Steam. Now, EA is altogether discontinuing Origin, which will be effective April 17, 2025.
EA Shutting Down Origin App in April - 64-Bit EA App Will Be Required
EA will be discontinuing the Origin app on April 17 due to Microsoft ending support for 32-bit software. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to start thinking about making the switch to the EA app.
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'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.
RIP EA’s Origin launcher: We knew ye all too well, unfortunately
The launch of Origin in 2011 was a flashpoint of controversy among gamers, as EA—already not a beloved company by this point—began pulling titles like Crysis 2 from the popular Steam platform to drive players to its own launcher.
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 Origin To Shutdown Later This Year
Even if Microsoft didn't stop support for 32-bit software, it was just a matter of time until the Origin store was closed instead of the EA App. According to EA, the EA App, "is o
EA to Sunset Origin Launcher This April
The company will sunset Origin this April, forcing gamers with EA titles to open them via the newer EA app. The decision to shut down Origin is reportedly linked to a decline in 32-bit software support.
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