It seems to be built on similar technology to Origin, but unlike Origin’s tedious signup and login experience, the new app is truthfully more streamlined. Well, we looked at the new app and it’s… Fine. The new app, simply called the EA app, was quietly launched on the 7th of October and is designed to address “the limitations of in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape,” according to a blog post by the company.ĮA seems incredibly thrilled about the new app, saying it is “the best possible place for you to experience EA’s incredible games, services and content.”

We tried the app and found that it has few standout features to what already exists in the market.Īfter a decade of mediocrity, EA’s Origin platform for PC has been done away with and replaced by a sleeker, more streamlined offering.The new app is more streamlined and lighter compared to its predecessor.EA has launched a new desktop app to replace Origin.

That said, the app is also available for download right now on the EA website, if you can’t wait for the invite to arrive. EA has been testing the app on beta for quite some time now, tying it with the Xbox Game Pass subscription to offer a host of EA titles including FIFA, Need For Speed, Crysis, and more. “By the time you receive your invite, all your games and content, including games previously installed, will be ready and waiting for you on the EA app,” the company said in a blog post.ĮA will also transfer your saves and friend list over from the Origin app. Users on the Origin platform will soon receive an invite to switch to the new EA app. This includes new features like automatic game downloads and updates in the background. The company said the new app is developed to offer “faster, more reliable and a more streamlined gaming experience” in a blog post. The new EA app is now available for download, the company announced last week on October 6. EA has a new PC app, designed to replace its old Origin app.

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