Even so, I think I'll be sticking with Steam for my EA games moving forward, unless the EA Play Pro subscription becomes too tempting to pass up. KitGuru Says: Origin is slow compared to other launchers, so an overhaul like this is greatly needed. Players will of course retain all of the content they have purchased on Origin over the years and all of those licenses will carry over to the new app. This time around, EA doesn't appear to want to compete with Steam either, as the publisher will continue releasing games across multiple PC platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store and its own EA Desktop app. When the rebranding and re-launch takes place, the EA Origin brand will be put to bed completely. The publisher will still have its own launcher, known currently as the EA Desktop App, but it will be a completely revamped experience, described as a “next-generation PC gaming platform”. Now, the next step is to eliminate Origin.ĮA is doing away with Origin at some point. Since then, the EA/Origin Access subscription service has been rebranded to EA Play, the service has been made available on Steam and as part of Xbox Game Pass. Charges may be increased on at least 30 days notice as described in the Microsoft Store Terms of Sale.EA began shaking up its digital content strategy late last year with the announcement that its PC games would return to Steam. While it’s a beta project, it actively depends on player feedback in order to keep improving. Developed by Electronic Arts, this app is the official PC launcher and the new iteration of Origin. To stop being charged, cancel your subscription in your Microsoft account ( /services) or on your Xbox console, before the next billing date. EA Desktop is a free video game utility tool that enables you to easily access all EA gaming content.

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