However, Origin will be completely shuttered on April 17, 2025, as Microsoft ends support for 32-bit software. Anyone still using Origin will need to swap over to the EA app before that date.

EA announced Origin’s shutdown this week. The decision is the result of Microsoft ending support for 32-bit software on Windows. Origin does not run on 64-bit code - but its replacement, the EA ...

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the end of Origin, its 14-year-old game launcher. The company will sunset Origin this April, forcing gamers with EA titles to open them via the newer EA app.

Now, EA is altogether discontinuing Origin, which will be effective April 17, 2025. By then, you’ll need to switch to the EA app , which has been available since 2020 and serves as the new ...

In both statements referencing Origin’s closure, EA has confirmed that it will be transitioning its service to the EA app, ...

As flagged by Neowin, EA has just confirmed: "On April 17, 2025, Origin will shut down, as Microsoft has stopped supporting 32-bit software. If you use Origin, you need to upgrade to the EA app ...

Origin, EA's universally-disliked PC storefront and launcher launched back in 2011, will finally shut down this year, on 17th April. EA has, of course, long since replaced Origin with the EA App ...

Going forward, EA will simply refer to its PC gaming client as the “EA desktop app.” After nine anticlimactic years the Origin name is no more. Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More.

Starting August 18th, EA Access and Origin Access Basic will be known as EA Play, and Origin Access Premier will be called EA Play Pro. The services will have a fresh look too, the company said.

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.

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the end of Origin, its 14-year-old game launcher. The company will sunset Origin this April, forcing gamers with EA titles to open them via the newer EA app.