Tuesday, January 21st 2025
EA Shutting Down Origin on April 17, Recommends Upgrade to EA App
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, which requires a 64-bit version of Windows. Find out how to update your Windows operating system to get the most out of the EA app.
What is the EA app?
The EA app is our enhanced platform for PC games. Optimized for the best user experience, it lets you easily find what you need and get into the game quicker than ever. Don't have it yet? Download the EA app here. The EA app doesn't support 32-bit versions of Windows. You'll need to upgrade to a 64-bit operating system on your device to play your games. See if the version of Windows you're running is 32 or 64-bit.Will your account and games transfer to the EA app?
Yes, your account and games will transfer to the EA app. Log in to the EA app with the same account you use for Origin. When you log in, any games you had on Origin will be ready to play. Games that list in-game hours in Origin will list the same hours in the EA app. Anything you've saved through Origin's cloud will also transfer.We can't promise that mods will transfer to the EA app. Check with mod creators to see if your content can be transferred. If you think something's missing in the EA app, contact us.
Will you have to redownload your games?
If you're upgrading to a new operating system, you won't need to redownload your games. If you need to switch to a newer device, you'll need to transfer your data.
Sources:
EA Dot Com - Help Section, Eurogamer
What is the EA app?
The EA app is our enhanced platform for PC games. Optimized for the best user experience, it lets you easily find what you need and get into the game quicker than ever. Don't have it yet? Download the EA app here. The EA app doesn't support 32-bit versions of Windows. You'll need to upgrade to a 64-bit operating system on your device to play your games. See if the version of Windows you're running is 32 or 64-bit.Will your account and games transfer to the EA app?
Yes, your account and games will transfer to the EA app. Log in to the EA app with the same account you use for Origin. When you log in, any games you had on Origin will be ready to play. Games that list in-game hours in Origin will list the same hours in the EA app. Anything you've saved through Origin's cloud will also transfer.We can't promise that mods will transfer to the EA app. Check with mod creators to see if your content can be transferred. If you think something's missing in the EA app, contact us.
Will you have to redownload your games?
If you're upgrading to a new operating system, you won't need to redownload your games. If you need to switch to a newer device, you'll need to transfer your data.
26 Comments on EA Shutting Down Origin on April 17, Recommends Upgrade to EA App
EA games for the most part do require and use EA app. It does not matter that you buy them in Steam, Epic or Xbox store.
Some can run without it but default state is installing EA app and starting it along with the game.