Apple releases iOS 16.EA’s Origin registered a user base of over 50 million and yet the service was criticised for security flaws and spying concerns. The notable mention of the app was in 2020 when EA decided to replace the platform with a new Windows client. The app comes a decade after Origin was first launched. Users will also have a unique ID for their friends to find them easily.

The new EA app will also allow users to expand their friend lists by connecting their EA account to other platforms such as Steam, Xbox and PlayStation. EA claims that the new app has a more user-friendly design and is equipped with features like automatic game downloads and background updates. It is important to note that existing Origin users will be easily able to transfer their games, cloud/local saves, friend lists and other content onto the new app. New EA app for Windows: Other details Windows users who already have an Origin account will be automatically invited to transfer their account to the new EA app. Meanwhile, Mac users have to wait more for this new PC client while Origin will keep on working for them. Read more about EA's new app on the EA website.EA says that the new app is currently available only for supported Windows PCs. Show off your PSN, Xbox Live, Steam, and Origin activity from multiple gamertags on a single card Our gamercards are completely free and can. It sounds like neither Origin nor the new EA app will be required to play the remake on Steam, which is welcome news for anyone making good use of the £20 price difference the game has on PC. 'Dead Space is native on Steam,' EA stated when asked for comment (thanks, PCGamer).

Set for release in January, Origin is not listed as a requirement on the game's Steam page, in contrast to other games (such as Dead Space 3) which do.

The announcement of the EA app comes alongside confirmation that EA's own launchers won't be needed to play the upcoming Dead Space remake through Steam. Local and cloud saves will be automatically transferred across. Other features listed include account integration with Steam, Xbox and PlayStation, automatic game downloads, and background updates.įor Origin users, an invite will be sent out when all their games and content from Origin will be 'ready and waiting' on the EA app. Watch on YouTube EA's Dead Space remake gameplay reveal.

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