The all new EA app for Windows

Wing-Man · 8 Nov 2022 at 17:09

So now i must have a Microsoft account on my PC to play EA games...

The all new EA app for Windows - EA’s new optimized PC platform has officially arrived!

Today, we’re thrilled to announce that the EA app has officially left its open beta phase and will soon replace Origin as our primary PC platform.

www.ea.com

Why?

The_Arbiter · 8 Nov 2022 at 20:11

and discover your new favorite games.

Unlikely.

Just looks like an Origin rebrand. Can't say i've ever used Origin either, it tends to be a put off, like phone apps.

Glanza · 8 Nov 2022 at 20:23

You shouldn't need a Microsoft account, the new EA launcher uses your original Origin details.

Wing-Man · 8 Nov 2022 at 20:39

The_Arbiter said:
Unlikely.

Just looks like an Origin rebrand. Can't say i've ever used Origin either, it tends to be a put off, like phone apps.

Glanza said:
You shouldn't need a Microsoft account, the new EA launcher uses your original Origin details.

its via the windows app store. you need to be logged in to use the app store? or that what i got from it.

VersionMonkey · 8 Nov 2022 at 20:55

Wing-Man said:
its via the windows app store. you need to be logged in to use the app store? or that what i got from it.

The Microsoft store can be persistent, but some free apps can be aquired without a microsoft account; if you cancel/close the login prompts. It does depend on the app as well, though, I think.

Glanza · 8 Nov 2022 at 21:10

Wing-Man said:
its via the windows app store. you need to be logged in to use the app store? or that what i got from it.

It's got it's own installer you don't need to get it via the Microsoft Store.

Wing-Man · 8 Nov 2022 at 21:16

Glanza said:
It's got it's own installer you don't need to get it via the Microsoft Store.

The way it reads is there getting rid of the installer from next year in favour of a windows(store) app

Wing-Man · 8 Nov 2022 at 21:17

There is no talk of mac or Linux app changes just the Windows app...

The name will change for all but only the Windows based app change

TheSwede · 8 Nov 2022 at 22:32

I just downloaded the new EA game launcher, installed it and could sign in using my old origin account details, no need for a microsoft account what so ever. *shrugs*

Wing-Man · 8 Nov 2022 at 23:42

TheSwede said:
I just downloaded the new EA game launcher, installed it and could sign in using my old origin account details, no need for a microsoft account what so ever. *shrugs*

you dont need an Microsoft account to sign in, if the EA app go's into the Microsoft store you would/could need one to download it.. meaning you would have to add the account to windows.

Microsoft are desperate for you to not have an offline windows so then they can push ad's down your throat and sell your info.
i will be more than happy to have an account and let them track me all day long when windows is FREE.

random_matt · 9 Nov 2022 at 17:45

Installed this afternoon after finding ME remaster for £17. Used my Origin details, my OS is a local account if that makes any difference.

random_matt · 9 Nov 2022 at 17:47

Wing-Man said:
you dont need an Microsoft account to sign in, if the EA app go's into the Microsoft store you would/could need one to download it.. meaning you would have to add the account to windows.

Microsoft are desperate for you to not have an offline windows so then they can push ad's down your throat and sell your info.
i will be more than happy to have an account and let them track me all day long when windows is FREE.

Too bad MS, mine is local. However, what happens when I have to login to my outlook to download MS Office 2019?

varkanoid · 10 Nov 2022 at 09:57

Its just the official launch of the EA Play launcher thats been in beta for a couple of years. It was running alongside the Origin launcher so you could choose either. Looks like they have dropped the Play bit.
I hope they have improved it cos it was worse than the Origin Launcher.

rumple9 · 10 Nov 2022 at 11:37

It's terrible I hate it. Origin is so much better. Also origin is now gone for good, you cannot download it anymore

Deluxe1 · 10 Nov 2022 at 16:20

Hate this piece of garbage, downloaded BF1 the other day and each time I load up the EA app I'm met with this:

JUMPURS · 11 Nov 2022 at 13:23

The Beta of the app used to constantly sign me out. Was really annoying.

weyland yutani · 5 Dec 2022 at 22:55

I had Origin on my old pc and couldn't really complain, only have it for the Star Wars games. With a new pc just built I had no choice but to download this new client and it's terrible.

When pointing the downloads to my Origin games library on a separate drive, games always fail to install after a long time "preparing and downloading". I've tried clearing the app cache, restarting etc but no luck.

Despite having Battlefront 2 fully downloaded, the client still needs to download another 23GB and then it fails to install anyway :mad:

With Steam I just point it a library and the games are there ready to play.

varkanoid · 6 Dec 2022 at 22:03

Clunky is the word.

MissChief · 6 Dec 2022 at 22:30

Many reasons I'm loathe to download it and am sticking to Origin.

Wing-Man · 6 Dec 2022 at 22:50

MissChief said:
Many reasons I'm loathe to download it and am sticking to Origin.

the update i got said in the new year you have to use the new app