For those using MacOS, Origin for Mac will continue to be the place where games are accessible. The EA app is now available for supported Windows PCs. The friends list will transfer, too.Īny game that lists in-game hours or achievements will be carried over to the EA app, and all in-game purchases will carry over. All local and cloud saves will transfer forward ensuring users can pick up where they left off. By the time an invite is sent, the company said all games and content, including games previously installed, will be ready and waiting via the EA app. Each user will also have a custom and unique ID, and once connected to the app, users will know what and when friends are playing, allowing players to jump in and game together.ĮA will be inviting those still using Origin to make the move soon. The Desktop App seems like a worthwhile piece of course-correction- because sometimes, the player’s opinion does matter.With the app, you can automatically download games and background updates, and build your friends list by connecting your EA account to other platforms and services like Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. EA has come under fire in the past for dubious business practices, especially with regards to microtransactions and game exclusivity deals. Love them or hate them, game launchers are a necessity in this modern era of video games. As it stands, it’s a sleek, intuitive improvement on the previous launcher. There’s even a feature roadmap available to view on Trello, that offers pleasing transparency to the development process. EA seems keen to include as many requests as possible. The EA Desktop App is functional and takes player feedback. Move your game folder, for example : from C:\Program Files\EA Games\ to D:\Program Files\EA Games 4. If you subscribe to EA Play, the on-demand games service, any transactions made will also appear in the new app. Kill task EA Background Service in Task Manager 3.
However, both applications can’t be run simultaneously. If you already use Origin, you’ll find all your games appear in the Desktop App. There’s a Dark Mode interface and it incorporates enhanced Playtime Controls, so you can keep tabs on how long you’ve spent in a game. Other than smoothly moving your games library over, it also streamlines the overall user-experience. First and foremost, it’s been developed on the back of player feedback.
It’s fair to wonder what the point of the EA Desktop App is.
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