Origin is no longer the current Windows launcher for Electronic Arts games. On Windows, EA replaced Origin with the EA app, so current instructions should direct Windows users to the EA app rather than an old Origin download.
How to Download the EA app
- Go to Electronic Arts’ official EA app download page.
- Download the Windows installer.
- Open the installer.
- Follow the prompts to install the EA app.
- Sign in with the EA Account associated with your games.
What Happened to Origin?
EA states that the EA app has replaced Origin on PC and Mac. For Windows users, the current download is the EA app. Old tutorials that tell Windows 10 or Windows 11 users to download Origin are outdated.
Will Your Games Still Be There?
Games and account entitlements are tied to your EA Account rather than the old Origin program itself. Sign in with the same EA Account. Locally installed games may need to be located, repaired, or reinstalled depending on the existing installation and the EA app’s current behavior.
If the EA app Will Not Install
Restart Windows, install pending system updates, confirm you downloaded the installer from EA, and make sure the Windows account has permission to install applications. EA’s support resources should be the first place to check for launcher-specific errors.
Summary
Do not look for a current Origin installer for Windows. Download the EA app from Electronic Arts and sign in with the EA Account that owns your games.