EA's Origin app, launched in 2011 as a competitor to Steam, is finally being replaced by the EA app. While intended to streamline EA's PC game distribution, Origin's clunky interface and frustrating logins led to widespread user dissatisfaction.
The transition to the EA app comes with significant implications. Players who haven't migrated their accounts from Origin risk losing access to their purchased games. This forced migration highlights concerns about digital ownership and the potential for losing access to games due to platform changes.
Furthermore, the EA app only supports 64-bit operating systems, leaving users of 32-bit systems in the lurch. While this mirrors Steam's decision to drop 32-bit support, it raises questions about the long-term accessibility of digital game libraries. Most modern systems are 64-bit, but users with older hardware may face significant challenges. A simple RAM check (32-bit systems are limited to 4GB) can help determine if this affects you. If you're running a 32-bit system, a complete OS reinstall will be necessary.
The shift away from 32-bit support, coupled with increasingly prevalent invasive DRM like Denuvo, underscores the precarious nature of digital game ownership. Denuvo's deep system access and arbitrary installation limits further complicate the issue.
A viable alternative is GOG, a DRM-free platform. GOG games are yours to keep, regardless of hardware changes, offering a more secure form of digital ownership. While this approach opens the door to potential piracy, it doesn't seem to have hindered the platform's growth, with titles like the upcoming Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 slated for release. The choice between convenience and long-term ownership remains a key consideration for PC gamers.
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