Back in 2011, EA introduced the Origin App, offering PC gamers an alternative digital storefront to purchase and browse EA's games, diverging from the dominant Steam platform. A significant move during this period was the mandatory use of Origin for the launch of Mass Effect 3 in 2012. Despite this push, Origin struggled to gain traction, largely due to its cumbersome user interface and frustrating login experiences, which led many gamers to avoid it.
EA continued to support Origin, but recently made the decision to replace it with the new EA app. This transition, however, comes with its own set of challenges. For instance, if you own games like Titanfall on Origin and fail to transition your account to the EA app, you risk losing access to your purchased games.
Additionally, the EA app only supports 64-bit operating systems, leaving behind those still using 32-bit systems. While this might not affect most modern PC users, as Steam also discontinued support for 32-bit OS in early 2024, it's worth noting that Microsoft sold 32-bit versions of Windows 10 until 2020. If you're on Windows 11, you're in the clear, as 64-bit support has been standard since Windows Vista's release nearly two decades ago.
You can easily check your system's compatibility by looking at its RAM. A 32-bit OS can only utilize up to 4GB of RAM, so if your system has more, you're likely running a 64-bit OS. However, if you've mistakenly installed a 32-bit version of Windows, you'll need to perform a full system wipe and reinstall a 64-bit version to continue using the EA app.
While dropping support for 32-bit systems in 2024 isn't unexpected, it raises concerns about digital ownership. Losing access to a library of games you've owned for years due to hardware upgrades is frustrating, and Steam users face similar issues with Valve's cessation of 32-bit support. Moreover, the increasing use of invasive digital DRM solutions like Denuvo, which often require deep system access and impose arbitrary installation limits, further complicates the situation despite your purchase.
One way to safeguard your digital library is to support platforms like GOG, operated by CD Projekt. GOG's commitment to DRM-free games ensures that once you download a title, you can run and own it on any hardware that supports the game, indefinitely. This approach does open a window for potential software piracy, yet it hasn't deterred developers from releasing new titles on the platform, such as the upcoming RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, which is slated to be "coming soon" to GOG.
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