If you want to play the best games, you need the best storefronts, making EA’s Origin or EA Desktop apps an essential install for new PC gamers.

Your games, save files, and EA profile details will work on both platforms, letting you choose between them. However, if the newer EA Desktop won’t open or if it doesn’t work for you, removing it and switching back to Origin might be your best option in the short term. EA plans to replace Origin with EA Desktop in the future but, for now, both apps remain available.Īt the moment, you can choose which app to use, so if Origin won’t open or isn’t working properly, upgrading to EA Desktop might work. Once it’s installed, download the latest version of Origin or EA Desktop and run the installer to reinstall it. Follow any additional on-screen instructions to remove the app.