About Origin

Origin brings an entire universe of gaming into a single, convenient application. Downloads are streamlined for quick and easy installation, and you can securely purchase and play your favorite games any time and any place you want. You can even chat with your friends right from the Origin application while you play. New features recently added to Origin include live streaming demos, free-to-play games, and a beta cloud storage feature. This feature allows you to save your progress online, then pick up where you left off from any Origin-enabled PC. For gamers on the go, Origin services are also available on your mobile device!

Origin is now expanding to offer top PC game titles from some of the world’s best video game publishers, giving you even more access to the latest and greatest in gaming content. 

The Benefits Of Digital Downloading

Downloading your games is easy, safe, and offers a range of benefits:

No More Discs - If you’ve ever lost or scratched a disc for your favorite game, you’ll appreciate the library feature in Origin. All of your games are there for you to play at any time and in any place. Just pull up the Origin application and you’ll be able to access every game you’ve purchased from Origin in one convenient library.

Play On Any PC - Whether you’re upgrading to a new machine or just spending a week at grandma’s house, all of your games will be instantly available as soon as you install Origin.

Shopping Made Easy - With Origin, you’ll never have to wait in line or pay an extra shipping charge, and you’ll get instant gratification when purchasing new games.

Pre-Load New Games - We let you download new games days before they’re released so that you can start playing immediately on launch day.

Auto-Patching - Game patches now download and install automatically, providing you with the best possible experience every time you play.