Origin Client Release Notes

Past Updates

• Closed hypothetical exploit of Origin URI (uniform resource identifier) by malicious web sites

• Added the Featured Today window to display deals, announcements, & giveaways.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Added a menu option to launch the Featured Today module.
• Fixed a bug that kept users from seeing if some of their friends were playing SimCity.
• Fixed a bug that could cause Origin to crash when launching games from the Jump List.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Cloud storage
• Social capabilities
• Ability to add non-Origin games to your library
• Auto-patching for select titles
• Origin InGame
• Drag & Drop installation
• Dual-platform play (Mac/PC) for available EA titles
• A unified (Mac/PC) My Games library

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Added additional account security questions.
• Fixed an issue that was preventing some users from broadcasting to Twitch.
• Added the ability to update account settings via the web.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Improved client performance to allow for quicker startup.
• Improved the speed of your friends list while loading.
• Added the ability for you to broadcast gameplay on Twitch.tv.
• Added a feedback survey that allows you to tell us what you think of Origin.
• You can now add games purchased outside of Origin to your My Games library.
• Right-clicking on Origin in your task bar will now display more options.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Fixed an issue that prevented some users from installing certain titles.

• Fixed an issue that interfered with some users' ability to download games.
• Fixed an issue that prevented some users from launching or quitting certain games.
• Fixed an issue that was blocking some users from logging in.

• Fixed an issue that caused certain games not to patch properly.

• Added the ability to opt out of certain types of data collection.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.
• Added a battery indicator to Origin In-Game. Users can now see how much charge remains on their battery without leaving their game.
• Enabled cloud storage by default.

• Updated the look and feel of the My Games tab.
• Updated game tiles with high resolution box art.
• Added a slider allowing users to resize game tiles.
• Moved the Download, Install, and Play buttons into game-specific mouseover windows.
• Changed the Mark as Favorite button to a star icon.
• Added new sorting options to the My Games tab.
• Added a refresh button to the My Games tab.
• Moved the Friends List into a standalone window.
• Added the ability to hide the Friends List.
• Added a button to the navigation bar that shows the Friends List if it’s hidden.
• Added new navigation options to the Origin system tray menu.
• Configured the Order History page to display both web and client purchases.
• Added new title bars to a number of windows.
• Improved overall performance of the Origin client.
• Fixed an issue that was keeping some users from being able to patch properly.
• Fixed an issue that was blocking FIFA 12 invites from being sent for some users.
• Additional miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Fixed an issue that was keeping some users from being able to patch properly.
• Fixed an issue that was blocking FIFA 12 invites from being sent for some users.
• Additional miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Fixed several issues with the DLC download system, including one that was causing users to time out before completion.
• Added hovercards to the Origin friends list. You can now mouse over a friend’s name to pop up their real name. Users who have hidden their real names will remain hidden.
• Added release dates to all DLC available for pre-order.
• Fixed several issues that were causing Origin to crash.
• Reduced the client’s CPU load.

• Fixed an issue that caused some users to experience performance issues when running Origin.
• Fixed a bug that caused a small number of downloads to get stuck at 100%.

• Fixed several miscellaneous bugs.

• Added captcha verification for increased security. NOTE: Users with automatic log-in enabled will need to re-enter their password after updating Origin. You will not be able to log in until you have done this.
• Added cloud storage support for a number of additional EA games including Mass Effect 3.
• Added the ability to upload custom avatars.
• Improved relevancy of friend search results.
• Progress bar now displays when installing games.
• Streamlined Origin installation and update processes.
• Game Add-Ons (DLC) can now be purchased and installed directly through Origin.
• Updated the look and feel of the Origin client.
• Users can now invite multiple friends to play at once.
• Users can now hide games in their Game Library.

• Users can now change their Origin ID from the Settings menu.
• Password security has been improved. Users with less secure passwords will be asked to choose a new password.
• Required updates can now be delayed without disrupting access to Origin offline mode.
• A number of small bug fixes have been made.

• Fixes an issue that caused downloads to go past 100% completion.
• Users installing the Russian disc version of BF3 should no longer be improperly asked to insert disc 1.
• Fixes a number of issues that previously caused the Origin client to crash.
• Improves the performance of the Origin browser when loading flash-based applications.
• Addresses a number of minor localization and user experience issues.
• Adds the ability to download and install third-party games from Origin.
• Improves the performance of the game update functionality.
• Made changes so that Origin now sets permissions in ProgramData\Origin by default.

• Added the ability to change your password from the Settings menu.
• Added the ability to purchase DLC while in-game.
• Added the ability to import friends from select EA titles.
• Added the ability to contact Customer Support while in-game.
• Added the ability to check and repair games by right-clicking on the game.
• Improved search so you can be found by real name, if you added it to your profile.
• Introduced Cloud Storage Beta - store your saved games on the cloud, so you can continue playing from any computer.
• Introduced Free Games - play PC demos to casual games from the Free Games page in the Origin store.

• Fixed several miscellaneous bugs.

• Added a feature to automatically log you into EA sites from Origin.
• Fixed an issue with invalid cache folders.
• Fixed an issue with the progress bar display.
• Fixed an issue that forced users into Offline Mode improperly.
• Added Origin In Game support for Battlefield 3 Beta.

• Added support for sending invitations to Facebook friends.
• Fixed several miscellaneous bugs.

• Added option to enable Origin In Game for all games, including those that aren't officially supported with this feature.
• Added opt-in to participate in Origin Pre-Release.
• Added support for underage users.
• Improved code redemption interface.
• Added functionality to automatically update your games.
• Added functionality to display pre-ordered games in your library.

• Fixed an issue where the client would sometimes crash on exit.

• Fixed an issue where the user's presence could not be changed from "playing."
• Improved security for login and registration.
• Added logging around client self-updates.

• Create a public profile, pick an avatar, and display the games you own on your personalized profile page.
• Facebook, PSN and XBL integration so you can quickly build your Origin friends list.
• Social notifications so you’ll know when your friends sign-on or start playing a game.
• Chat with your friends and browse the web right from your game on select titles with the new In-Game Overlay.