The EA app is Electronic Arts' official PC game launcher, introduced to replace the long-running Origin client. It is free to download and required to install, update and launch most EA-published PC games, from sports titles to The Sims and Battlefield. Alongside library and download management, it integrates EA Play subscription access, cloud saves and social features like friends lists and game invites.
EA app vs Steam for Managing EA Games
Many EA titles are also sold on Steam, but installing an EA game through Steam typically still requires the EA app to run, since Electronic Arts uses its own launcher for DRM, updates and EA Play integration. Buying directly through the EA app (or the EA storefront) instead of Steam is the more direct route if you want EA Play subscription access baked in, though Steam users benefit from Steam's own achievements, cloud saves and library organization running alongside it.
EA app Features
- Game Library Management — install, update and launch your owned EA games from one place.
- EA Play Integration — access the EA Play subscription's game vault and member trials if subscribed.
- Cloud Saves — sync save games across PCs for supported titles.
- Friends and Social Features — see friends' online status, send invites and compare game activity.
- In-Game Overlay — access friends, chat and EA app features without leaving your game.
- Automatic Updates — games and the launcher itself update automatically.
- Achievements — track in-game achievements for supported titles.
How to Install the EA app on Windows
- Open the official download page using the button on this page, which links to ea.com.
- Download the EA app installer for Windows.
- Run the installer and follow the setup wizard to completion.
- Sign in with an existing EA Account or create a free one.
- Browse "My Collection" to install or launch a game you own.
Is EA app really free?
Free. The EA app itself is free to download and use; individual games and the optional EA Play subscription are sold separately, but the launcher has no cost of its own.
How to download EA app safely
Use the request button on this page and we will email you the current link for ea.com/ea-app — the publisher's own website — so you receive the authentic build. We do not host, mirror, patch or repackage this software in any way.
Avoid third-party "download manager" sites offering EA app. They commonly wrap the genuine installer in their own bundler, which is how adware and browser hijackers get onto a machine that the user believed was clean.
Alternatives to EA app
Other free utilities software worth comparing before you decide:
Steam
The largest PC game store and launcher, free to use.
GOG Galaxy
A free game launcher that can also unify libraries from other stores.
Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft's free official PC game launcher and rewards platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is the EA app free to download?
Yes, the EA app itself is completely free; you only pay for the games or the optional EA Play subscription you choose to buy.
What happened to Origin?
The EA app replaced Origin as Electronic Arts' official PC launcher; Origin has been discontinued in favor of the EA app.
Do I still need the EA app if I buy EA games on Steam?
Usually yes. Most EA titles on Steam still require the EA app to be installed for activation, updates and EA Play integration.
Does the EA app support cloud saves?
Yes, for supported games, so progress can carry over between different PCs.
Is the EA app available on macOS?
No, the EA app is Windows-only; EA does not currently offer a native macOS client.
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