Past Updates

• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Updated social interface for better game invite display.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Improved Origin stability during video card driver updates.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Added new functionality allowing Origin to perform silent background updates when the computer has been idle.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Added friend recommendations to My Home.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Modified Origin installer behavior to always add "\Origin" to custom install locations.
• When Origin is installed in a generic system folder uninstalling Origin will no longer delete the entire folder.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Added support for fullscreen video (PC only)
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Added support for 4K and other high DPI scaling resolutions.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Added the SwiftShader renderer which expands Origin's support for older video cards.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Added the ability to buy and send gifts to other users.
• Added the ability to create and share a personal wishlist.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Improved cloud save sync conflict message behavior.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Fixed an issue where notifications were making parts of the screen unusable for some users.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes to improve performance and stability.

• Fixed an issue with the Origin In-Game overlay.
• Fixed an issue that was causing sign in errors.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• The new Origin experience is now in beta
• This redesign of Origin includes an updated user interface and content recommendations based on your gaming interests. Here are the highlights:
• My Home page: This page is tailored to your gaming interests. Here you’ll find recommendations for games, articles & videos, deals and more.
• Updated UI: Origin looks and feels the same, whether you’re visiting it on web, mobile, or within the client. Access the store, your game library, and more, no matter what device you’re using.
• Improved functionality: Searching for players, games, and extra content on Origin is now easier. Plus, you can add up to 2,000 friends to your friends list.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Updated add-ons & bonuses to correctly display DLC when purchased as part of a bundle.
• Improved the way Origin handles outdated operating systems, and reduced support for Windows XP and Windows Vista.
• Miscellaneous bug and crash fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Various improvements to server infrastructure.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Improved the add-on store to no longer require a checkout when getting On the House content.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Added DirectX 12 support to the Origin In-Game overlay.
• Improved support for OS X El Capitan (10.11).
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements.

• Improved security for account and privacy pages.
• Improved the way Origin retrieves new configuration data.
• Various voice chat improvements and fixes.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Pre-ordered titles now always appear in My Games library.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and performance improvements.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Improved support for cloud save transfers
• Improved Origin’s ability to handle game repairs when files are missing
• Origin Web Helper allows EA websites communicate with Origin. Due to recent web browser changes, use of Origin Web Helper is required to avoid potential gameplay disruption.
• Miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Expansion tiles for The Sims 3 now appear in the Game Details page instead of the My Games library.
• Added the ability to uninstall DLC for some games.
• Improved the quality of voice chat.
• Miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes.

• Added voice chat functionality (currently in beta).
• Added a network quality test and visual call timer for voice chat.
• Added the option to create a chat room from a 1-to-1 chat window.
• Added additional resolution options for Twitch broadcasting.
• Blocking people on your Friends list now also unfriends them.
• Added functionality that allows players to change the game installation language of some titles without reinstalling the game.
• Miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Increased cloud storage capacity to 1GB.
• Added Achievements to the main menu.
• Additional miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Fixed an issue between Origin In Game and MSI Afterburner that sometimes caused FIFA 15 to crash.
• Fixed an issue that prevented Origin In Game from functioning while playing Dragon Age: Origins.
• Improved performance of the Origin In Game browser.
• Improved the downloader’s performance when resuming partially completed downloads.
• Fixed a stability issue experienced by some OS X Yosemite users.
• Fixed an issue that was preventing The Sims 4 from automatically downloading add-on content.
• Fixed an issue with Origin In Game and fullscreen mode.

• Fixed an issue that caused some users to receive feedback surveys too frequently.
• Fixed an issue that caused some players to experience a crash when exiting The Sims 4.
• Fixed an issue that caused patch download sizes to be incorrectly displayed.
• Miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Added chat rooms.
• Added pop-ups to notify user of new functionality.
• Updated downloader appearance.
• Improved download duration estimate.
• Downloading a game queues all related downloadable content.
• Game repairs will also repair related downloadable content.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Added support for OSX 10.10, Yosemite.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Improved image quality on Twitch broadcasts.
• Fixed bugs causing Origin In Game problems and crashes.
• Updated account registration process to reject invalid email addresses.
• Additional miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Fixed a compatibility issue with some DirectX 11.1 devices that blocked Origin In Game.
• Fixed an issue where users with a large number of games in their library had difficulty downloading.
• Fixed a problem that could cause Origin to crash when receiving friend invites while playing.

• Redesigned notifications
• Improved quality and speed of Twitch streaming
• Downloader visuals improved; downloading files will now queue
• Stabilized playback when watching multiple videos
• Improved automatic game update downloads
• Paused game updates now resume properly
• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Fixed issues with social profiles and chat.
• Additional miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Added a new feature to allow companion websites such as Battlelog to launch from the My Games library.
• Improved the process for automatically patching games .
• Fixed an issue that kept Origin In Game from working in offline mode.
• Improved our email verification system.
• Fixed display errors on profile and achievements pages.
• Additional miscellaneous bug fixes.

• Added ability to pin in-game windows to be visible during gameplay.
• Added ability to upload custom box art in My Games library.
• Added support for changing email addresses.
• Added Origin Error Reporter to help troubleshoot issues.
• Added “log out” option to system tray menu.
• Added additional support for 64-bit titles.
• Added e-mail verification prompts.
• Improved TwitchTV streaming.
• Downloader fine tuning.
• Fixed an issue with TwitchTV disconnecting some users from Battlefield 4.
• Fixed an issue with Remember Me not saving in certain languages.
• Fixed an issue where the Origin Store would not load for some users.
• Fixed an issue where Origin In Game would not work if a game was running while user quit/restarted Origin.
• Fixed a crash some users experienced when changing languages on Origin.
• Fixed an issue where changing e-mail address would immediately log out user.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Fixed a bug that prevented users from being able to view the Origin Store or view the latest release notes.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Improved integration between My Games library and Battlelog.
• Added functionality to allow users on retired operating systems to remain on the current Origin build.
• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Miscellaneous bug fixes

• Added an all-new group chat feature
• Added messaging on your friends list that shows when a friend is broadcasting gameplay
• Added tabs and keyboard shortcuts to the Origin In Game browser
• You can now disable Origin In Game for individual games purchased through Origin
• Added the ability to upload custom box art for non-Origin games, including animated GIFs
• Added the ability to check installation progress for certain games from your web browser
• Added a security question notification (for those who haven’t set one yet) to help protect your account
• You can now make your Origin Points and achievement totals from BF3, ME3, and DS3 visible on your Origin profile for friends to see
• Improved error handling for when you run out of disk space while downloading paid DLC
• You can now uninstall games through Origin for Mac
• Improved user feedback survey for PC; enabled user feedback survey for Mac
• More efficient auto-patching (now only the changed parts of a file get downloaded)
• Faster game download performance

• Updated the look and feel of the Application Settings menu
• Added a new launcher option for select titles
• Added Origin In Game support for 64-bit games
• Added existing achievements from BF3, ME3, and DS3 to your Origin profile
• Added the ability to auto-archive your gameplay broadcasts
• Additional miscellaneous bug fixes

• 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.

Origin for Mac includes nearly all of the same features and functionality found in Origin for PC, including:

• Cloud storage
• Social capabilities
• Ability to add non-Origin games to your library
• Auto-patching for select titles
• Origin InGame
This Mac release also adds:

• 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.