However, the addition of retail keys to Origin is restricted to games from 2009 onwards and older keys will not work even if the game is available on Origin, unless user contacts customer support. Users may also add certain EA games to their Origin account by using CD keys from retail copies, and digital copies obtained from other digital distribution services. Origin guarantees download availability forever after purchase, and there is no limit to the number of times a game can be downloaded. Instead of receiving a box, disc, or even CD key, purchased software is immediately attached to the user's Origin account and is to be downloaded with the corresponding Origin client. The Origin store allows users to browse and purchase games from Electronic Arts' catalogs. ĮA has announced in September 2020 that it plans to retire Origin in favor of a new EA Desktop client for its EA Play service in the future. By 2013, Origin had over 50 million registered users. In 2011, Electronic Arts stated that it wanted Origin to match Valve's Steam service, Origin's primary competitor, by adding cloud game saves, auto-patching, achievements, and cross-platform releases. Origin contains social features such as profile management, networking with friends with chat and direct game joining along with an in-game overlay, streaming via Twitch and sharing of game library and community integration with networking sites like Facebook, Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and Nintendo Network. The platform's software client is available for personal computer and mobile platforms. Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games.

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