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Origin vs Epic Games Store

Developers should learn about Origin when working on EA game integrations, as it historically handled authentication, achievements, and multiplayer services for titles like Battlefield, FIFA, and The Sims meets developers should learn about the epic games store to distribute and monetize their games, especially indie developers who benefit from the favorable revenue share. Here's our take.

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Origin

Developers should learn about Origin when working on EA game integrations, as it historically handled authentication, achievements, and multiplayer services for titles like Battlefield, FIFA, and The Sims

Origin

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Developers should learn about Origin when working on EA game integrations, as it historically handled authentication, achievements, and multiplayer services for titles like Battlefield, FIFA, and The Sims

Pros

  • +It's relevant for understanding legacy systems in gaming ecosystems, though for current projects, the EA App is the recommended platform for EA's PC gaming services
  • +Related to: ea-app, steam

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Epic Games Store

Developers should learn about the Epic Games Store to distribute and monetize their games, especially indie developers who benefit from the favorable revenue share

Pros

  • +It's also relevant for integrating Epic's services like Unreal Engine, cross-platform play, and the Epic Online Services SDK into game projects
  • +Related to: unreal-engine, game-development

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Origin if: You want it's relevant for understanding legacy systems in gaming ecosystems, though for current projects, the ea app is the recommended platform for ea's pc gaming services and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Epic Games Store if: You prioritize it's also relevant for integrating epic's services like unreal engine, cross-platform play, and the epic online services sdk into game projects over what Origin offers.

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The Bottom Line
Origin wins

Developers should learn about Origin when working on EA game integrations, as it historically handled authentication, achievements, and multiplayer services for titles like Battlefield, FIFA, and The Sims

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