Why not just use Origin?

[ZX_Warrior]

Am i missing something? What is the point in getting the game here when I will then need 2 clients open taking more memory etc... I might as well just get on origin so things are more simple I am missing something?

[RootiRookie]

becuse i rather pay ea and valve money insted of paying to only ea

[Pheace]

ZX_Warrior の投稿を引用：

Am i missing something? What is the point in getting the game here when I will then need 2 clients open taking more memory etc... I might as well just get on origin so things are more simple I am missing something?

Steam's the standard running client for me since most my games are here, it's the default place I go to find something to play and more often than not I'll find something there before having to fan out to other clients I might have games on.

If i get home and I have the game on Steam, updates are very likely already downloaded and installed, even with the game starting through Origin.

If it's on only Origin, I won't see any updates till I start that client, which i really have no reason to keep running since most of the time I'll be on Steam instead. This increases the chance of running into updates, when I want to play, by quite a lot.

[tyl0413]

Steam playtime/achievements/cards + you never have to actually touch Origin, it just goes in the background. Still ♥♥♥♥♥♥ and shouldn't be this way but that's my reasoning why buying on here instead makes sense. It's an always online game anyways so an extra launcher is the least to worry about as far as DRM goes.

[esturias]

Many people buy it here because of all that silly clutter like achievements, cards and whatnot. Some buy it here to have all their games together, some buy it here because they don't want to actively use Origin for any comminity features. That said, there are a few reasons. But basically, you are right. The most effective way would to buy it on Origin - with just one exception: If you didn't download Origin years ago, Steam will just install a "thin" Origin client, which means that you get less clutter on your machine, because that thin client is just there to boot your games.

[Mr. G]

There's a slimmer Origin install package for the Steam games. The Steam platform is honestly just another market for them to outreach to, but that said...I prefer Steam. Mainly because the achievements, playtime (very nice), community hub, easier to chat with friends via Steam overlay, better refund / customer support, etc. Granted, you can add non-Steam games, you can still use the community hub here, but for me Steam is the main gaming platform. I only use Origin for Battlefield, Star Wars, and Need for Speed. In fact, I only went to Origin for those games. Now that I can order them here, I'm just gonna continue using Steam.

At the end of the day, if you own the majority of your games on Steam, I'd stick with Steam. If Battlefield is all you play or you are already invested in Origin, stick with it. However, my preference is Steam for the reasons I listed.

[PRAET0R1AN™]

Most of my EA games are on origin so I'll probably just keep house in order and get it on Origin.

It wouldn't make any difference even if I got it on steam really, I usually have origin and steam open at the same time anyway.

[Plague Doctor]

Origin has real issues with download speeds. I bet on launch day its a complete cluster

[Void]

Why not? it’s not like the origin version is cheaper or anything, and I keep my library in one place as much as I can.

[Shork]

You basically just remove one point of error by just going straight for Origin.
If Steam is acting up, you (probably) can't play the game even if the Origin servers are perfectly fine, even though Steam isn't needed to play the game unless you choose so.
You basically just up your odds at running into issues, since you depend on 2 platforms, rather than one.

Objectively, Origin is the obvious choice.
But it's your money so do whatever.
You can get Origin keys for the game 10 to 20 EUR cheaper, though. So you're really just sabotaging yourself by insisting on using Steam in tandem.

[ZX_Warrior]

Thanks for all the input guys, much appreciated. I think ill prob just get it on origin as its only Battlefield games I use it for

[yar2000]

A side note nobody has mentioned yet: I personally think there is a possibility that this game will not use Origin at all. Apex Legends is the same way - it has cross platform between consoles and PC, you can play with Origin and Steam, but it launches natively from Steam and does not use a lighter version of Origin at all.

[sk8chalif]

The more store the better anyway. Epic/Origin/Steam. Reaching lot more people.

[PRAET0R1AN™]

Sergeant Snowman の投稿を引用：

A side note nobody has mentioned yet: I personally think there is a possibility that this game will not use Origin at all. Apex Legends is the same way - it has cross platform between consoles and PC, you can play with Origin and Steam, but it launches natively from Steam and does not use a lighter version of Origin at all.

There is no possibility that it won't use Origin..

It does state quite clearly on the store page :

Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required.

Requires 3rd-Party Account: EA Account

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA
Battlefield™ 2042 EULA

It's all there in B&W I'm afraid.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1517290/Battlefield_2042/

[yar2000]

PRAET0R1AN™ ︻デ =ー の投稿を引用：

Sergeant Snowman の投稿を引用：

A side note nobody has mentioned yet: I personally think there is a possibility that this game will not use Origin at all. Apex Legends is the same way - it has cross platform between consoles and PC, you can play with Origin and Steam, but it launches natively from Steam and does not use a lighter version of Origin at all.

There is no possibility that it won't use Origin..

It does state quite clearly on the store page :

Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required.

Requires 3rd-Party Account: EA Account

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA
Battlefield™ 2042 EULA

It's all there in B&W I'm afraid.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1517290/Battlefield_2042/

Well, that sucks big time. Thanks for the heads up.

[PRAET0R1AN™]

Sergeant Snowman の投稿を引用：

PRAET0R1AN™ ︻デ =ー の投稿を引用：

There is no possibility that it won't use Origin..

It does state quite clearly on the store page :



It's all there in B&W I'm afraid.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1517290/Battlefield_2042/

Well, that sucks big time. Thanks for the heads up.

I hate being the bearer of bad news, But It's not a huge deal really.

The version of origin that gets installed is just a lightweight version needed just to launch the game rather than being the full client.