We recently came to know that a lot of gamers have numerous questions about Origin Points. And that’s the reason we have created a guide clearing doubts about the same topic. This post will not only explain what Origin Points are but also explain the difference between Origin Points and Bioware Points. Before we directly jump to the main topic, let’s take a look at the brief description of Origin.
What Is Origin?
Similar to Steam, Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts. What makes this platform quite popular across the world is its software client is available for both Mobile and Computer. There are thousands of paid and free PC and Mobile games available on Origin that can be played using its client. For the unversed, Origin Client is a software that allows users to not only download games, expansion packs, content booster packs, and patches from Electronic Arts. As we have already mentioned above, the interface of Origin Client is quite similar to Steam.
What Are Origin Points?
When you play games using Origin Client, you get Origin Points depending on your performances and game progress. Basically, Origin Points are something that shows you how good you are at playing games on PC through Origin. Since it is a representation of your gaming skill, it should not be compared to Bioware Points. Unlike Origin Points, Bioware Points are something that users can redeem and use to buy DLC for older Biware titles.
Can I Redeem Origin Points?
No, you can’t redeem Origin Points. As we have already mentioned above, Origin Points are of no use for players. Since it is a visual representation of your gaming skills, you can only use it to improve your gaming skills. The better you play PC games via Origin the more Origin Points you will get.
What’s The Difference Between Origin Points & Bioware Points?
There is a huge difference between Bioware Points and Origin Points. As we have mentioned above, Origin Points can only be used to measure your gaming skills and ability but Bioware Points is something that players can redeem online or use to buy old Bioware titles. With the help of Bioware Points, users can also download characters, weapons, and plenty of other in-game items.
What Gamers Have To Say About Origin Points?
There are numerous players across the world who love to see Origin Points while playing games through Origin because it shows them how good or bad they are at playing PC games. The majority of people who use Origin to play games have been requesting EA to make it redeemable points like Bioware Points. The only thing that gamers want is to get rewarded for playing games on Origin the way they receive for playing games on Steam on other platforms. There are many who want EA to provide a month of Origin Access for free once a gamer hits a milestone of having 5k Origin Points. Which purpose do you want to use Origin Points? Do let us know in the comment section below.
