It was announced today that Origin (Electronic Art's platform) will be going entirely digital:
Origin is going all digital.
Starting on April 4, the Origin store will only be selling downloadable games for PC and Mac, and will no longer be shipping boxed titles. This means you will no longer be able to purchase discs for PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation or Wii. Instead, the Origin team will be focusing their efforts on providing the best possible digital experience for gamers everywhere.
If you've ordered a game from Origin that is meant to be delivered through the mail, don't worry – Origin is committed to making sure your order is completed. If you pre-ordered a boxed version of an unreleased title such as The Sims 4 or EA Sports UFC, you'll receive an email from Origin in the coming days with further instructions.
If you'd like to continue to grow your collection of boxed EA games, you can still purchase them from traditional retailers and other online stores. If you have additional questions about how to locate your favorite EA titles for purchase, contact a Game Advisor and they'll happily assist you.
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Origin Is Going All Digital)
Those of you who may have pre-ordered a boxed version of Sims 4 should be getting an announcement via e-mail from Origin of what to do (Sorry, I know I'm repeating what was said above).
People who buy the game retail will not be affected by the above. It is only Origin which will stop selling boxed versions of games.
