Origin – Update 8.3 Released; Will Be Required For Battlefield 3


Electronic Arts released a new build for their online digital distribution and digital rights management system, Origin. This new build will be required for when Battlefield 3 get’s released, so make sure to download it and install it now. This new build will update Origin’s version to V8.3 and features a number of additions and improvements that can be viewed after the jump.
Origin’s latest version is 50MB in size and can be downloaded from here.
And here is the changelog:
Most Recent – REQUIRED FOR BATTLEFIELD 3
Version 8.3
Added the ability to change your password from Settings menu.
Added the ability to purchase DLC while in-game.
Added the ability to import friends from select EA titles.
Added the ability to contact Customer Support while in-game.
Added the ability to check and repair games by right clicking on the game.
Improved search so you can be found by real name, if you added it to your profile.
Introduced Cloud Storage Beta – store your saved games on the cloud, so you can continue playing from any computer.
Introduced Free Games – play PC demos to casual games from the Free Games page in the Origin store.