If you've ever wanted to give EA's Origin Access subscription service a shot, this is your lucky week. The publisher announced today that it will offer up a seven-day free trial, running from October 25 through October 31, allowing you to try out Origin Access' vault of PC games, 10 percent of Origin purchases, and more.
From October 25th to October 31st we're offering a 7-day free trial of Origin Access, get ready! pic.twitter.com/2KW1Vp6ULE
— Origin (@OriginInsider) October 23, 2018
Origin Access is basically the PC variation of EA Access on Xbox One. The service normally costs $5 per month and offers up access to a wide range of EA games in return. Several major titles are included, like Madden NFL 19, FIFA 19, Battlefield V, and Star Wars: Battlefront. Additionally, Origin Access gives members a ten percent discount on Origin purchases and lets you try some new EA games before they're released.
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