EA has released version 9.0 of their PC platform Origin worldwide, which the publisher describes as a landmark update for the service.

The update brings a brand new look and improved functionality to the platform, you can check out the full patch notes below:

• Updated the look and feel of the My Games tab.
• Updated game tiles with high resolution box art.
• Added a slider allowing users to resize game tiles.
• Moved the Download, Install, and Play buttons into game-specific mouseover windows.
• Changed the Mark as Favorite button to a star icon.
• Added new sorting options to the My Games tab.
• Added a refresh button to the My Games tab.
• Moved the Friends List into a standalone window.
• Added the ability to hide the Friends List.
• Added a button to the navigation bar that shows the Friends List if it’s hidden.
• Added new navigation options to the Origin system tray menu.
• Configured the Order History page to display both web and client purchases.
• Added new title bars to a number of windows.
• Improved overall performance of the Origin client.
• Fixed an issue that was keeping some users from being able to patch properly.
• Fixed an issue that was blocking FIFA 12 invites from being sent for some users.
• Additional miscellaneous bug fixes.