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If I have already bought a game on Origin, can I play it on Steam? No—games bought on Origin can only be played on Origin.





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Can I redeem an Origin code on Steam?

” Can i use the Origin Key on Steam and download them?” No. Only EA games bought through the Steam Store can be activated through this platform.





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Can you transfer Sims from Origin to Steam?

As said above, if you want to play Sims 4 through Steam, you need to buy a copy of the base game in Steam. Once you do that, you’ll need to uninstall the Origin version of the game, install the Steam one, and then download your packs through Origin.





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How do I play Sims 4 on Steam with Origin?

On The Sims 4 page, click Add to Library. In the Added to your library window, click on Download with Origin. Once the download completes, go to My Game Library and click on The Sims 4. In the window that appears, click on Play.





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Do I need Origin to play Sims 4 on Steam?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.





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Do Origin codes work on Steam apex?

A: Yes, you will receive a code to download any digital content, and as long as your EA is linked to your steam account, the content will be available.





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Why do I need Origin to play Steam games?

You may need Origin to launch some EA games from Steam. When you do, Steam will tell you the game needs to be launched using a third-party DRM and will show Origin software installation in the system requirements. Otherwise, you can launch the game as you would any other Steam game by clicking the title and then Play.





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Which is better Steam or Origin?

Why do gamers prefer Steam to Origin? The reason is very simple: Steam offers better services. Steam has most games from third-party publishers, and it also boasts of the biggest library of games. As for EA Origin, it does stock few third-party games other than EA’s, but typically, Steam has it beat on pricing.





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What replaced Origin?

EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features. Players will now be able to link their account with other platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation and Steam – making cross-play much easier than before.





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Can you unlink Steam and Origin?

Go to the EA Account settings portal. Click on Connections. Find the account you want to unlink, and click the Unlink button next to it. Read the disclaimer and make sure you want to unlink, knowing all the risks above.





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Can I link my EA account to Steam?

How to link Steam and your EA Account

  1. Sign in to Steam.
  2. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam.
  3. Install the EA app if you haven’t already.
  4. The EA app will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.
  5. Log in to the EA app using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account.





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Does it matter if you play Apex on Steam or Origin?

Same servers, full crossplay/crossprogress between Steam and Origin. And because of the way apex work if origin servers go down you won’t be able to play it on steam as well. So just pick the platform you prefer.





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What happens if I download Apex on Steam and Origin?

– if you play APEX Legends on Steam then it will link directly with your Origin account and your progress and content will cross over. So it means that you need to download the game on Steam and then ensure that your Steam and Origin accounts (with the game data linked to it) are linked.





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Should I buy EA Play on Origin or Steam?

You can buy the games separately. If you are interested in EA Play, it actually *is* better to get it on Origin, as it has a bigger catalog on there. If you are interested in individual games, you should get them wherever you fancy them.





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What happens if you buy a game on Steam you already have on Origin?

What happens if I buy a game on Steam that I already have installed on Origin, or vice versa? You may need to clean up files on your computer to save disk space. We suggest you uninstall the game on Steam before installing it on Origin (or the other way around).





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What happens when you buy an Origin game on Steam?

If I have already bought a game on Origin, can I play it on Steam? No—games bought on Origin can only be played on Origin.





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How do I know if my EA account is linked to Steam?

Is there a way to find out what ea account my steam account is linked to? You contact EA support. As the linking is done on EA’s end, only EA support can actually do anything about it. Steam can not see which EA account was used.





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Do you need an EA account to play apex?

*Applicable platform account and platform subscription (sold separately) may be required. Persistent internet connection and EA account required.





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How do I import friends from Steam to EA?

Find or import your friends for your Friend List:

  1. Click Find friends to search for people using their display name, EA ID, real name, or email address.
  2. Click Import friends to add your friends from Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation.





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Can you use Steam on Xbox?

Nvidia’s GeForce Now service has been extended to Microsoft Edge browsers, which opens the door to Steam libraries being played through the cloud on Xbox.





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Can I link my Xbox account to Steam?

Link an account using the Xbox mobile app

You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, Twitter, or other social media account.





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Does an EA account cost money?

How much does EA Play cost? EA Play is just $4.99 a month or $29.99 for a full year. EA Play Pro is $14.99 a month or $99.99 for a full year.





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Is it necessary to have an EA account?

You need an EA Account to access and use many EA Services, including to play online.





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