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Can I move Origin to Steam?

Unfortunately, once you purchase the game on Origin, you can't move it to the Steam library and get all the benefits of Steam overlay and functionality. You'll have to either purchase the game on the Steam store or add it as a non-Steam game.
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How do I transfer my Origin account to Steam?

Follow these steps:
  1. Download the game on Steam.
  2. When you launch the game for the first time, you'll be asked to log in to your Origin account.
  3. After you log in, boot up Apex Legends.
  4. You're in! Your progress should be saved, and you should be able to play Apex Legends as you used to over on Origin.
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Can I migrate EA games to Steam?

Re: transfer origin games to steam

Hey all, it is not currently possible to move games from Origin to any other platform. I will pass your feedback on. 1 person found this solution to be helpful.
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Can you transfer Sims from Origin to Steam?

@SLYFOX7 Yes, if you buy the game in Steam, your Origin-bought packs will also work. The way this goes is, when you buy Sims 4 in Steam, you're required to link your Steam account to an Origin account. Steam will then recognize the packs you own in Origin and allow them to load when you launch from Steam.
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Can I transfer my Origin apex to Steam?

Locate your Origin game installation folder. Once you've found it, rename the Apex folder into Apex Legends . 4. Launch Steam and download the game from there.
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Can I link my EA account to Steam?

Re: How to link my EA Origin account with Steam?
  1. Navigate to the EA Help Website.
  2. Click log in at the top right of the page. ( ...
  3. When it pops up with the: enter your login credentials, click Steam at the very bottom.
  4. Login with your Steam Credentials and then you are all set!
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What happens if I download Apex on Origin and Steam?

- 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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Do Origin keys work on Steam?

If you purchase the game on Steam, can you also play it on Origin. If you purchase the game on Origin, you cannot play it on Steam. Physical edition codes can only be redeemed in Origin.
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Do I have to rebuy Sims 4 on Steam?

Re: Do I need to repurchase Sims 4 and all other DLC packs on Steam? Yes, if you want to play it on Steam you need to buy the basegame there.
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Can you play EA games on Steam without Origin?

for a lot of them there isnt a point, its still going to need to open origin to load the games… however, if you want, you can go to steam, at the top select the “games” menu, then “add non steam game to library”. point steam at the game location, and your good to go. you can add anything you want to steam this way.
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Which is better for Apex Origin or Steam?

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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Is Origin still a thing?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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Can you transfer Origin games to another account?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.
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Why do I need Origin to play Steam games?

EA will use the Origin client as a DRM check for all of its games on Steam. This message is nestled in the new EA game listings: "Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required." Also some of the info on the game pages is inaccurate.
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Is Sims 4 free to play forever on Steam?

$29.99 at checkout, auto-renewed every 12 month(s) at $29.99.
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Is The Sims 4 free forever Steam?

The Sims 4 is now free worldwide. 8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.
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Is Sims 4 better on Origin or Steam?

Actually I'd say getting it on Origin/EA App is better. The Steam version requires Origin anyway, furthermore the EA App is incompatible to Sims on Steam and using the Steam version of any EA game will prevent you from using the EA app if you care for that (EA App replaces Origin while Steam requires Origin).
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Are Steam keys bannable?

Please be very careful when banning product keys, as you could be removing access from legitimate customers. You may ban keys to revoke access from legitimate users (for example, the end of a beta) or to revoke keys that have been stolen or purchased fraudulently.
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Are G2A Steam keys legal?

Yes, G2A is completely legal and reliable. G2A is an online marketplace where you can purchase Steam keys and other store keys for various video games.
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Are free Steam keys legal?

Indiegala are giving free Steam keys with game purchases, those are all legit and legal keys.
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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 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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What happens if you buy a game on Steam you already have on Origin?

Re: i own ea games on origin, what if i buy them again on steam? Unfortunately it's not possible to transfer games from one platform to another, you can only transfer or merge from one EA account to another using the same platform. Also when transferring you will lose all progress and stats for your games.
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What happens if I unlink my Steam account from EA?

When you unlink a platform account from your EA Account, you can link it to another EA Account, but your in-game progress will not transfer over. That means you'll permanently lose access to all of the following: games and game progress. DLC, expansions, and anything extra you have for your game.
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Do I need EA account to play Apex Legends on Steam?

INTERNET CONNECTION; EA ACCOUNT; STEAM ACCOUNT; ACCEPTANCE OF EA USER AGREEMENT (terms.ea.com) REQUIRED TO PLAY.
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