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Can I Origin to Steam?

If I have already bought a game on Origin
Origin
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 I play it on Steam? No—games bought on Origin can only be played on Origin.
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How do I link my Origin 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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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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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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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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Guide: Move Apex from ORIGIN to STEAM | No Redownload!

How many Steam accounts can I link with Origin?

You can only have 1 Origin account linked to 1 Steam account.
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Can Steam unlink my Origin account?

To unlink your Origin account you will need the email address of the account currently linked to Steam (the wrong one), access to that email, and your Steam ID. Unfortunately, you will need to go through EA's customer service chat to delink an account, as it cannot be done yourself.
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Can you play apex with Steam and Origin?

Apex Legends currently supports crossplay across multiple platforms and even across distribution platforms like Origin and Steam on PC.
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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 Origin and Steam crossplay?

“Cross-platform play is supported with mutually exclusive combinations. PS4 & Xbox One players can only cross-play with each other, while PS5 & Xbox Series X/S can cross-play with PC (Steam & Origin).” “Cross-platform play is supported across multiple platforms.
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Is there cross progression between Origin and Steam?

Steam. Only players on Steam, Origin, and the EA app have cross-progression, since these are PC platforms.
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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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How do I transfer Apex Origin to Steam?

How to move Apex Legends from Origin to Steam
  1. Ensure your game is up to date on Origin.
  2. Locate your Origin game installation folder. Once you've found it, rename the Apex folder into Apex Legends .
  3. Locate your Steam installation folder. ...
  4. Launch Steam and download the game from there. ...
  5. You're good to go!
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Should I play apex on Steam or Origin?

Do I still need Origin even I download it here? 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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How do I link my apex Origin to Steam?

How to link Apex Legends and Steam accounts
  1. Download Apex Legends on Steam.
  2. Launch Apex Legends and follow the on-screen prompt to log in to your Origin account.
  3. That's it! You're logged into Apex Legends on Steam and all of your progress and cosmetics will have moved across.
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Can 2 computers share 1 Steam account?

Yes. You may authorize Family Library Sharing on up to 10 devices at a given time, and for up to 5 accounts that may then use your game library on any of your authorized computers.
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Is it legal to have multiple Steam accounts?

Yes, you can access different Steam accounts from one computer. However, you may only access one account at a time. The accounts will share the core files for any games the accounts have in common, but each account will maintain its own custom content and configuration files.
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How do I know if my Origin account is linked to Steam?

You can check your EA Account here to see which Steam account has been linked to your current EA Account which has the Origin ID dwight_K_shrutee (your posting name). It may be best to reach out to Steam support to see whether they have any additional options to show connected accounts from their end otherwise.
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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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Can you redeem old games on Origin?

Only games published or developed by Electronic Arts can be redeemed on Origin. All EA games released in 2009 or later are supported by Origin redemption but not all older ones are supported.
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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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Can you buy games on Origin and play with Steam?

Cross-play games are available for Steam and Origin, and you can play with both Steam and Origin friends at the same time!
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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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