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Can I use an Origin game on 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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Can you use Origin game codes 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. Generally the answer is no, you can't migrate games between platforms like that.
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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 you play EA games on Steam without Origin?

No, unfortunately you indeed still need Origin to be installed/running in the background for Steam EA games to work.
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Can you use both Steam and Origin?

Step 1: Make Both An Origin Account & A Steam Account

Though It Takes Two can be purchased with Steam, the game is published by EA. This means that the game will launch through EA's own launcher, called Origin. As such, both players will need Steam and Origin accounts.
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Which is better Origin or Steam?

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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Can I play Apex on Steam with my Origin account?

Download Apex Legends on Steam. Launch Apex Legends and follow the on-screen prompt to log in to your Origin account. 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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How does Origin work with Steam?

Install Origin if you haven't already. Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account. Steam will install your game and let you know when it's ready to play.
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How do I install EA Origin on Steam?

Make your Steam Deck go into Desktop mode from the Power menu of your device. Visit the official EA website where you can download Origin (click here for the file link). When you download it, move it to your Steam Deck if you have downloaded it from your PC.
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How do I transfer Origin files to Steam?

Follow those simple steps to achieve this!
  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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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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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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How do I add non Steam Games to Steam?

First, open Steam and click Games > Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library. You can also click Add a Game in the bottom-left corner and select Add a Non-Steam Game. A pop-up will appear with all the software installed in your programs folder. If your game isn't listed (and it likely won't be), hit Browse.
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How do I get my EA product code from Steam?

Go to your Game Library. Right-click the game's tile and select Game Properties. You will see the Product Code in this window.
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How do I play Origin Games?

Download games to My Game Library
  1. Launch the Origin client.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Head to My Game Library. If you can't find your game, use these steps to find what's missing from your game library.
  4. Download your game by: ...
  5. Follow the instructions for your game to install and start playing!
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Why is EA getting rid of Origin?

Despite accumulating over 50 million registered users, the service was heavily criticized and maligned by the PC community due to security flaws and suspicions of spying on players. In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app.
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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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Why did EA drop Origin?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it(Opens in ...
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Is my Origin and Steam linked?

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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Can I play EA games on Steam deck?

Valve has again continued to go through various EA games that were previously problematic on Steam Deck due to the new EA App, with lots of them now marked as Steam Deck Playable.
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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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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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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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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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