Can I use Sims on Steam if I bought it on Origin?

@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.

Can I play The Sims in Steam if I have on Origin?

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.

Can I play Sims 4 on Steam if I bought it on Origin?

Tip: You can play The Sims 4 through Steam and still use DLC you bought on Origin.

Can I buy Sims packs on Steam if I bought them on Origin?

Yep! You can buy DLC both on Origin and Steam. If I buy a game on Origin, can I buy DLC for that game on Steam? For Origin-purchased base games, you'll need to buy all DLC in Origin.

Can I buy a game on Steam I already own 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.

I transferred Sims 4 from Origin to Steam so you don't have to

Can I bring my Origin games to Steam?

Re: Link Origin game library to Steam

Sign into Steam. Launch an EA game from Steam by clicking Play. Install Origin if you haven't already. Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.

Do I have to rebuy EA games on Steam?

For digitally-bought PC games, we don't have to rebuy them anymore. Games purchased from online gaming platforms, like Steam or EA Play, stay linked to our account even if they are uninstalled from the computer.

How do I download Sims 4 expansion packs from Origin to Steam?

Go to the My Game Library tab. Right-click on The Sims 4 base game image and click Show Game Details. Click the Expansion Packs, Game Packs, or Stuff Packs tab depending on what pack you purchased. You can also buy packs here.

Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Origin?

Luckily, your purchases are account-specific, not computer-specific. Your purchases are all saved on Origin, so you'll just need to download them again. You won't need to rebuy anything.

Can I delete Origin and still play Sims?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.

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).

Will EA make The Sims 4 free again?

The Sims 4 base game will be free to download on all supported platforms from October 18, 2022. Here's where you can play The Sims 4: PC via the EA app or Origin. Mac via Origin.

How do I link my Sims 4 Origin to Steam?

Why is The Sims free on Steam?

T he Sims 4 was made free to download from October 18, 2022. As part of a special live event to celebrate the change, EA Games also announced more about what's in the works and the future of The Sims, such as the upcoming game Project Rene.

Can I transfer Sims 3 from Origin to Steam?

You don't. You cannot redeem your EA Sims 3 content on Steam (EA's rules, not Steam's), so there is no mechanism in place to be able to merge content from the two. You can redeem your Steam content through Origin, however, by providing the content's product key.

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.

What happens if I unlink my EA account from Steam?

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. memberships and subscriptions.

What happens if you buy a game on Steam and you don't like it?

You can request a refund for nearly any purchase on Steam—for any reason. Maybe your PC doesn't meet the hardware requirements; maybe you bought a game by mistake; maybe you played the title for an hour and just didn't like it. It doesn't matter.

How do I transfer Origin files to Steam?

How do I add Origin library to Steam?

Is Sims 4 permanently free now?

From October 18, 2022, The Sims 4 base game will be free to play. All new players can download the base game free of charge.

Is Sims 4 free forever now?

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.

Is The Sims 5 coming out?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.

Why is there no Sims 5?

There is not currently a Sims 5 release date

All that we currently know about The Sims 5's release window is that it's a long way off. The game is still in the early stages of development, and it was judged to be at least a couple of years away when it was announced in October 2022.

Is EA Origin shutting down?

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.