Can Origin Apex play with Steam?

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

Can I play Apex with someone on Origin and Steam?

After you enable cross-play, you can now team up with friends on all platforms where Apex Legends is available.

Can Steam and EA Play play together?

Yes! EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your membership is tied to the platform you joined on. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.

How do I add friends on Steam Apex Origin?

Click on “Find Friend” in the bottom-left section. In the search field, type the “profile name, real name, or email address” of the friend you want to add to Apex Legends, then select “SEARCH.” The profile name can be from Steam, Origin, Playstation, Xbox, or Nintendo.

Can Steam play with Origin?

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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Why can't i see my Steam friends on Origin Apex?

You can only see your origin friends online when they are running Apex on their PC. You have to have your Origin account linked to steam as well.

How do I link my EA apex to Steam?

How do I add EA friends to Steam?

Click Add friend. Find or import your friends for your Friend List: Click Find friends to search for people using their display name, EA ID, real name, or email address. Click Import friends to add your friends from Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation.

Should I play Apex on Steam or Origin?

The Steam integration is a godsend to a lot of players, and it's a lot smoother than the old integration with Origin importing players' Steam friends lists across, too. Respawn/EA If you like having all your games under the one launcher, Apex moving to Steam is a big plus.

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.

Can I link Apex account to Steam?

Open up the game. Go to Friends button on Apex Legends main menu (bottom right) "Link Steam Account" will populate on the left. Click the link to open up a new browser tab.

Is Apex Legends cross-play?

Is Apex Legends cross-platform? Apex Legends doesn't support cross-progression or cross-platform play for different consoles. You won't be able to carry over your own achievements, progress, and more to other systems if you play on more than one platform.

What happens if I unlink my Apex 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.

How do I know which EA account is linked to Apex?

How can I check if I've linked my account? You can check if you've linked your accounts before by checking your About Me page on myaccount.ea.com. Any Xbox Gamertags and PlayStation™Network Online IDs that are linked to your EA Account will show under Connected Accounts.

Why can't i login to my EA account on Steam?

You can check "Connections" tab in "My Account" settings, if you do not see Steam link in there, it means that your Steam is linked to a different EA account. To activate the account, you will have to try and remember the email address of the EA account that is linked to your Steam and reset password on it.

Can I use my Xbox Apex account on Steam?

I'm afraid there is no cross-platform progression for Apex Legends. If you start playing on PC you would be starting over on a fresh account. We don't have a way of transferring account progress between platforms.

Why can't i add my friend on Apex?

Have both players check their privacy settings or parental control settings to ensure there isn't anything obvious preventing the friend request from sending. Most often when there is an issue with friend requests in Apex Legends it is between players on differing platforms.

Do I have to install Origin to play EA games on Steam?

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.

Does buying EA Play on Steam transfer to Origin?

Hey @LilHelperOfEris if you are an EA Play member on Steam then you will need Origin running in order to launch many of the games but your EA Play membership does not transfer between platforms.

Do I need both Origin and EA Play?

Re: Do I need Origin and EA Desktop at the same time? The real answer is Yes, if an older games need origin, the EA beta app won't work, but will try and uninstall origin. Because EA is in beta mode, will they eventually be able to replace the origin app, who knows?!?

Why do I need Origin if I have Steam?

It's used for account management and ownership verification. If your concern is playing your games offline, you can choose to Go Offline within the Origin menu. You then shouldn't have any issues if connectivity is a potential problem area.