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Can you add Steam friends on Origin?

For games that need Origin but were bought on Steam, you'll need to add your friends on Origin or EA Desktop to play with them. You won't be able to add friends on Steam. Use this article to help troubleshoot issues you may have with your EA games on Steam.
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Can I play with Steam friends on Origin?

Both Origin and Steam users can play together, and you can even transfer your game over to Steam if desired, although that is not necessary.
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Can EA and Steam 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.
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Why are my Steam friends not showing up on Origin?

Re: Steam friends not showing up despite linking steam and origin accounts. You have to go to steam and check if your friend list is public or private, it has to be public.
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How do I Crossplay Steam Origin?

This game does not have cross-play at the moment (meaning that players who play on different platforms cannot play with each other), however both of these sites are on PC and PC players are able to play with each other. If you both own the game on PC, you should not have a problem playing together.
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The Beginner's Guide to LINK ORIGIN To STEAM | ORIGIN & STEAM Merge | Everything Explained

How do I link Steam and Origin 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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How do I import friends from Steam to EA?

Find or import your friends for your Friend List:
  1. Click Find friends to search for people using their display name, EA ID, real name, or email address.
  2. Click Import friends to add your friends from Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation.
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Can Origin play with Steam Apex?

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

Never fear, though, as you can now make the switch over to Steam in Apex Legends pretty easily by linking your Origin account – keeping all of your stats and items. Steam EA's subscription service, EA Play, is now available through Steam.
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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 transfer games from Origin to Steam?

Here's what you need to do:
  1. Open your Steam Library.
  2. Click on the plus icon (“Add a game”) on the bottom left.
  3. Select “Add a Non-Steam Game” from the list.
  4. Steam will generate a list of all available programs and executables found on your PC. ...
  5. Select “Add Selected Programs” to finish the process.
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Why can't i see my Steam friends on 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.
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How do I find my EA ID on Steam?

To view your Steam ID: Select your Steam username. Locate the URL field beneath the Community header. Your Steam ID is the number at the end of the URL.
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Can I unlink my EA account from Steam?

Go to the EA Account settings portal. Click on Connections. Find the account you want to unlink, and click the Unlink button next to it.
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Is Steam and Origin crossplay It Takes Two?

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. This shouldn't be too much of a hassle to set up though!
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Does Steam and Origin have cross progression?

Respawn Entertainment Cross-progression is currently only available for Steam and Origin alone.
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Why can't I access friends on Steam?

Limited accounts are restricted from adding friends. However, you can still accept friend invites from other non-limited users. For example, if a friend is already on Steam and has spent $5 USD or more from the Steam store, they will be able to add you as a friend from your Steam Community profile.
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How do I access my friends on Apex?

Accept a friend request
  1. From the main menu, click on the friends icon on the left.
  2. Tap the Friends tab.
  3. Tap the Requests button in the bottom right.
  4. From there you can Accept or Ignore each request, or you can choose to Ignore All or Accept All.
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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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Can you share games on Origin?

Choose the game or DLC in Origin that you'd like to send to a friend or family member, and we'll send it right to their Game Library. You can grab a new teammate for a game you love, send the perfect gift for a special occasion, or just be an awesome friend.
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Does Steam run better than Origin?

In addition, Origin's server is not as fast as Steam's. Due to these reasons, most gamers prefer Steam. A great many people are troubled by the Origin download slow issue.
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Is Origin as good as Steam?

? 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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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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