Do I need Origin if I have Steam?

Steam-native games

Native games on Steam don't need Origin to launch, but you can only play with friends on the same platform as you. For example, if your friend is playing on Steam, you'll need to play the game on Steam too.

Can I play EA on Steam but not Origin?

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.

Do you still need Origin to play Sims 4 on Steam?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.

Is Steam connected to Origin?

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.

Can you use both Steam and Origin?

Nothing changes, you can use both installations in parallel as well, just make sure to use the same EA/Origin account on both.

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Do I need to download Apex on Steam if I have it on Origin?

- 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.

Do I need Origin for Apex Steam?

According to Respawn, you do NOT need Origin to run Apex on Steam. The Origin client is not required if you get the game though Steam.

How do I unlink my Steam account from Origin?

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.

How do I transfer my apex from Origin to Steam?

Is there a way to play Sims without Origin?

Re: How to open sims without login in to origin

@SexytriniBaby It's not possible, sorry. You can in fact play without an internet connection, as long as you've signed into Origin recently enough. But you do have to login to Origin before the game will launch.

Is Sims 4 still free on Origin?

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed.

Is EA Origin shutting down?

To streamline branding, EA renamed both EA Access and Origin Access both to EA Play, with the Origin Access Premier named to EA Play Pro. In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor for a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.

Why do I need Origin to play EA games on Steam?

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."

What is better Steam or Origin?

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.

What is replacing Origin?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.

How do I know if my Steam and Origin accounts are 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.

What happens if you unlink Steam account?

So progress made and items earned using that account on other platforms will also be available through Steam. But also if you unlink that account and use another, you will no longer have access to the original accounts progress or items until you relink back to that account.

Do you need two Steam accounts Origin?

The game is published by EA and therefore will require both a Steam account and an Origin account to play. Only one person has to purchase the game for two to play, as the co-op can be accessed through a friend code.

Can I uninstall Origin and still play Apex on Steam?

Re: Is it safe to uninstall Origin after connecting Apex to Steam? @AlphabetsNot if you want to play the game. In order to play through Steam, you will need to connect your Steam and Origin accounts and Origin will still be running in the background. You'll be able to play with friends on both Steam and Origin.

Will I lose my Origin games?

EA assures existing users that the transition will be easy and that they won't lose access to their content, saves and installed games. Their Origin friends list will automatically transfer, too, making it easy to pick up where they left off.

Will deleting Origin delete games?

The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!

Why is EA replacing Origin?

EA's new PC app, designed to replace its Origin platform, is now available to download, the company announced on Thursday. This new app is designed to offer a “faster, more reliable, and more streamlined gaming experience,” according to EA's blog post, with features like automatic game downloads and background updates.

Can you buy Sims 4 on Steam and use it with Origin?

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.

Why is Sims 4 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. That game is still some way off, however.