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How do I activate Sims 4 from Steam to Origin?

How to link Steam and your EA Account
  1. Sign in to Steam.
  2. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam.
  3. Install Origin if you haven't already.
  4. Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.
  5. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account.
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How do I activate a game I bought on Steam to Origin?

Re: Steam Product Code For Origin
  1. Buy the game on steam.
  2. Download/Install on Steam.
  3. Start the game on steam.
  4. Prompt to login with your Origin account.
  5. Login.
  6. Ask for Activation and a Product Code.
  7. No play for me.
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Why wont it let me play Sims 4 on Origin?

Is your Play button in Origin greyed out? Sometimes this can be caused by corrupted local data and these need to be deleted. Please open this folder: C:\ProgramData\Origin\Llocal Data)\The Sims 4 and delete the content.
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Why won t my Sims 4 open through Origin?

Solution 1: Repair the game

1) Open Origin. 2) Go to your Game Library. 3) Right-click the Sims 4 game, then select Repair. 4) Check to see if Sims 4 opens.
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Can you transfer Sims 4 from Steam to Origin?

As long as you have the base game on Steam, all of your Origin TS4 packs will transfer over. However, Steam packs will not transfer to Origin. However, Steam packs will not transfer to Origin.
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How to transfer Steam codes to Origin!

Does EA Play transfer from Steam to 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. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.
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Can I use Steam code on Origin?

Re: Origin/Steam Keys

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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Why do I need Origin if I bought the game 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.
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What happens if I buy a game on Steam that 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.
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Can I connect my Steam account and my Origin?

If you don't have the Origin app installed, then it will ask you to install it first. Once it's installed, log in to your Origin account, and it will be automatically linked to your Steam account.
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How do I find my Sims 4 product code?

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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Are EA games better on Origin or Steam?

Steam, without a doubt, has a much larger community than Origin. Steam's community is bigger and much more active. This usually won't matter much, since most Origin multiplayer games are crossplay with Steam.
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How do I link my EA account to Origin?

On EA Help
  1. Click Log In.
  2. Choose the option to sign in using your platform credentials.
  3. Fill in the login details from your platform in the pop-up. If your EA Account and the account you're linking use the same email address, you will be prompted to verify your login.
  4. All set! Your accounts are linked.
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Does my Origin account transfer to EA?

Access to games and content, plus progress, achievements, cloud saves and friends lists and other data pertaining to Origin accounts should transfer seamlessly over to the EA app.
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How do I link my Sims Steam to Origin?

You only need to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Steam.
  1. Sign in to Steam.
  2. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam.
  3. Install Origin if you haven't already.
  4. Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.
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How do I know if my Steam account is linked to Origin?

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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Do you need an Origin account 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.
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Can you buy from Steam and use on Origin?

For games that need Origin but were bought on Steam, you'll need to add your friends on Origin to play with them.
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Do I own my Steam games forever?

You do not own your games. Whether bought through Steam, Origin, or any other digital download service that requires a live account to play them, you are at best renting those games, with no guarantee that you'll be able to continue to do so.
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What happens if Steam removes a game you bought?

You are probably wondering what happens if you buy a game on Steam and it later gets pulled from the store. Will you still be able to play it? In the majority of instances, the answer is yes. The game will remain in your library and you will be able to download, install, and launch it as normal.
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How much would it cost to own every game on Steam?

Ever wonder how much does it cost to buy all games from Steam? Well, at the moment it costs $846,611.82 at a discounted price which costs $871,439.80 at full price. This page was last updated 18 hours ago, based on the price of the US region and English language.
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