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Is Steam compatible with Origin?

Cross-play games are available for Steam and Origin, and you can play with both Steam and Origin friends at the same time!
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How do I install Origin on Steam?

Make your Steam Deck go into Desktop mode from the Power menu of your device. Visit the official EA website where you can download Origin (click here for the file link). When you download it, move it to your Steam Deck if you have downloaded it from your PC.
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Can I transfer my Sims game from Origin to Steam?

@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.
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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 to play Steam games?

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." Also some of the info on the game pages is inaccurate.
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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.
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Why can't i play Sims 4 on Steam?

Open your Steam and go to your Steam Library. Find your Sims 4 game and click on Properties. Then go to the Local Files tab and select Verify Integrity of Game Files to start repairing your game.
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Do I need to install Origin to play Sims 4 on Steam?

Re: Do I need to download sims4 base game both on origin and steam? @Cecile-Adele If you want to play Sims 4 through Steam, or use any packs bought through Steam, then yes, you need to install the base game specifically through Steam.
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How do I play games on Origin?

Download games to My Game Library
  1. Launch the Origin client.
  2. Log in to your EA Account.
  3. Head to My Game Library. If you can't find your game, use these steps to find what's missing from your game library.
  4. Download your game by: ...
  5. Follow the instructions for your game to install and start playing!
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Where did my Origin games go?

If your purchase processed but you still don't see your game

Click on the Origin menu in the Origin client and select Reload Page. If this does not work, log out of Origin and log back in again. This will refresh your Game Library in the Origin client. You can also try uninstalling and reinstalling Origin.
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Can Origin play with Steam apex?

Cross-play for Apex Legends is supported on the following platforms: The EA app. Origin. Steam.
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Can you play EA games on Steam without Origin?

No, unfortunately you indeed still need Origin to be installed/running in the background for Steam EA games to work.
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Is Sims 4 still free on Origin?

When does The Sims 4 become free to play? The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).
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Is it better to play Sims 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).
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How can I play Sims 4 offline without Origin?

You can solve that by going to the Origin Tab on top left and selecting ”Go Offline”. After launching The Sims 4, the game will think that you're not connected to the internet and you'll be switched to Offline Mode.
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How do I open Origin Sims 4 on Steam?

"-Choose the Origin game from the list, then select “Add Selected Programs“. -From the computer where the Origin game is installed, open Origin. -Go to the “Origin” menu, and select “Application Settings“. -Select “Origin In Game” in the left pane.
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What version of The Sims 4 is on Steam?

The EA Play edition includes The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack, while the EA Play Pro Edition includes both The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack and The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff Pack. The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe Edition now costs $10 on Steam and offers various expansion and game pack bundles as well as the base game.
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Why won't Steam let me play any games?

If a game won't launch, this is often caused by corruption in your extracted game files. Please see our Verify Integrity of Game Files article for instructions on verifying the integrity of your game files. Games may not launch if you're running software which interferes with Steam.
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What is replacing EA Origin?

The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.
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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.
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Will Origin be discontinued?

The launcher is getting replaced by the EA app. Say farewell to EA's launcher! EA is officially saying goodbye to Origin.
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Why is Origin not launching Steam games?

Why is the Origin Game Not Launching? Origin games won't launch due to damaged game files, corrupted Origin cache files, or outdated drivers also play a role in this regard. DNS cache files tend to interfere with Origin connections and may also disrupt the game from launching.
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Who owns Steam platform?

Steam is a video game digital distribution service and storefront by Valve.
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