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What happens if I download Apex on Origin and Steam?

- if you play APEX Legends on Steam then it will link directly with your Origin
Origin
Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.
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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.
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Can I play Apex on Origin if I downloaded it with Steam?

Download the game on Steam. When you launch the game for the first time, you'll be asked to log in to your Origin account. After you log in, boot up Apex Legends.
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Does it matter if I download 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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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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What happens if I unlink my Steam account from EA?

When you unlink a platform account from your EA Account, you can link it to another EA Account, but your in-game progress will not transfer over. 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.
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Guide: Move Apex from ORIGIN to STEAM | No Redownload!

Can you link Apex Legends EA account to Steam?

Step 1: Kindly sign in to your Steam account. Step 2: Launch the Apex Legends EA game from Steam by clicking Play. Step 3: Install Origin if you have not installed it on your device. Step 4: Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.
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Can I use my EA Play account on Steam and 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.
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How do I know if my EA account is linked to Steam Apex?

Is there a way to find out what ea account my steam account is linked to? You contact EA support. As the linking is done on EA's end, only EA support can actually do anything about it. Steam can not see which EA account was used.
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Can you transfer Origin games to Steam?

Can You Move Origin Games to Steam? 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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Can I refund EA access on Steam?

You can request a refund for nearly any purchase on Steam—for any reason. Maybe your PC doesn't meet the hardware requirements; maybe you bought a game by mistake; maybe you played the title for an hour and just didn't like it. It doesn't matter.
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Why can't i unlink my Steam account from Origin?

To unlink your Origin account you will need the email address of the account currently linked to Steam (the wrong one), access to that email, and your Steam ID. Unfortunately, you will need to go through EA's customer service chat to delink an account, as it cannot be done yourself.
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Is my Steam account my EA account?

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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Are Steam games tied to your account?

You may use your Steam account on any machine which can connect to the Steam network - Steam allows you to download and install any games registered to your account as soon as you log in.
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What happens if you buy an EA 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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Is my Origin account also my EA account?

You can use it on the EA Desktop App and store to download games, expansion packs, content booster packs, and patches for various titles. Origin accounts used to be separate from EA accounts, but they have since merged and both terms work interchangeably.
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How many Steam accounts can I link with Origin?

You can only have 1 Origin account linked to 1 Steam account.
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How do I link my apex Legends account?

Tap Settings on the bottom-left corner of your Apex Legends Mobile home screen. Tap the + (plus sign) icon at the top. Choose which account you want to link to. Your options are EA Account, Facebook, Google Play, or Apple ID, depending on your device.
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Can you unlink accounts through Steam?

Go to Account Settings. Select Unlink account, and then select Confirm.
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Will I lose my games if I cancel EA access?

If you cancel, you'll lose all EA Play benefits (access to the Play List, you won't continue to accumulate in-game member rewards, etc.)
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Do I keep my games if I cancel EA access?

If you cancel you will keep your game progress, but won't be able to play EA Play games unless you purchase them or resubscribe. After you cancel your subscription, you will keep your benefits until the end of the current subscription period.
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Do I keep the game if I refund Steam?

You can refund a game purchased on Steam if you request the refund within two weeks of purchase, and have played the game for less than two hours total. When your game is refunded, it will be removed from your Steam library, and you'll receive the full value of your purchase back.
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Can I play Sims in Steam if I bought it through Origin?

@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 you use both Steam and Origin?

Step 1: Make Both An Origin Account & A Steam Account

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.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

There is no concrete Sims 5 release date right now, with players being let into the Project Rene secret "earlier than ever before" because Maxis "want you to be a part of the development journey." It has been confirmed that a Sims 5 release date is "years out" though, so we're going to have to be patient.
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