How to Transfer Steam to EA?
Many gamers have been wondering whether it’s possible to transfer their Steam account to EA’s Origin platform. The short answer is no, it’s not possible to transfer your Steam account to Origin. However, you can link your Steam account to your EA account, and we’ll guide you through the process in this article.
Linking Your Steam Account to EA Account
To link your Steam account to your EA account, follow these steps:
- Sign in to EA’s Website: Go to EA’s official website and sign in to your EA account.
- Click on "Account": Click on the "Account" option from the top menu and select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Linked Accounts": In the Account Settings page, click on the "Linked Accounts" tab.
- Find the Steam Option: Scroll down to the "Social and Gaming" section and find the Steam option.
- Enter Your Steam Credentials: Enter your Steam login credentials to link your Steam account to your EA account.
- Authorize the Connection: After entering your Steam credentials, you’ll be asked to authorize the connection. Click on the "Authorize" button to complete the process.
What You Can Transfer
While you can’t transfer your entire Steam library to Origin, you can transfer some of your Steam games to Origin using EA’s Origin Access service. With Origin Access, you can play a selection of Steam games on Origin, and you can also access your EA games on Steam using the Origin client.
Here’s a list of the games that you can transfer using Origin Access:
• EA Games: You can transfer EA games that are also available on Steam, such as FIFA, Madden, and The Sims.
• Origin Games: You can transfer Origin games to Steam using the Origin client.
• UPLAY Games: You can also transfer UPLAY games, such as Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, using the UPLAY client.
What You Can’t Transfer
Unfortunately, there are some limitations to transferring your Steam account to Origin. Here are some of the things that you can’t transfer:
• Steam Games: You can’t transfer your entire Steam library to Origin. Games that are exclusive to Steam, such as indie titles and games that are no longer available on Origin, will remain on Steam.
• Steam Friends List: You can’t transfer your Steam friends list to Origin. You’ll have to add your friends to your EA account separately.
Conclusion
While it’s not possible to transfer your entire Steam account to Origin, you can still link your Steam account to your EA account and play some of your Steam games on Origin using EA’s Origin Access service. Make sure to follow the instructions above to link your accounts and transfer your games accordingly.