Do I need EA account to play Apex legends on Steam?
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To play Apex Legends on Steam, you will need to have an EA account linked to your Steam account, as EA requires this for account management and ownership verification. This allows you to access and play Apex Legends on Steam, while also enabling you to manage your in-game progress, DLC, and other game-related content across different platforms.
Understanding EA Accounts and Steam
Linking EA and Steam Accounts
To start playing Apex Legends on Steam, you need to link your EA account to your Steam account. This is a one-time process that allows you to access EA games on Steam.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you need an EA account for Steam?: Yes, you need an EA account to play EA games on Steam, but you only need to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Steam.
- Can you play Apex without an Origin account?: No, you can’t play Apex Legends without signing in to Origin, but you can link your Origin account to your Steam account to play Apex Legends on Steam.
- Can I use my Apex account on Steam?: Yes, you can link your Apex Legends account to your Steam account, keeping all your stats and items.
- How do I get an EA account on Steam Apex Legends?: To get an EA account on Steam Apex Legends, sign in to Steam, click Play to launch an EA game, install the EA app if you haven’t already, and then link your Steam account and EA account.
- Why do I need an EA account?: You need an EA account to access and use many EA Services, including playing online games.
- Can I transfer Apex from Steam to Origin?: If you already have an existing EA account connected with Steam, you should just need to log into Origin with that EA account, and your game progress for Apex Legends will still be there.
- Do all EA games on Steam require Origin?: You may need Origin to launch some EA games from Steam, but you can launch other EA games directly from Steam.
- 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.
- Is it free to have an EA account?: Yes, making an EA account is free.
- Do I have to download EA instead of Origin?: The EA app is required to play EA games on PC, and you will be guided to install it when you launch an EA title on Steam or Epic.
- Why does Steam require Origin?: Origin is needed for account management and ownership verification, but you can choose to go offline within the Origin menu if you have connectivity issues.
- How much is EA access?: EA Play is $4.99 a month or $29.99 for a full year, while EA Play Pro is $14.99 a month or $99.99 for a full year.
- Are you forced to use EA app?: Yes, if you wish to play EA games, you will need to use the EA app, and you will no longer be able to use Origin.
- Is an EA account the same as Origin?: Accounts at Origin are being renamed to EA accounts to better represent all of EA’s games and services.
- Do I need EA access to play online?: EA Play is available on various platforms, and while it’s not required to play EA games online, you do need to have PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold to enjoy EA Play games online.