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Re: Do I need to repurchase Sims 4 and all other DLC packs on Steam?

@Dinassa I don't think the steam version was intended for people who already own it on Origin.

It's to reach a new audience for those that only use the Steam store to buy their games.

Other companies like Ubi do the same that you need their DRM.

I wouldn't advise to rebuy on steam if you already have it on Origin but I don't think that was the intention of the steam launch either.

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sray9714
4 years ago
Problem: I purchased Sims 4 digital deluxe, played it in Origin and purchased the game and packs through EA..... now I want to purchase more packs, it takes me to Steam and I can not purchase an Expansion unless I re-purchase the game! So infuriating. They act like you are purchasing for a different machine.... no I play on a PC and I didn't ask to use Steam. If EA is moving to Steam - all of their games should move with it. I should not have to repurchase anything. I am ready to abandon the whole thing.... Sims 4 - Origin - EA - Steam! It's bad enough that you can't just purchase an upgrade when a new Sims comes out and keep your packs and kits and stuff as well as the families you created.... now you have to repurchase the game itself. And with Sims 5 coming out - just around the corner - why should I pay again for Sims 4?
puzzlezaddict
Hero+
4 years ago
@sray9714 Did you ever purchase any Sims 4 content from Steam, or get an EA Play subcription from Steam? You definitely don't need to buy any Sims 4 content through Steam; Origin still hosts and sells the game on its own. I'm curious exactly how you get to the point where you're redirected to Steam; if you see some kind of error message, please post a screenshot.

You can also try buying on origin.com rather than in-game or through the Origin app. Your content will show in your Origin game library regardless.