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lobeliawitch
Seasoned Newcomer
5 days ago

Re: Code redeemed but game not showing in my EA library

Hi,

I purchased a game code for the Sims 3 base game for pc. When I redeemed the code, I was told that the code was accepted and I moved forward into the installation process. However, I later received a pop-up that the installation was stopped because I "didn't own the game" and had to go to the game hub. The game does not appear in my library, all I see are my other sims games.

I have refreshed, restarted, cleared the cache, logged out, and uninstalled and reinstalled the EA app, and it still does not appear, in my library or on my account. When I try to redeem the code again, it tells me that the code has already been redeemed. I used the correct account, as it is my only one anyway, and I bought the base game, so it isn't a dlc problem.

Also, I wanted to contact EA help directly but when I click on their contact link, I'm told that "the page isn't working."

Any help is much appreciated!

4 Replies

  • EA_Poppy's avatar
    EA_Poppy
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    4 days ago

    Hi lobeliawitch​,

    Did you check in your EA app game library, if you can see the game when you scroll down to "My Games"? Since it isn't installed yet, it wouldn't appear under your installed games, but only under "My Games".

    Also try searching in the EA app store for Sims 3, and it should show for you there as in your library. Once you located the game in your library, you can try installing it again.

    If the installation stops halfway through again, the following troubleshooting steps can help. 

  • ElliMillie's avatar
    ElliMillie
    Rising Novice
    4 days ago

    It took me a while to find a way to contact EA but I finally got it!
    https://help.ea.com/en/customer-care/
    Enter your issue there and they will activate a live chat in a little while. I got help really fast and everything is good again! :) 

  • lobeliawitch's avatar
    lobeliawitch
    Seasoned Newcomer
    4 days ago

    Hi! The game has finally shown up under "My Games". I guess it was taking a while to finally show up? Yesterday, the EA app store was acting as if I hadn't purchased it so I got a bit frustrated and scared! 😅

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