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natsuiz's avatar
5 years ago

Sims 3 on both Steam and Origin - Can I share Expansions?

So I have Sims 3 on Origin. I recently learnt you can get Sims 4 expansions on both services if you buy the base game, does this also hold true for Sims 3 if I buy the Sims 3 basegame on Steam or otherwise is there some way to transfer my game?

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  • @natsuiz   I bought TS3 on Steam, and much later transferred the base game and all my packs to Origin, so that way it will work. Hopefully someone else will answer you with more information.

  • natsuiz's avatar
    natsuiz
    5 years ago

    Its a start but I was hoping to see if it is able to use Origin Expansions if I buy the Steam Version as I have late night and would be nice not to have to buy it again. Thanks for the reply!

  • puzzlezaddict's avatar
    puzzlezaddict
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    5 years ago

    @natsuiz  You can only play packs in Steam that you've bought in Steam; your content from Origin (or disc) won't be recognized.  It does work the other way though: you could register a Steam (or disc) purchase in Origin and then download it from your Origin game library just as you would if you'd bought it directly from Origin.

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