So, you’re trying to get your Sims 4 DLCs from Steam to show up in the EA App, and it’s not quite working out. Let’s explore why that is so.
You Can’t Transfer Sims 4 Steam DLCs to the EA App
If you buy Sims 4 DLCs through Steam, you can’t haul them over to the EA App. You’ll need to use the Steam version of the base game for those DLCs to work smoothly.
The EA version of The Sims 4 game doesn’t work with Steam-purchased DLCs.
If you’re playing The Sims 4 on the EA App and you own DLCs from Steam, they are not compatible.
The EA App won’t download The Sims 4 DLCs you bought from Steam.
When you go to Manage Add-ons on the EA app, the Steam-purchased DLCs show up as uninstalled under Downloadable Add ons.
Underneath the packs, you’ll see a notification that prompts you to manage those packs on Steam.
You Can Access Sims 4 EA App DLCs on Steam
The Sims 4 packs that you bought through the EA App will work with the Steam version of the game.
You can access those DLCs through Steam, but there are some criteria to meet.
You should have the base game on Steam, and your accounts on Steam and EA App need to be synced up.
Link Your EA and Steam Accounts
For those who own Sims 4 DLCs via the EA App, it’s time to ensure your accounts are linked.
- Sign in to Steam
- Click Play to launch The Sims 4 from Steam
- The EA app will launch and prompt you to link your Steam account and your EA Account
- Log in to the EA app using your EA Account info
Wait for a few minutes. Steam will get your game all set up and give you a shout when it’s good to start playing.
Sometimes it takes a bit for the DLCs to kick in. Restart the game if needed.
Happy Simming!