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EA is bringing its games back to Steam after moving away from Valve's popular digital marketplace back in 2011 to focus on establishing its own Origin store.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

October 29, 2019

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EA is bringing its games back to Steam after moving away from Valve's popular digital marketplace back in 2011 to focus on establishing its own Origin store. 

Notably, the publisher also plans to make its EA Access subscription service available through Steam, granting those using the platform access to a plethora of EA titles for a monthly fee. 

The new partnership will officially kick off when Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order arrives on Steam in November, with EA promising that other titles such as Apex Legends, FIFA 20, Battlefield V, Unravel Two, and The Sims 4 will be made available in "the coming months."

"Starting next spring, EA Access -- our ever-growing subscription service powered by great games and member benefits -- will be making its way to Steam," explains the blog post. "EA Access is the first and only gaming subscription service available on Steam, and the fourth platform featuring an EA subscription."

EA also confirmed that players on both Steam and Origin will be able to play together, although The Verge is reporting that Origin users won't be able to transfer existing purchases over to Steam -- with the publisher opting to treat both platforms as completely separate storefronts.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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