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A (free) Steam account and the Steam application installation are mandatory to activate and play your game.

How to activate a CD key on Steam?

1. Launch the Steam application: Open the Steam client on your computer. If you do not have an account yet, you must create one for free on the official Steam website, then download and install the app. Log into your profile.

2. Open the activation menu: In the top menu of the application, click on the "Games" tab, then select "Activate a Product on Steam…".

3. Enter your CD key: Follow the on-screen instructions, then copy and paste your unique code into the "Product Code" field. Click "Next" to confirm.

4. Install your game: Once the key is validated, the game is permanently linked to your account. A window will appear, allowing you to immediately start the download and installation from your library.

How to activate your key on Steam

A (free) EA Account and the EA App application installation are mandatory to activate and play your game.

How to activate a CD key on EA App?

1. Open the EA App: Launch the EA App client on your computer. If you do not have an account yet, create one for free on the official EA website, then download and install the app before logging in.

2. Access the activation option: Click on your avatar (profile icon) located in the top-right corner of the application window. From the dropdown menu, select "Redeem Code" (or go to the "My Collection" tab and click "Redeem Code").

3. Enter your CD key: Copy and paste your unique code into the dedicated input field, then click "Next" to validate your product.

4. Confirm and download: Verify that the displayed game matches your purchase and confirm. The game will immediately appear in your "My Collection" section, where you can start downloading and installing it.

How to activate your key on EA App

Key Type Verification:

• Region-Locked keys (Europe, US, etc.): Your Microsoft account must be set to the exact same geographical area as the key to allow activation.
• Regional Free keys (Global): These codes have no geographical restrictions and will work on any account, regardless of your country.

How to activate a CD key or code on Xbox Series X | S?

• Option A: Directly on your Xbox Series X | S console (Recommended method)

  1. Turn on your console, log into your profile, and open the Microsoft Store application from the Home dashboard or the Guide.

  2. Open the left sidebar menu (or press the "View" button on your controller) and select the "Redeem" option.

  3. Enter your 25-character CD key (hyphens will be formatted automatically), then select "Next".

  4. Confirm the activation. The title will immediately appear in your library, ready to download under "My games & apps" > "Full library" > "Owned games".

• Option B: Via a web browser (Alternative method)

  1. Go to the official Microsoft redemption website (redeem.microsoft.com) using your computer or smartphone.

  2. Sign in with the Microsoft account you use on your console. 

  3. Enter or paste your unique 25-character code and confirm. The game is instantly added to your account, and background download will automatically trigger on your Xbox Series X | S if "Sleep" power mode is enabled.

A (free) Microsoft account is mandatory to redeem your code and download your game on your Windows PC.

How to activate a CD key on the Microsoft Store?

1. Open the Microsoft Store: Click on the Microsoft Store icon (the white shopping bag) in your Windows taskbar or search for it in your Start menu. Make sure you are signed in with your primary Microsoft account.

2. Access the activation menu: Click your profile icon in the top-right corner of the application window. From the dropdown menu, select the "Redeem code or gift cards" option.

3. Enter your CD key: Copy and paste your unique 25-character code (usually formatted as XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX) into the dedicated input field, then click "Next".

4. Confirm and download: Once the product is identified, confirm the activation. The game will be added to your account immediately. You can start the download right away or find your title at any time in the "Library" tab (located in the bottom-left corner of the app).