: Use the EA app (formerly Origin), Steam , or the Epic Games Store .
Always take a photo of physical CD keys with your phone and store them in a secure cloud folder (Google Drive, iCloud). If you buy a digital key, screenshot the confirmation email.
However, if you have purchased a license key for an , Game Pack , or a legacy physical copy, here is a review of how to handle it and what to expect: License Key Review & Activation
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You can download the base game directly without a code from these official stores: