redeemed a code on microsoft for game, not showing on steam.

John Watt 0 Reputation points
2025-12-05T04:00:57.5833333+00:00

I redeemed a code for a game on my microsoft account, and it shows as its redeemed when I try to redeem it again, but it wont sync to Steam.


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  1. S.Sengupta 27,571 Reputation points MVP
    2025-12-05T14:47:27.8766667+00:00

    Open Xbox app on Windows > Go to your library - the game should be there.

    Unfortunately, a Microsoft/Xbox code won't work for Steam. The two versions are different.

    You would need to purchase or redeem a separate Steam key for the game.

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