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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

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.

Key Type Verification (Region-Locked vs Region Free)

• Region-Locked keys (Europe, US, etc.): Your Microsoft account must be set to the exact same geographical area as the key to allow activation.
• Region 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 One?

• Option A: Via a web browser (Easiest 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 Xbox One. 

  3. Enter or paste your unique 25-character code and confirm. The game is instantly added to your account, and background downloading will trigger automatically on your console if enabled.

• Option B: Directly on your Xbox One console

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

  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" > "Ready to install".

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).

Account Required: You must have an active Microsoft / Xbox account to use this digital code.

• Region-Locked codes (Europe, US, etc.): Your Microsoft account's country and currency settings must strictly match the geographical area of the purchased gift card; otherwise, the system will block the activation.
• Regional Free codes (Global): If the membership code is specified as Global, it can be accepted by any Xbox account layout worldwide.

How to activate an Xbox Live Gift / Xbox Gift Card?

• Option A: Via a web browser (Recommended method)

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

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

  3. Enter or paste your unique 25-character code (hyphens will be formatted automatically) and click "Next".

  4. Confirm the activation. The wallet funds or membership tier will be instantly applied to your account ecosystem.

• Option B: Directly on your Xbox console (Series X|S or Xbox One)

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

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

  3. Carefully enter your 25-character code string (ignoring spaces or hyphens), then select "Next" to confirm the addition of your funds or playtime credits.

A (free) Microsoft account is mandatory. For simplicity, it is highly recommended to redeem your code using a computer or smartphone; the game will then automatically sync to your console.

Key Type Verification (Region-Locked vs Region Free):

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

How to activate an Xbox Game Pass Membership?

• Option A: Via a web browser (Recommended method)

  1. Go to the official Microsoft redemption webpage at redeem.microsoft.com.

  2. Sign in with the Microsoft account linked to your Xbox player profile (Gamertag). 

  3. Enter or paste your unique 25-character code and confirm. Your subscription time is instantly applied.

• Option B: From an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S console

  1. Turn on your console and open the Microsoft Store application.

  2. Open the left sidebar menu or press the "View" button on your controller, then select "Redeem".

  3. Enter your 25-character key and confirm to immediately activate your account's online features.

• Option C: From an original Xbox 360 console

  1. Ensure your console is connected to the internet, then press the center Xbox Guide button on your controller.

  2. Navigate to the "Games & Apps" tab and select the "Redeem Code" option.

  3. Enter your 25-character CD key to upgrade your membership status to active right away.

A Microsoft account (free) is required to redeem your code. You must use the same account on both your Xbox and your Windows PC to enjoy cross-play.

How do I redeem an Xbox Play Anywhere CD key?

1. Go to the redemption page: Open the Microsoft Store app or the Xbox app on your Windows PC (or go directly to the official website, redeem.microsoft.com, via your browser). Make sure you’re signed in with the Microsoft account you use for gaming.
2. Open the redemption menu:
   • In the Microsoft Store: Click your profile icon in the top right-hand corner, then select “Redeem a code or gift card”.
   • In the Xbox app: Click on your profile in the top-left corner, go to Settings, then click on “Redeem a code”.
3. Enter your CD key: Copy and paste your unique 25-character code into the field provided, then click on “Next” to confirm.
4. Download to your chosen platform: Once confirmed, the game is linked to your account. You can now download it from your library on your Windows PC or directly from the “My Games & Apps” tab on your Xbox console.

How to redeem your code on Xbox Play Anywhere