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Can you still buy Sims 4 on Origin?

Can I buy The Sims 4 Bundles online or through Origin? The Sims 4 Bundles are only available in retail stores as another way for players to purchase game packs and stuff packs, all of which can already be purchased through Origin individually.
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Is Sims 4 still free on Origin?

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed.
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Why can't I find Sims 4 on Origin?

Re: I can't find where you install the sims 4

The Set Up file would by default go to your Downloads folder and you should be able to run the installation from there. Once you have the Origin client up and running, you would need to redeem the product code and the game would be added to the 'My Games' section.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Origin?

The Sims 4 is not a cross-buy game, even if you have an Xbox One and a Windows 10 computer. You will be able to stream your game on your computer, like you would any other Xbox One game, but you won't be able to play it using PC controls and in the same sense as those who bought the base game and add-ons on PC.
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Why can't I play Sims 4 anymore?

The “Sims 4 Won't Open” Problem

There can be many reasons why your Sims 4 game just won't open. Mods and CC, corrupted game files, or lack of updates on your PC may play a critical part in this.
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I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)

Is EA Origin shutting down?

To streamline branding, EA renamed both EA Access and Origin Access both to EA Play, with the Origin Access Premier named to EA Play Pro. In September 2020, EA announced it plans to retire Origin in favor for a new desktop client that will support the new EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.
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Why can't I download Sims 4 on my laptop?

If you've bought it on the Microsoft Store with the intention of playing on PC you can't. Microsoft does not sell The Sims 4 for PC. You'll need a refund. If you want it for PC you need to buy it either via Steam (EA games are now sold there) or directly from EA via the PC origin Store.
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Can you still use Origin instead of EA app?

The update will be encouraged on Windows PCs as the older application is phased out, however, Origin users on Mac devices will still need to use Origin for Mac. In 2020, EA merged its EA Access and Origin Access Basic subscription services together into one, which became EA Play.
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How do you download Sims 4 after buying it on Origin?

Digital purchase on Origin
  1. Launch Origin. If prompted, log in using your Origin information.
  2. Click the My Game Library tab.
  3. If you've already purchased the game, it will display as its own game tile.
  4. Hover over the game tile, or right-click the tile, then select Download.
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Can I buy a Sims 4 Pack on Steam and play it on Origin?

The way this goes is, when you buy Sims 4 in Steam, you're required to link your Steam account to an Origin account. Steam will then recognize the packs you own in Origin and allow them to load when you launch from Steam.
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Why is Sims failing to download on Origin?

Try re-installing Origin:

Open the Control Panel (find it by searching “Control Panel” in the Start menu). Click on Uninstall a program under Programs. Click on Origin and uninstall. Reinstall Origin, then try installing your game again.
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How do I activate Sims 4 on Origin?

How do I turn on Origin In-Game?
  1. Open the Origin client and log into your EA Account.
  2. Click the Origin menu and select Application Settings.
  3. Click the Origin In-Game tab.
  4. Toggle the On/Off switch to turn Origin In-Game on or off.
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Is Sims 4 free on PC forever?

The Sims 4 is now free worldwide. 8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.
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How much does Sims 4 cost on Origin?

FREE The Sims 4 on Steam and Origin - download and start playing now! The iconic life simulator is now free to play for everyone!
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Is Sims 4 free right now?

The Sims 4 game is now free to play, here's what you need to know.
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How much does Sims 4 cost on laptop?

$29.99 at checkout, auto-renewed every 12 month(s) at $29.99.
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Can I buy a game on Origin and download it later?

You can buy and download later.
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How many times can you download Sims 4 on Origin?

Re: installing the Sims4 in multiple computers

You can install Sims 4 on up to 5 computers at the same time but you're only allowed to play it on one at any given time (you can't login with Origin multiple times).
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Will I lose my games on Origin?

All saved games, be they stored locally or in the cloud, will also be transferred, so you don't need to worry about losing any progress in your favorite releases. Your Origin friends list will also migrate to the new software.
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Should I uninstall Origin if I have EA Play?

If you've installed Origin on your Mac to play EA games and now no longer need it, you should uninstall it to free up space. Not only will you create room on your boot drive for other applications, but you will remove the risk of Origin files that haven't been updated conflicting with other software you install later.
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How do I merge Origin and EA?

On EA Help
  1. Click Log In.
  2. Choose the option to sign in using your platform credentials.
  3. Fill in the login details from your platform in the pop-up. If your EA Account and the account you're linking use the same email address, you will be prompted to verify your login.
  4. All set! Your accounts are linked.
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How do I buy Sims 4 for my laptop?

The Sims 4 is available for PC, Mac, as well as consoles like PlayStation 4, 5, and Xbox. In order to install The Sims 4 on a PC or Mac, you need to download the EA app on a PC or Origin app on Mac. You can also download the game from The PlayStation Store or the Microsoft Store on Xbox.
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Is it possible to get Sims 4 on laptop?

What platform is The Sims 4 available on? The Sims 4 is now playable on PC, Mac Xbox One and Playstation 4!
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Where can I download The Sims 4?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  • Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  • Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  • Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  • Click Download Now.
  • Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  • Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  • Click Download.
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Will Origin be discontinued?

In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app.
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