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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on a different computer?

The game can be installed in any computer through Origin
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, and can be played in any computer as long as they aren't using the same Origin account at once (this may apply to computers online only). The only thing that won't transfer is the save file, you may need to search it manually and copy it to the new computer.
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Do I have to buy The Sims 4 again if I get a new computer?

, go to your game library, click on the Sims 4 icon, and press Download. You can install any game you own for free on the new computer without having to uninstall from the old one.
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Do you have to buy Sims 4 for 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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How do I transfer Sims 4 to a new computer?

Re: Transferring my full gameplays and game onto another computer
  1. Go to your Electronic Arts folder - C:\Users\Username\Documents\Electronic Arts.
  2. Right-click to highlight the Sims 4 folder and select Copy.
  3. Paste it to a USB key to help you transfer the files to you new computer.
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Can I play Sims 4 on PC if I bought it on Xbox?

Learn more about Xbox Play Anywhere. How does Xbox Play Anywhere work? When you buy an Xbox Play Anywhere digital game through the Xbox Store or the Windows Store, it's yours to play on Xbox and Windows 10 PC at no additional cost.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Xbox?

Download for Free – The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download.
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Can I play Sims 4 on Mac if I bought it on Xbox?

Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4.
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Can I reinstall Sims 4 on new computer?

To install the game on your new computer, just install Origin, login, go to your game library, click on the Sims 4 icon, and press Download. You can install any game you own for free on the new computer without having to uninstall from the old one.
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Can you redownload Sims 4 on another computer?

@jenchin13 You can install Sims 4 on as many computers as you like, and all your packs will be available. Your own created content is stored locally on your computer, in your Sims 4 folder, which is located in Documents\Electronic Arts. Your saves (in Saves), saved households and builds (in Tray), screenshots, etc.
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How do you Download Sims 4 if you already bought it?

Click the My Game Library tab. If you've already purchased the game, it will display as its own game tile. Hover over the game tile, or right-click the tile, then select Download.
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How much is it to buy all Sims 4 packs and everything?

Buying the base game: Free* Buying all 13 expansion packs: £454.87 / $519.87 / €519.87. Buying all 12 game packs: £215.88 / $239.88 / €239.88.
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Can you use the same Sims account on two computers?

Yes, you can play the same save on multiple computers, but you'll need to manually copy over your save. Your user data is located in Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4: saves are in the saves folder, saved households and builds in the Tray folder, etc.
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Why is there no Sims 5?

There is not currently a Sims 5 release date

All that we currently know about The Sims 5's release window is that it's a long way off. The game is still in the early stages of development, and it was judged to be at least a couple of years away when it was announced in October 2022.
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What happens if you already own Sims 4?

If you've already bought the Sims 4 base game, you'll receive a gift from EA. According to the company, EA Play and EA Play Pro members will receive an upgraded experience when member-only bundles of The Sims 4 go into the Play List.
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Will I lose everything if I reinstall Sims 4?

You will not loose any of your Sims 4 files if you uninstall/reinstall Sims 4. This includes gifted Sims 4 packs. However, if you're still unsure copy the Sims 4 folder to your desktop or a USB key. Your saved games, mods and custom content will be safe this way.
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on laptop?

If you buy it digitally from EA, it'll be sitting in your game library but you won't be able to do anything with it. If you buy a physical copy, you won't be able to install it without the base game.
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When did Sims 5 release?

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Can I use my Origin account on multiple computers?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin.
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How do you download Sims 4 on Mac if you already own it?

So, to get The Sims 4 on your Apple computer, you have to use Origin instead.
  1. Download and install the Origin app on your Mac. ...
  2. After logging in, click on the Search bar and type The Sims 4. ...
  3. On The Sims 4 page, click Add to Library. ...
  4. Once the download completes, go to My Game Library and click on The Sims 4.
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Do I have to repurchase Sims 4 on Mac?

Re: Do I need to repurchase if I switch to Apple from Pc

You do not need to repurchase. When you purchase any edition of The Sims 4, you gain access to both the PC and Mac versions. Please see the following link for more information on your question, thanks!
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Is The Sims free for Mac or you have to buy it?

The Sims 4 has officially gone free-to-play, and indeed players can now download the base game on Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X without spending a dime.
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Will Sims 4 be free again?

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).
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Do I have to buy Sims 4 again after uninstalling?

No you will not have to buy it again just make sure that you have your product code written down somewhere. That's helpful if Sims 4 disappears from your Origin account, but you don't need it to reinstall - just to be logged in to the same Origin account as you registered the game on.
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Is buying Sims 4 a one time purchase?

All you pay for regarding your account is for the games - and whatever game you get, it's a one time payment. There are in-game purchases if you want to buy fanmade items with simpoints, but that's only if you're too impatient to wait for them to accumulate. How can I make real money off the Sims 4?
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Is Sims 5 actually happening?

The Sims 5 is in the works at Maxis under the codename Project Rene. Although the game seems many years out, the developer has given us a few tidbits on what we should expect from what it's calling the "new future" for the series.
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