Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on Origin?

Unfortunately, no. The Sims 4 is not a cross-buy game, even if you have an Xbox One and a Windows 10 computer.

Do I have to pay for Sims 4 again?

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.

Is Sims 4 on Origin 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?

Do I have to buy Sims 4 again if I uninstall it?

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.

Do I have to buy Sims 4 again on a new laptop?

No you can download it a few times. I've download it 4 or 5 times now. You can even run it on two different devices.

I switched from Origin to the EA App so you don't have to (update: i switched back to origin)

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.

Do you have to buy Sims 4 every year?

The Sims 4 base game or Digital Deluxe edition is a one time purchase via Origin.

Can I delete Origin and still play sims?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.

How do I reinstall Sims 4 from Origin?

Does Sims 4 Origin expire?

Re: Will my Sims 4 game ever expire? if you bought the game (and didn't get it through Origin Access or Origin Access Premiere), the game will not expire. It's yours to keep. Only scenario what MIGHT pose an issue is that EA goes bankrupt and no one takes over their games :D.

Is The Sims 4 free permanent?

The Sims 4 will be free-to-play permanently on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X.

Can you buy Sims 4 on Steam and use it with Origin?

@SLYFOX7 Yes, if you buy the game in Steam, your Origin-bought packs will also work. 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.

How much is Sims 4 forever?

The Sims 4 is free to download and keep forever.

Is The Sims 5 coming out?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.

How much is The Sims 4 on Origin?

The iconic life simulator is now free to play for everyone! Last month, EA announced that The Sims 4 would be free starting on October 18, and here it is. You can download the base game at no additional cost on a PC via Steam and Origin.

Will I lose my Sims if I uninstall?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.

Can I reinstall Sims 4 for free after uninstalling?

Re: if i delete a game can i re-download it again? No you don't have to rebuy the game again. Just log in to the account you used to install the game with the first time. The game does not need to be registered again.

Can I download Sims 4 for free?

The Sims 4 is free to download! Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that's an expression of you.

What happens to my Sims 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.

Can I redownload Sims 4 from Origin?

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.

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).

Is Sims 4 only free on October 18?

Beginning on October 18, 2022, The Sims™ 4 base game will be available to all new players to download for free* on PC via EA app or Origin™, Mac® via Origin, Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.

Is Sims 4 better on Steam or Origin?

Actually I'd say getting it on Origin/EA App is better. The Steam version requires Origin anyway, furthermore the EA App is incompatible to Sims on Steam and using the Steam version of any EA game will prevent you from using the EA app if you care for that (EA App replaces Origin while Steam requires Origin).

Does Sims 4 have an ending?

We talk a lot about open world games, but The Sims 4 is a game that we can truly classify as being open-world. There is no end goal and you can do with your Sims whatever you want. You can have them live their lives as good as possible, or you can be a skip being Mister Nice Guy and do terrible things with them.