Does Sims require Origin?

Does The Sims 4 require an Origin™ client to play? Yes. You will need the Origin™ client and an EA Account to install and register The Sims 4. Once installed, you don't need to be online to play.

Can you play Sims 4 without Internet Origin?

When opening Origin, you'll be automatically connected to the net. You can solve that by going to the Origin Tab on top left and selecting ”Go Offline”. After launching The Sims 4, the game will think that you're not connected to the internet and you'll be switched to Offline Mode.

Why do you need Origin to play Sims?

As Ivrognard mentions, Origin is needed. It's used for account management and ownership verification. If your concern is playing your games offline, you can choose to Go Offline within the Origin menu. You then shouldn't have any issues if connectivity is a potential problem area.

How do I install Sims 4 without Origin?

Can I play sims on PC without Origin?

You cannot play The Sims 4 without running Origin. When you first install the game, you need to register with Origin, and the game client will automatically start every time you launch the game.

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

Will I lose Sims if I uninstall Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!

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What is the difference between Sims EA and Origin?

What's the difference between the EA app and Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.

Can I play Sims 4 on my phone?

Can we play The Sims 4 on Android? No, the Sims 4 is not available on Android.

Why can't I play Sims 4 offline EA app?

Offline play is not available for the EA app at this moment. However, we're aware of the feedback on this feature. You should be able to switch back to Origin & make use of offline play, when you own the game & DLCs as a standalone purchase & if you've already downloaded/installed/launched the game at least once.

How much data does The Sims 4 use?

Does The Sims 4 use a lot of data? The base version needs 15 to 18 GB for the installation itself, with all add-ons and reserve space for additional content (e.g. files created and used by the game) - 25-30 GB.

How do I change my Sims 4 to 64 bit without Origin?

Choose Properties. Click on Advanced Launch Options. From the pull-down menu under When launching this game… choose The Sims™ 4 64 Bit, then hit Save.

Do I have to switch from Origin to EA?

No. The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app. If you find any of your games, DLC or other content missing from the EA app, please contact us so we can help resolve the issue.

Will EA app replace Origin?

Simply dubbed the EA app, the "new, enhanced PC platform" will see Origin, which launched in 2011, slowly phased out. Access to games and content, plus progress, achievements, cloud saves and friends lists and other data pertaining to Origin accounts should transfer seamlessly over to the EA app.

How many GB is Sims 4?

Hard drive (free space): At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games. Disc drive: DVD-ROM drive required for installation from disc only, for physical copies of the game.

Is Sims 4 permanently free now?

From October 18, 2022, The Sims 4 base game will be free to play. All new players can download the base game free of charge.

Is Sims 4 free forever now?

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.

Does Origin save Sims 4 data?

Origin does not back up Sims 4 saves for you. If you want to save the Sims 4 progress, you should navigate to the Sims 4 saves location and back up the saves folder to a USB drive or cloud space. After backing up the saves folder from the old computer, now you can: Install Origin and Sims 4 on the new PC.

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.

Why did Sims 4 delete everything?

This can happen if Origin switches you to the Sims 4 Legacy Edition, which uses its own folder, or if the existing user folder is removed from Documents\Electronic Arts. The most common cause of that is OneDrive uploading the folder to cloud storage and simultaneously removing it from your hard drive.

Can I download Sims without EA app?

To get The Sims 4, you must download the game using either Steam or the EA app.

Can you play Sims without downloading?

You can play The Sims 4 directly from Steam without needing to download the game first.

Can you play Sims 4 on Iphone?

Expanding your game with new creations just got easier with the release of The Sims™ 4 Gallery on iOS, Android™, and TheSims.com. The Gallery lets you see, share, and download amazing community creations and can now be visited using the mobile app or any internet browser.

Is 64 GB enough for Sims 4?

The most pressing issue is the storage: 64 GB wouldn't even be enough for all of Sims 4 and Windows, let alone anything else you might want to install (or your saves and other game-related files, for that matter).