How do I get Sims 4 on my new 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.

How do I download Sims 4 on my new laptop?

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

The Sims 4 base game will be free to download on all supported platforms from October 18, 2022. Here's where you can play The Sims 4: PC via the EA app or Origin. Mac via Origin.

Can you transfer Sims 4 to another laptop?

The game can be installed in any computer through Origin, 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.

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 do I transfer Sims 4 to another device?

You need to install Origin and the Sims 4 on the other PC and start it once. Then copy the contents of your Saves, Tray and Mods folders to the other PC.

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.

Do I have to rebuy Sims if I get a new computer?

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

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.

Can I download The Sims 4 on my laptop from the Microsoft store?

Login to Windows 10 with the Microsoft account you used to buy Sims 4. Click the button 'Get this app'. Type in the email address and password that you used to buy Sims 4. Windows Store will recognize that you already own this game, and will start downloading.

Why can't i find Sims 4 on my laptop?

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.

Why won't The Sims 4 work on my laptop?

If Sims 4 still won't open, you can try disabling the antivirus. If this action is also useless, it is sorry that you might have to remove your antivirus and check if the game can run on your computer. If the game runs, you should consider installing another antivirus software on your computer.

How do I restore my Sims 4 game?

Launch The Sims 4 and choose Load Game.

Select the save point you want to open, and the game will load the file you renamed as the primary for that save point.

How do I reinstall Sims 4 from Origin?

How do I completely reinstall Sims 4?

How can I download Sims 4 for free on my laptop full version?

Do you have to buy The Sims 4 twice?

So no, you won't have to buy it again, since any purchase on one is valid for the other.

Can you have The Sims 4 on multiple computers?

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).

Can you have the same Sims account on two devices?

You can, but, only one can be online at the same time.

Can you have the same Sims account on different devices?

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.

Why can't I redownload The Sims 4?

Re: my sims 4 wont reinstall

To reinstall the game you need to uninstall the game, clean the registry (use ccleaner - there is a free version), move the user data to your desktop, install the game. To set the game to factory setup, all you need to do is move the user data from the documents folder to your desktop.

Why are all my Sims 4 games gone?

Re: All my sims 4 saved games are gone

This usually happens if the auto-save or one of the saves in your folder corrupts. It "hides* the rest of your saves although they are still fine. After that, just move the slot_00000001. save to the desktop and check if the game then returns.as playable.

What laptop requirements for Sims 4?

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Why can't i find Sims 4 in Microsoft Store?

The Sims 4 is only available from the EA Store, not the Microsoft Store app. Microsoft MVPs are independent experts offering real-world answers. Learn more at mvp.microsoft.com.