How do I transfer Sims 4 expansion packs to another account?

@katelynn9144 You can't transfer packs from one account to another, but you can have two accounts merged. If that's what you want to do, you'll need to contact EA customer support for help. You could also contact EA Help on Twitter or Facebook.

Can you transfer Sims packs?

Unfortunately you can't. The game and it's DLC is platform specific. If you want to use them on the PC, you would have to purchase them for the PC.

How do I download an already owned Sims 4 expansion pack?

Go to the My Game Library tab. Right-click on The Sims 4 base game image and click Show Game Details. Click the Expansion Packs, Game Packs, or Stuff Packs tab depending on what pack you purchased. You can also buy packs here.

Can I transfer my Sims 4 packs to another computer?

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.

Can you transfer Sims 4 from one Origin account to another?

You cannot move your games or personas to another account yourself. If you decide you really want to merge your accounts, you'll have to contact us to do that. When you talk to one of our advisors, we'll make sure there's no better way to solve this for you.

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Can I merge EA accounts?

If you've got multiple EA Accounts with games on them, one of our advisors may be able to help combine your accounts. You'll need to be able to access both accounts, and not everything will transfer over, like game progress.

What happens if I unlink my EA account?

When you unlink a platform account from your EA Account, you can link it to another EA Account, but your in-game progress will not transfer over. That means you'll permanently lose access to all of the following: games and game progress. DLC, expansions, and anything extra you have for your game.

How do I transfer Sims 4 expansion packs from EA to steam?

@eur0san You can't transfer packs from Origin to Steam or vice versa. What you can do, if you own the game in both apps, is install the base game through Steam and then add both your Origin- and Steam-owned packs.

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.

Are Sims 4 expansion packs cross platform?

If you want the sims 4 for PC, you have to buy the base game and whatever expansion packs you want for PC. They are different versions and not cross platform compatible.

Can you reinstall Sims 4 expansion packs?

Go to the EP pack section, and you will find the EP there. Hover your mouse over it and check to see if it says to download it . If the button says " download", then you can then download/install it there. If it says " play" , the press the button and launch the game from there.

Where are Sims 4 expansion pack files?

On your hard drive they are in subfolders called EP/SP/GP within the Sims folder.

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.

Is Origin going away?

Origin is a digital distribution platform developed by Electronic Arts for purchasing and playing video games. In October 2022, Origin ceased operations for its Windows platform, directing players to EA Play. The Mac and mobile versions remain online.

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.

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.

Can I buy Sims 4 expansion packs on Steam if I have it on Origin?

Yep! You can buy DLC both on Origin and Steam.

How do I redeem Sims 4 expansion packs on Origin?

Product code purchase

To redeem the product code: On PC, under the Origin pull-down menu, click Redeem Product Code. On Mac, under the Games pull-down menu, click Redeem Product Code.

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).

What does linking EA accounts do?

Linking an EA Account to your Nintendo Account allows you to use online services with certain games, and have your game progress saved on EA servers. However, game progress will not be shared by other platforms linked to the same EA Account.

Can I delete my EA account and make a new one with the same email?

You'll only be able to do this if you haven't already created another EA Account using the same email address that was on the account when it was deleted. If you've already made a new account, you can change the email address on that account to reset the password for the deleted one.

Will I lose my games if I cancel EA access?

If you cancel, you'll lose all EA Play benefits (access to the Play List, you won't continue to accumulate in-game member rewards, etc.)

Does EA allow account sharing?

An EA account can only be used by one person and it is not possible to access the same account on multiple systems at the same time.

Can you share EA subscription?

The games and other benefits that come with your EA Play subscription are exclusively available to your Steam user account. In particular, they cannot be shared via Steam Family Sharing.

Can I add another email to my EA account?

Add a secondary email address

Go to your EA Account Settings. Find the Secondary Email section on the Security tab. Click Add Secondary Email. We'll send a code to confirm your identity.