How do you download Sims 4 after buying it on Origin?

How do I download my Sims game on Origin?

How do I redownload Sims 4 from Origin?

Why is Origin not letting me download Sims 4?

Restart your router/modem and do a Clean Boot. Make sure that your UAC is enabled and set to notify. Download the latest version of Origin and install the client. Add firewall/antivirus exceptions for Origin and open the needed ports.

How do I download Sims 4 on a new computer?

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Why can't I download Sims 4 on my laptop?

If you've bought it on the Microsoft Store with the intention of playing on PC you can't. 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.

Can I download Sims 4 on my desktop?

Sims 4 is now available as a free download on PC, PlayStation and Xbox game consoles. As EA announced in September, starting Oct. 18, 2022, new players can download Sims 4 for free. The life simulation game is available for PC via the EA app or Origin, on Mac via Origin, Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Why is my Sims 4 not in my Origin library?

Click on the Origin menu in the Origin client and select Reload Page. If this does not work, log out of Origin and log back in again. This will refresh your Game Library in the Origin client.

Do I have to install Origin to play Sims 4?

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.

How long does it take to install Sims 4 on Origin?

We bought the digital version and downloaded through Origin. The download itself took like 8 hours. However, it is important to disable any "Sleep modes" you have because the download will pause every time your computer goes to sleep.

How do I get my games from Origin to EA Play?

Existing Origin account holders needn't worry about their data. EA says it has "worked hard to make the transition to the EA app as simple as possible." Users just need to wait for their invite to arrive and then all games and content linked to your Origin account should transfer over automatically.

Can I download Sims 4 on Steam if I bought it on Origin?

As said above, if you want to play Sims 4 through Steam, you need to buy a copy of the base game in Steam. Once you do that, you'll need to uninstall the Origin version of the game, install the Steam one, and then download your packs through Origin.

Do you have to pay to download Sims 4?

The Sims 4 is now free worldwide. 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.

Can I download Sims 4 without EA app?

The game launched in both disc and digital-only formats in 2014. However, many things have changed since then. To get The Sims 4, you must download the game using either Steam or the EA app.

How much does it cost to download Sims 4 on computer?

Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download.

Can you download Sims 4 without Steam?

You can download The Sims 4 for free on your PC, either via the EA app, Steam, or via Origin.

How long does it take to download The Sims 4?

This is either measured in Mbps or MB/s, and can be found out from your internet provider or using a website such as speedtest.net. For example, 16Mbps speed would mean the file takes about 1 hour - 2 hours to download. 8Mbps speed would take about 2 - 3 hours to download.

Does Sims 4 work on all laptops?

Most laptops can run Sims 4, especially if you're buying a brand new laptop, however, not every laptop will run it well and you may find yourself experiencing lagging and crashing on a laptops that isn't properly Sims 4 compatible. Older laptops simply may not have enough storage either.

Will downloading The Sims 4 ruin my laptop?

The Sims is a very old game and since it sounds like you'll be downloading it from Steam, you shouldn't have any problems. The Steam client won't harm your computer, either.

Why can't I download my Sims 4 expansion pack?

Re: I Cant Download The Sims 4 Expansion Pack

open Origin and go to your My Games. Right-click on the Sims 4 icon and choose View Game Details. Scroll down to Expansion Packs - you will see Get to Work there. Download.

Can you still use Origin instead of EA app?

The update will be encouraged on Windows PCs as the older application is phased out, however, Origin users on Mac devices will still need to use Origin for Mac. In 2020, EA merged its EA Access and Origin Access Basic subscription services together into one, which became EA Play.

Do I have to install Origin to play EA games?

You may need Origin to launch some EA games from Steam. When you do, Steam will tell you the game needs to be launched using a third-party DRM and will show Origin software installation in the system requirements. Otherwise, you can launch the game as you would any other Steam game by clicking the title and then Play.

How do I merge Origin and EA?