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How to download Sims 4 on Steam?

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  1. Launch the Steam app, type The Sims 4 on the search bar, and select the first result.
  2. On The Sims 4 page, click on Play Game. This will launch a new installation window.
  3. Follow through with the installation process. Once this completes, you can now start playing The Sims 4.
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Do you need Origin to play Sims 4 on Steam?

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.
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Can you get Sims four on Steam?

The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that's wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
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How to download Sims 4 on PC?

How to Download on PC
  1. Go to the EA website to downlaod the EA app.
  2. Sign into your EA account or create a new account.
  3. Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar.
  4. Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free.
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How to install Sims 4 without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free on Steam
  1. Log into Steam in the app or web browser.
  2. Search for the Sims 4.
  3. Scroll down and click Add to Library.
  4. Click OK.
  5. The Sims 4 should be in the left game menu panel.
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Is Sims 4 now free on PC?

The Sims 4 is free to download! Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that's an expression of you.
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Why can't I buy Sims 4 on Steam?

You can only buy DLC on Steam if you also own the base game here - owning it on Origin doesn't count, as the DLC would not work with a game you own on a different platform. Sims4 product keys activate on Origin, not Steam. So you have to buy the DLC from Origin. You're welcome.
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Is The Sims 4 free forever Steam?

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.
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Is Sims 4 better on Origin or Steam?

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).
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How do I activate Origin Sims 4 on Steam?

How to link Steam and your EA Account
  1. Sign in to Steam.
  2. Click Play to launch an EA game from Steam.
  3. Install Origin if you haven't already.
  4. Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.
  5. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account.
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Does Steam still require Origin?

Steam-native games

Native games on Steam don't need Origin to launch, but you can only play with friends on the same platform as you. For example, if your friend is playing on Steam, you'll need to play the game on Steam too.
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Is it better to download games from Origin or Steam?

Why do gamers prefer Steam to Origin? The reason is very simple: Steam offers better services. Steam has most games from third-party publishers, and it also boasts of the biggest library of games. As for EA Origin, it does stock few third-party games other than EA's, but typically, Steam has it beat on pricing.
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Should I buy EA Play on Origin or Steam?

You can buy the games separately. If you are interested in EA Play, it actually *is* better to get it on Origin, as it has a bigger catalog on there. If you are interested in individual games, you should get them wherever you fancy them.
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How do I transfer games from Origin to Steam?

Here's what you need to do:
  1. Open your Steam Library.
  2. Click on the plus icon (“Add a game”) on the bottom left.
  3. Select “Add a Non-Steam Game” from the list.
  4. Steam will generate a list of all available programs and executables found on your PC. ...
  5. Select “Add Selected Programs” to finish the process.
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Can you buy a Sims 4 pack on Steam and use it for Origin?

Re: Is it possible to transfer dlc from STEAM to Origin - SIMS4? If I buy a game on Steam, can I buy DLC for that game on Origin? Yep! You can buy DLC both on Origin and Steam.
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How to install Sims 4 free from Steam?

Here's how you can get The Sims 4 on Steam.
  1. Launch the Steam app, type The Sims 4 on the search bar, and select the first result.
  2. On The Sims 4 page, click on Play Game. This will launch a new installation window.
  3. Follow through with the installation process. Once this completes, you can now start playing The Sims 4.
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What happens if you buy Sims 4 on Steam?

If you buy The Sims 4 on Steam, you'll automatically get access to all the other Sims 4 stuff you already had: that includes game saves, DLC packs, in-game currency, and virtual currency.
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Why is The Sims free on Steam?

T he Sims 4 was made free to download from October 18, 2022. As part of a special live event to celebrate the change, EA Games also announced more about what's in the works and the future of The Sims, such as the upcoming game Project Rene.
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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.
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When did Sims 5 come out?

Despite a rocky launch in 2014, the game has shown impressive longevity thanks to a stream of new packs, regular free base game updates, and a loyal, passionate fanbase. But on October 18, 2022, EA and Maxis offered a first glimpse at the future of the franchise. Here's everything you need to know about The Sims 5.
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When exactly is Sims 4 free?

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed.
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What happens if I buy EA Play on Steam?

EA Play is available for PC via Steam or Origin as well as on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. Please note: while EA Play is available on multiple platforms your membership is tied to the platform you joined on. If you joined on Steam, your Play List, member discount, and all other benefits will only be available here.
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What happens when you buy an Origin game on Steam?

If I have already bought a game on Origin, can I play it on Steam? No—games bought on Origin can only be played on Origin.
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Why is EA replacing Origin?

Two years ago, EA announced its plans to replace the Origin PC client, and now the new app is finally beginning to roll out. Supposedly, it's a much lighter and faster experience with a more streamlined design. EA says the new app, simply called the EA app, will be easier to navigate and has improved social features.
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Is it safe to install games from Steam?

1. Steam Uses HTTPS to Secure Purchases. When you buy a game on Steam through your browser or the Steam client, your purchase is as secure as any other website that uses modern HTTPS encryption. The information that you sent to Steam for your purchase, including your credit card info, is encrypted.
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