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How to download Sims without Steam?

EA App. If you're a fan of EA Games, you can download the EA app instead of Steam. You can also go this route if you're subscribed to Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, as it's included in the subscription—here's how to use the EA Play subscription on the EA app with Xbox Game Pass.
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How to download Sims without Origin?

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app
  1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
  2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.
  3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click Download Now.
  5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.
  6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.
  7. Click Download.
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How to play Sims 4 offline without Steam?

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.
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Is Sims only on Steam?

The Sims 4 is now completely free on most platforms. You can play the base version of the iconic life simulator on PC (via the EA app, Origin, and Steam), PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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Is Sims 4 only available for Windows from Steam?

What platform is The Sims 4 available on? The Sims 4 is now playable on PC, Mac Xbox One and Playstation 4!
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How to install Sims 4 without Steam?

EA App
  1. Launch the EA app. On the search bar near the top of the window, type The Sims 4 and press enter.
  2. Click The Sims 4 result, then press the Download button.
  3. Once the download and installation are complete, press the Play button on The Sims 4 page.
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How do I download Sims 4 on Microsoft?

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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Is The Sims 4 free forever Steam?

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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Do I need Origin and Steam to play Sims 4?

Do I still need Origin / EA Account to play The Sims 4? Yes. One of the main features of The Sims 4 is the Online Gallery where you can download creations made by other players.
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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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Do I need 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.
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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.
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Can you install Sims 4 without Internet?

Only for registering the game, updating the game, uploading or downloading other players creations. But for the main game you can play it offline. There are achievements to unlock if you're on the online mode. But other than that you can just play the game in offline mode.
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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 Sims free on Origin?

Already have the EA app for Windows or Origin for Mac? Open your launcher and download for free! The Sims 4 is not available on mobile devices.
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Which Sims 4 is free?

The Sims 4 base game is now available for players to download for free on their computer through the EA app, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One systems.
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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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Why do I need Origin if I have Steam?

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.
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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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Is any version of The Sims free?

The Sims 4 is now completely free on most platforms. You can play the base version of the iconic life simulator on PC (via the EA app, Origin, and Steam), PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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How much is Sims on Steam right now?

$29.99 at checkout, auto-renewed every 12 month(s) at $29.99.
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How many days until Sims 4 is free?

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately). From that date onwards, the game will be freely available to download "to all new players" on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac and PC.
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Why can't i download Sims 4 on 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.
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Why can't i download Sims on my PC?

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.
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How do I download Sims 4 I just bought?

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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