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How to play Sims 4 without launching Origin?

Re: Launch Sims 4 without launching Origin
To play offline, simply put Origin in offline mode and play that way. There are no manual patches for Sims 4.
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Can I play Sims 4 not on Origin?

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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Can I open Sims 4 without opening Origin?

@SexytriniBaby It's not possible, sorry. You can in fact play without an internet connection, as long as you've signed into Origin recently enough. But you do have to login to Origin before the game will launch.
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Is there a way to play Sims without downloading Origin?

you need Origin in order to play the game. There's no legal way around it.
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How to play Sims 4 without logging in to Origin?

Re: Offline Play without logging into origin everytime

First time you play The Sims 4 you will need Internet as that activates the game, after that you can play offline all you want.
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Can I delete Origin and still play Sims 4?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.
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How do I turn off Origin in Sims 4?

Click the Origin menu and select Application Settings. Click the Origin In-Game tab. Toggle the On/Off switch to turn Origin In-Game on or off.
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Is The Sims 4 free on Steam?

Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download. Get a plethora of options for building homes, styling Sims, and customizing their personalities. Craft their life stories while exploring vibrant worlds and discovering more ways of being you.
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Is Sims 4 free on Epic games?

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 play Sims 4 on Steam?

Open your Steam and go to your Steam Library. Find your Sims 4 game and click on Properties. Then go to the Local Files tab and select Verify Integrity of Game Files to start repairing your game.
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How do I launch Sims 4 on Steam?

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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Why do you need Origin to play Sims?

As Ivrognard mentions, Origin is needed. 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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When did Sims 5 release?

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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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.
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What is replacing Origin?

Yes, the EA app will replace Origin to be our primary platform for downloading and launching PC games.
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Is EA getting rid of Origin?

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.
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Is Sims 4 free on PC forever?

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 free on Microsoft store?

Play with life! Download for Free – The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download. Get a plethora of options for building homes, styling Sims, and customizing their personalities. Craft their life stories while exploring vibrant worlds and discovering more ways of being you all at no cost.
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When did Sims 4 become free?

Should a new Sims player enjoy the base game, it's more than likely they'll want to fork out for an expansion or two – or three or four, depending on their proclivities and budget. If you've yet to jump into The Sims 4, keep an eye out on 18 October 2022, when the base game becomes free to download for all new players.
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Are they making a Sims 5?

Excitingly, EA has confirmed Sims 5 (codenamed 'Project Rene') and the next generation that will follow on from the base game of The Sims 4.
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How can I play Sims 4 on my laptop for free?

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.
  8. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.
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Is The Sims 4 free now?

The Sims 4 game is now free to play, here's what you need to know.
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How do I disable Origin on startup?

Hey @professor_Joksz you can change your Origin settings by opening Origin and then clicking on Origin in the top left of the screen, from here you can click Application Settings and then scroll down to your Start-up Options where you can set Origin to not automatically launch on startup.
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How do I disable Origin launcher?

Re: how to remove origin overlay

As for disabling the overlay, you can click Origin > Application settings within the Origin client. Then choose the Origin In Game tab and disable it via the checkbox.
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How do I disable Origin access?

To cancel your Origin Access Subscription, follow these easy steps:
  1. Log in to your Origin account.
  2. In the bottom left-hand corner, hover over EA ID.
  3. Select EA Account and Billing.
  4. Select Origin Access.
  5. Under 'Membership Information', select Cancel Membership.
  6. Select Continue.
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