Is Sims 2 no longer available?

@SlackerVibes There is no way to legally get a digital copy of The Sims 2 for PC anymore. The game has been retired. If you own a Mac, though, you can purchase The Sims 2 Super Collection, made specifically for Mac, on Mac App Store.

Will EA bring Sims 2 back?

In an official tweet from the EA Help Twitter account, it was made clear that there are no plans to have The Sims 2 return to Origin any time soon.

When was The Sims 2 discontinued?

On July 16, 2014, Electronic Arts announced the end of support for The Sims 2.

Why is The Sims 2 not on Steam?

Because the companies don't want to pay royalties for using the Steam platform to conduct sales, so they just made their own. Unlike what that other person said, Steam cannot force a game sale without the owners consent to do so. Also Sims 4 will never come to Steam due to paying royalties to Steam.

Can you still buy The Sims 2 on PC?

@SlackerVibes There is no way to legally get a digital copy of The Sims 2 for PC anymore. The game has been retired. If you own a Mac, though, you can purchase The Sims 2 Super Collection, made specifically for Mac, on Mac App Store.

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Why can't EA sell Sims 2?

The Sims 2: Electronic Arts Cites “Lack of Support/Development” for Not Selling Game.

What was The Sims 2 controversy?

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EA has weathered quite a few accusations, and The Sims 2 wasn't any different for the company, which came under attack by a Florida attorney around 2005. The game was accused at the time of having full-blown nudity due to a cheat that was still left in the game and various mods that were available.

Does Sims 2 still work on Windows 10?

Will The Sims 2 work with Windows 10? Yes. It normally doesn't matter what system you have; most computers are able to run it without any issues.

How to legally get Sims 2?

There is no legal way to download The Sims 2. The only option is to buy an actual physical disc version.

How do I get Sims 2 for free?

The Sims 2 is free on Origin. You'll get all its expansions and add-on packs too.

What will Sims 2 run on?

What made The Sims 2 so good?

The Sims 2 was the perfect balance between direction and creativity. The developers created scripted events to steer the gameplay, but that wasn't limiting to players who still could shape the story. The Sims 2 was iconic, not only due to its storytelling but the characters.

Do dead Sims get replaced?

If a hero dies, you can no longer control them and will have to create a new Sim to fill the dead one's position, starting at level 1. The dead hero can also be replaced by one of their children. Any children who do not replace their dead parent will be moved to a new house.

Is EA Origin no longer available?

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.

Why did Sims 4 remove toddlers?

"So, rather than include toddlers, we chose to go deeper on the features that make Sims come alive: meaningful and often amusing emotions; more believable motion and interactions; more tools in Create A Sim, and more realistic Sim behavior."

Is Sims 4 an inappropriate game?

The Sims 4 has a PEGI rating of 12. PEGI defines this rating: 'Video games that show violence of a slightly more graphic nature towards fantasy characters or non-realistic violence towards human-like characters would fall in this age category.

What was the Cancelled Sims game?

SimsVille is a cancelled 2001 game by Maxis. It was meant to be a crossover game between The Sims (2000) and SimCity, which would offer the user control of a multitude of houses in a neighborhood, in a fashion similar to The Sims.

Why can't I install Sims 2?

1) Try copying the setup files to your Desktop and try to install running as the Administrator using Administrator Privileges. 2) To Install, right click on the setup files and select the "Run as Administrator" option to install the game. 3) You can also try to install the game in compatibility mode.

Why is EA getting rid of Origin?

Despite accumulating over 50 million registered users, the service was heavily criticized and maligned by the PC community due to security flaws and suspicions of spying on players. In late 2020, EA announced that it would retire Origin in favor of a new client simply called the EA app.

How can I install Sims 2?

Can you get The Sims 2 anywhere?

The Sims 2 (at least for Windows users) is hard to legally get unless you have the CD/DVD copies or gotten the Ultimate Collection. If you don't have either, you can still get The Sims 2 but only on a Mac. EA stopped selling The Sims 2 so there was no way to get it unless you use stores like Amazon.

Can I run Sims 2 on Windows 11?

All in all, all versions of SIMS can work with Windows 11 including SIMS 4, SIMS 3, SIMS 2, as well as SIMS 1.