Is The Sims 2 still supported?

On July 16, 2014, Electronic Arts announced the end of support for The Sims 2. As a response The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection was released at the same time as a limited time offer.

Is it still possible to play The Sims 2?

Currently, The Sims 2 is not available on any online retailers. Physical copies of the game can still work, though much like with The Sims, these can be a bit limited. Unlike The Sims, however, The Sims 2 actually runs fairly well on modern systems.

Does The Sims 2 still hold up?

Maybe it's the nostalgia of remembering what life was like back in 2004. Maybe it's because The Sims 2 is still a solid game that holds up remarkably well even nearly two decades later.

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.

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.

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Will Sims 2 come to Steam?

So the asnwer is no, it will never come to Steam as it's not even on Origin.

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.

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 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.

Can Sims get pregnant in Sims 2?

Pregnancy does not magically happen in "The Sims 2" video game. Two of your Sims need to try for a baby. Sims can try to get pregnant in three places: the bed, hot tub, and clothing booth. Just because they try for a baby, does not mean that the woman becomes pregnant.

How long are Sims in jail for Sims 4?

After a Sim is arrested, they are lifted by the cop up into the air by helicopter. The Sim is meant to stay incarcerated for about a day. Although, the security of the prison seems to be abysmal, as anyone willing to break out can do so easily.

Why is The Sims 2 so good?

The biggest strength of The Sims 2 was the storytelling. Characters felt like people – they had wants, fears and aspirations. This not only meant that they had distinct personalities and memories, but this also made the game more challenging.

Will Sims 2 run 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.

Can Sims go to jail Sims 2?

In The Sims 2 for GBA, the player can be arrested and will be sent to Jail. As in The Urbz, the player can pay a fine to get out of Jail.

What will Sims 2 run on?

Why isn t Sims 2 on Steam?

Steam and origin are too different platforms. The sims franchise is not on steam so there wouldn't be a way to connect them.

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.

Can Sims go to jail?

Jail. In The Sims, Sims in the top levels of the Criminal career track could randomly receive a career chance card, the potential negative outcome of which would result in them being sent to jail (off-screen) for a period of game time.

Can Sims have 2 spouses?

Sims can marry other Sims of the same gender. Divorce can happen, but otherwise, Sims can only marry one other Sim at a time. Also, unlike previous iterations of the franchise, no one's name is changed after a marriage. Christine National remains Christine National.

Can you be a landlord in Sims 2?

Unfortunately, no player-controlled Sim can be a landlord. Even if you have Open For Business installed, no Sim can own an apartment complex.

Why did Origin remove The Sims 2?

EA removed it because it was out-competing sims 4. The Ultimate Collection was only available for a short time to download because the original was no longer being supported. The chance to download it ended before TS4 came out. Although, I noticed in Origin that the Sims 2 Store Edition is available for download.

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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