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 origin

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al 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.

Why is there no Sims 2 on Origin?

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 Sims 2 come back to Origin?

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.

Why did they remove Sims 2?

The Sims 2: Electronic Arts Cites “Lack of Support/Development” for Not Selling Game. The Simming community still has a genuine love for The Sims 2. The nostalgic pastime still has a thriving active community, so it's no secret that players want the game available on Origin again.

Can I install The Sims 2 on Origin?

As of October 2018, free copies of the Sims 2 are no longer available on Origin – even if you beg and plead and provide proof of purchase. See this forum post on the official forums.

Why Isn't The Sims 2 on Origin? EA Bring it Back!

Can I still play 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. That isn't to say there aren't a few problems.

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.

Will Sims 2 be on Steam?

You can't get it from Steam because it is EA's rival (for Origin).

Does EA own Sims 2?

The Sims 2 is a 2004 strategic life simulation video game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the second major title in The Sims series, and is the sequel to The Sims. The game was released for Microsoft Windows on September 14, 2004, and a port for MacOS was released on June 17, 2005.

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.

Can Sims 2 run 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 install Sims 2?

What was The Sims 2 controversy?

7 Issues On Nudity

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.

Why is Sims 2 so popular?

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.

Can 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.

What will Sims 2 run on?

What systems is Sims 2 on?

Is The Sims 2 the best?

The Sims 2 is considered the best game in the series by many. However, it is old, so obviously that may be turn off for a lot of people (I started playing Some Theme Hospital, so obviously not a factor for me). The Sims 3 improved on its predecessor in many ways.

Will Sims be free forever?

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.

Will Sims become free?

When does The Sims 4 become free to play? 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).

How many GB is Sims 2?

The Game will take 12,57 GB of your Hard Disk Drive.

How to download Sims 2 without disc 1?

Re: Downloading sims 2 without disk drive

If you still have your game keys an EA Game Advisor can add the game to your Origin account and you can then play without disc. As Sims 2 is an older game you'll have to contact an EA Game Advisor to have it added to your Origin account.