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.

Will Sims 2 be on EA app?

The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection is and will remain on the new EA App and can be installed and played with in the exact same way as Origin.

Is EA still selling Sims 2?

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Why can't EA sell Sims 2?

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

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.

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.

Did EA confirm Sims 5?

After plenty of rumours and speculation, The Sims 5 is official. It is being developed under the codename "Project Rene" and is still some way off from release, but the team behind it confirmed some details during The Sims Summit streamed online on 18 October 2022.

Is EA making The Sims free?

EA's game becomes free for everyone starting today, October 18, and anyone will be able to enjoy its base content without paying a single dollar. 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.

Will Sims 2 be on Steam?

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

What will Sims 2 run on?

Is the EA app replacing Origin?

No. The games you've downloaded through Origin should be ready to launch through the EA app. If you find any of your games, DLC or other content missing from the EA app, please contact us so we can help resolve the issue.

Is EA Origin still spying?

Origin is not spyware. Neither do we use nor install spyware on the PCs of users. Origin captures limited information that is necessary to allow users to buy, download, and play games and gaming content.

How long will Origin last?

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.

Will I lose my Origin games?

All saved games, be they stored locally or in the cloud, will also be transferred, so you don't need to worry about losing any progress in your favorite releases.

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.

Did EA try to buy take two?

Take-Two rejected the $26 offer as too low, and EA launched its hostile bid in March. EA subsequently reduced the offer to $25.74 a share. But repeated extensions and offer revisions seemed to hurt the company's credibility.

When did Sims 2 stop selling?

EA stopped servicing The Sims 2 in 2014, but eased players into the change by gifting anyone who'd purchased a digital copy of The Sims 2 through Origin the upgraded Ultimate Collection. This collection included all stuff and expansion packs for the base game.

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 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.