Does Sims 4 Cloud Save?

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The Sims 4 does not feature cloud saving, meaning that any progress made on one computer is not carried over to another computer, even when logged into your Steam or Origin account. However, there are alternative methods to access and transfer your saves to another computer, such as linking your Sims save location to Dropbox or OneDrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. Does Origin have cloud saves?: Yes, Origin has a cloud saves feature that can be accessed by going to your Game Library, right-clicking on your game, clicking Game Properties, and then clicking Cloud Saves.
2. Does EA save Sims 4 progress?: No, EA does not save your Sims 4 progress; all user data is stored locally in the DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 4 folder.
3. Do Sims 4 saves transfer to new computer?: No, Sims 4 saves do not automatically transfer to a new computer; you will need to manually copy and paste the saves folder to the new computer.

Transferring Saves to Another PC

4. How to transfer Sims 4 saves to another PC?: You can transfer your Sims 4 saves to another PC by copying the saves folder from the DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 4 directory and pasting it into the same directory on the new computer.
5. Will I lose my saves if I uninstall Sims 4?: No, you will not lose your game progress, game saves, or custom content if you uninstall and reinstall the game, as long as you back up your Sims 4 folder before uninstalling.
6. Where are Sims 4 saves backup?: Sims 4 saves are typically backed up in the DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 4saves folder, but you can also copy and paste this folder to an external hard drive or cloud storage service for extra backup.

Using Old Saves and Game Progress

7. How do I use old Sims 4 saves?: You can use old Sims 4 saves by selecting the primary version of the save file and choosing a new save file to load, then making the chosen file the new primary save point.
8. Why did I lose all my Sims?: You may have lost all your Sims due to a corrupted auto-save or save file, which can hide the rest of your saves, even if they are still intact.
9. Does The Sims 4 save after CAS?: Yes, The Sims 4 saves your Sim after creating them in Create-a-Sim (CAS), and you can recall them in any new game or existing game by accessing the Library.

Game Availability and Cloud Services

10. Will EA make The Sims 4 free again?: Yes, EA made The Sims 4 base game free to play for all new players starting from October 18, 2022.
11. How do I access my cloud saves?: You can access your cloud saves by looking for the Cloud Saves or Cloud Storage option in your game or platform, usually indicated by a cloud icon, and selecting the desired save file.
12. Can you save games on the cloud?: Yes, your game data will be uploaded to the cloud whenever you save, allowing you to access it from any Xbox system or platform using the same Microsoft Account.

Technical Issues and Reinstallation

13. Why did my Sims 4 reset?: Your Sims 4 game may have reset due to OneDrive moving the game’s user data to the cloud, causing the game to lose access to the local files; you can resolve this by turning off OneDrive or stopping it from copying the Documents folder.
14. How to safely reinstall Sims 4?: You can safely reinstall Sims 4 by uninstalling the game and Origin, then reinstalling Origin and signing back into your account to redownload and reinstall The Sims 4.
15. Where did all my Sims 4 saves go?: If your Sims 4 saves folder appears empty, it’s likely that your computer synced the files to OneDrive or iCloud Drive; check these cloud services to see if your saves are stored there, and copy them back to the local Documents folder if necessary.