Is Sims now on EA?
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The Sims 4 is now available on EA, and players can download the base game for free, with the EA App replacing Origin as the new platform for playing the game. The EA App is a new desktop client that supports EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions, allowing players to access their favorite games, including The Sims 4, on a single platform.
Introduction to Sims on EA
The transition of The Sims 4 from Origin to EA has raised several questions among players, and in this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide to help you understand the changes and what they mean for your gaming experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Is Sims 4 on EA now?: Yes, The Sims 4 is now available on EA, and players can download the base game for free.
- Is Sims moving from Origin to EA?: Yes, The Sims 4 is moving from Origin to the EA App, but this change does not affect the game itself or your user folder.
- Is Sims on EA Play?: Yes, The Sims 4 EA Play Edition is available on EA Play, and it includes The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack.
Troubleshooting
- Why is Sims 4 unavailable on EA?: If you are unable to launch The Sims 4 on EA, try fully exiting the app, ending the EA and EA Background Service processes, and then relaunching the EA App.
- Is The Sims 4 no longer available?: The Sims 4: Legacy Edition is no longer available on PC and Mac, but your saved games are unaffected.
Availability and Pricing
- Will EA make The Sims 4 free again?: The Sims 4 base game is now free to play, and all new players can download the base game free of charge.
- How to get The Sims 4 for free?: You can download The Sims 4 for free by visiting EA’s The Sims 4 page, clicking Play for Free, and downloading the EA App.
- When did Sims 4 become free?: The Sims 4 base game became free to play on October 18, 2022.
EA and Origin
- Why is EA removing Origin?: EA is replacing Origin with the EA App, a new desktop client that supports EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriptions.
- What is EA replacing Origin with?: EA is replacing Origin with the EA App, a new platform that allows players to access their favorite games on a single platform.
Game Requirements
- Can you launch Sims without Origin?: No, you need to log in to Origin to launch The Sims 4, but you can play without an internet connection once you’ve signed in recently.
- Is The Sims 4 free on Steam?: Yes, the base game of The Sims 4 is free to download on Steam.
Future Developments
- Will EA bring Sims 2 back?: There are no plans to bring back The Sims 2 on Origin.
- Are we getting a Sims 5?: Yes, The Sims 5 is in development, and it will coexist with other Sims games.
- Are all Sims 4 packs free with EA Play?: No, EA Play only includes the Sims 4 base game, and EA Play Pro includes Dine Out and Kids’ Room Stuff packs.