Can I download Sims 4 without the EA app?

If you look at the game page, it states quite clearly that the EA App is ABSOLUTELY required to play the Sims 4. For Steam players, this is EA's DRM for the game. It's an anti-piracy method.
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Do I need the EA app for Sims?

The EA app is required in order to play EA games on PC. If you launch an EA title on Steam or Epic, we'll provide guidance for installing the EA app (and uninstalling Origin if applicable) to ensure you can access & play your EA games.
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How to play Sims 4 without internet EA?

The Sims 4 ABSOLUTELY is not playable if you're not connected to the internet. However, I will say (in fairness) that if you FIRST login when CONNECTED to the internet, select "offline mode" but keep Origin running, then disconnect from the internet, the game will launch.
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What is the difference between EA app and Origin Sims?

What's the difference between the EA app and Origin? The EA app is our latest PC platform, designed with player feedback in mind to be foundational for the future of EA PC gaming. Origin is our legacy client, and will soon be replaced by the EA app.
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Can I uninstall and reinstall Sims 4 on EA app?

You can freely uninstall and reinstall the packs from your account.
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What happens if I uninstall Sims 4 from EA app?

@EZB33 All of your packs are owned by your EA account, not your computer. So if you uninstall the game, those packs will still be available when you reinstall. If you want to preserve your saves and other user data, all of that is in the Sims 4 folder inside Documents > Electronic Arts.
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Can I delete EA and still play Sims?

If you uninstall the EA app from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or use any extra content that you've downloaded until you reinstall it.
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Is Origin replaced by EA app?

In October 2022, Origin for Windows was discontinued, directing players to the EA App, with the macOS version remaining as the primary method for users to download and play EA games on that platform.
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Why is Origin switching to EA app?

Origin is EA's equivalent of Steam, and even though it has tens of millions of users, EA listened to feedback and acknowledged "the limitations of this platform in a quickly evolving entertainment landscape." The answer to those limitations didn't involve fixing Origin, though, rather EA decided to replace it.
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Can I uninstall Origin if I have the EA app?

The EA App is designed to uninstall Origin, so if you want it on your computer for testing purposes, install it first, then Origin afterwards.
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Can you install Sims 4 without Origin?

You need to use Origin for the initial install. What issues are you having, perhaps we can help? Once the game is installed and launched once, you can set Origin to offline and launch the game without using it. It's worth checking back occasionally for updates/patches though.
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Can you play online without EA Play?

Playing online on a PC does not require an EA Play subscription. All you need is the game and an online connection.
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Can I use EA App offline?

The EA app does actually support Offline Mode.
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Why do I need EA to play Sims 4?

If you are receiving an error message stating that you need EA Play to run The Sims 4 on your Xbox, it is possible that your game pass ultimate subscription has expired and you now need to purchase an EA Play subscription in order to continue playing the game or game pass subscription, make sure the service is active.
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Do I have to pay for EA to play Sims 4?

From October 18, 2022, The Sims 4 base game will be free to play. All new players can download the base game free of charge.
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Why won t Origin let me play Sims 4?

Try repairing your game. Open Origin, click on your games library, right click on The Sims 4 and select Repair Game. If you have Origin open but your game won't load, quit Origin then try launching the game again from the Sims 4 icon in your Applications folder. Log out of and quit Origin.
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Is EA app free?

How much does EA Play cost? EA Play is just $4.99 a month or $29.99 for a full year. EA Play Pro is $14.99 a month or $99.99 for a full year.
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How do I disable the EA app?

Go to Account Settings. Click General. Uncheck the button that says “Automatically launch app at startup”.
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How to download Sims 4?

To download the game on the EA app
  1. Launch the EA app and make sure you're signed in.
  2. In the Search bar, type in “The Sims 4.”
  3. On The Sims 4 page, click the Download button.
  4. Check your install location and language preferences. ...
  5. Review the terms of play, then click Download.
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Can you still use Origin for Sims 4?

The EA app has replaced Origin as the main platform for downloading and launching The Sims 4 on PC. Once you download the EA app, your packs will automatically be transferred over from Origin. Learn more about the EA app and how to download it here. If you're on a Mac, you can keep using Origin for Mac.
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Can you still download Origin?

Is Origin still available? Yes, Origin is still available but EA has announced it will phase out the platform and replace it with the EA App. However, not all titles and content are yet available in the new EA App.
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Is Origin linked to EA?

Origin for Mac is EA's platform for downloading and playing games on MacOS.
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Will I lose my games if I install EA app?

@Schiwy3J Your games are owned by your EA account, not your computer or your particular install of the EA App. So no, you won't lose anything if you uninstall and reinstall the EA App, or the games for that matter. Just make sure to sign into the same EA account you've been using this whole time, and you'll be fine.
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Is it safe to download Sims 4 on EA?

EA is the publisher for The Sims. If downloading the game from any website were going to be safe, it'd be theirs. I suspect what you'll actually be doing though is purchasing the game and receiving an Origin key, to tie it to an existing Origin account or create a new one. You can't play The Sims 4 without that.
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Will I lose my Sims if I uninstall?

@Stary_Night1234 When you uninstall Sims 4, all your packs are uninstalled as well—that's what the pop-up is saying. But your account will still own those packs, just as it will still own the base game, so everything will be available to reinstall when you're ready.
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