How do I get Sims 4 expansion packs to work?

Click the Expansion Packs, Game Packs, or Stuff Packs tab depending on what pack you bought. Find the pack you want to install and click Download. After the installation is finished, click The Sims 4 and then Play to launch the game. Your new pack content will now be available in-game.
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How do I activate Sims 4 Expansion Packs?

Tor expansion packs or add on content you have to go into The Sims 4 directly and go to expansion packs. Click the pack you bought and it should take you to the Origin pack info screen. There should be a button that says download. Click it and Bam!
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Why can't i use my expansion pack Sims 4?

Restart the computer, open your Origin game library, click on the Sims 4 icon, select More > Expansion Packs, scroll down to Snowy Escape, and click Download. If the EP10 folder is there but no content from the pack appears in-game, you can delete that folder and then repeat the above process.
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Why are my packs not showing up Sims 4?

and repairing the game: open your Origin game library, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, and select Repair. Then load a save, go to Manage Worlds, and see whether the worlds from the missing packs (for example San Myshuno or Britechester) are available.
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How do I restore my Sims 4 expansion pack?

Re: Ive lost all my expansion packs for the sims and i need a way to redeem them
  1. Restore the licenses on your console.
  2. Go to your Game Library.
  3. Scroll to Your Collection.
  4. Select The Sims 4.
  5. Scroll down to Add-Ons and locate your DLC here.
  6. Select the DLC in this list and select Install.
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Do I have to rebuy Sims 4 expansion packs?

@bookabones You don't need to repurchase your owned packs. First, make sure the EA App version of Sims 4 is uninstalled and the Steam version is installed and working.
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Can you reuse Sims expansion packs?

@FireDemon489 Packs are not transferrable between one account and another. Sometimes you can merge two accounts, but not always. Packs also do not transfer between PC/Mac and console, even on the same account.
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Why isn't my new Sims Pack working?

Check to make sure the correct dlc files are in the “Sims 4 Packs” folder. Check for broken mods and cc. If everything looks right, try repairing the game in origin. If that doesn't work, redownload the game.
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How long does it take for a Sims pack to load?

The Download time for a CC (Custom content) pack in the Sims 4 can vary depending on the size of the pack and your internet connection speed. Smaller packs may take a few minutes , while larger Ones could take longer, potentially up to an hour or more.
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Why aren t my Sims 4 expansion packs working Xbox?

Re: Sims 4 expansion packs are not working on Xbox

If your packs have disappeared, it's usually because the purchasing account is no longer on your console or your console is not set to home on the purchasing account.
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Where are Sims 4 expansion packs stored?

Each pack has its own folder inside that Sims 4 folder, and they're named by type of pack and release order. (For example, Snowy Escape was the tenth expansion released, so its folder is EP10.) It should therefore be easy to see whether Origin has downloaded all your packs.
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Why is my EA purchase not showing up?

Check the order status for your purchase. If it's still processing, you'll get your game when it's completed. If your order isn't showing, then you may have bought the game on another account. Try logging in to the EA Account Settings portal with other email addresses you may have used instead.
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What's the difference between expansion packs and game packs?

Game Packs are smaller than Expansion Packs, but they can also add systems like magic. They also include hairstyles, clothing, and furnishings, but much less than Expansion Packs.
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Can you turn off expansion packs Sims 4?

i used -disablepacks:EP04 ( for cats and dogs) it disabled the pack, none of the content is in my game anymore, started playing from a new save file as recommended.
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How do Sims expansion packs work?

They change how you play. Each expansion adds a new world where your Sims can live, at least one new activity, new objects and venues, new items for your Sims, new household items, and things like new traits, careers, or skills.
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Why won t The Sims load?

Please, try the game without your mods/custom content. To do so, go to Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4 and move the "Mods" folder to your desktop. Then open the game again and check if it works. If it does, it means at least one of your mods isn't compatible with the updated game and needs to be updated/removed.
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How long does pregnancy take in Sims?

Sims take around 3 in-game days to give birth, but you can speed that up with these 4 cheats: Make Sim pregnant in first trimester: sims. add_buff buff_pregnancy_trimester1.
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What is the best expansion pack Sims 4?

The Sims 4 Seasons is our top choice when it comes to the best Sims 4 Expansion Pack overall. We consider it to be an essential expansion given the sheer amount of compelling new content that it brings to the table.
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Do expansion packs automatically work Sims 4?

Digital packs should install automatically after buying them. If they don't, here's how to manually install them.
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Will I lose my Sims 4 expansion packs 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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Will I lose my DLC if I uninstall Sims 4?

You won't loose game progress, game saves or your custom content. Before you uninstall/reinstall, just back up your Sims 4 folder to the desktop and all your Sims 4 files should be fine.
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How many Sims 4 expansion packs can I run?

It's best not to add more than one expansion at a time though, just to make sure your computer can still run the game too your satisfaction.
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How much would it cost to have all of The Sims 4 expansion packs?

When combining the prices of all expansion packs, game packs, stuff packs, and kits, the total cost of all Sims 4 DLC in 2023 comes out to an astounding $995 (USD). Being just $5 short of one thousand puts things into serious perspective, as such an amount can cover significant real-life expenses, like bills or rent.
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Can you play Sims expansion pack without original?

What if you buy the expansion pack before the original Sims 4? If you buy it digitally from EA, it'll be sitting in your game library but you won't be able to do anything with it. If you buy a physical copy, you won't be able to install it without the base game.
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