Is EA still selling Sims 2?

@tachin00123456 , the Sims 2 was retired in 2018. The only way to get the game for Windows OS is to purchase an external disk drive and find the game disks on Amazon, E-Bay, thrift stores or game stores that sell used games.
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Is The Sims 2 being discontinued?

On July 16, 2014, Electronic Arts announced the end of support for The Sims 2. As a response, The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection was released at the same time as a limited time offer.
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Will EA ever bring back Sims 2?

@heronyx and @Dustlex , EA has stated not only here but on other platforms that there are no plans to bring Sims 2 back.
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How to get Sims 2 on EA?

@benh3193 It is not possible anymore to add The Sims 2 to your EA account. You can purchase disks and install it that way.
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Is it still possible to buy The Sims 2?

Year later, EA came with that Ultimate Collection, which they offered for free some very limited time and then for a few years they gave it to anyone who offered a proof they own legal copy of Sims 2, but even that option was discontinued years ago and now the only legal way to get Sims 2 are old CD/DVD copies from ...
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Does EA still sell Sims 2?

The Sims 2 is no longer available digitally through Origin for purchase- if you do not already own The Ultimate Collection in Origin, the only way to play is through the disk version.
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Why won't EA let me play Sims?

At this time if you cannot launch The Sims 4 on EA app, please fully exit the app by ending the EA and EA Background Service processes in the task manager, then relaunch the EA app and try again. If you still cannot launch The Sims 4 please run an EA Error Report and provide the Report ID in a new thread.
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Is Sims 2 free?

The Sims 2 is free on Origin. You'll get all its expansions and add-on packs too. For free.
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Can you redeem Sims 2 on EA app?

Some of our classic games cannot be redeemed on the EA app or Origin and can only be played if you still have the game disc. Those games include, but are not limited to: The Sims (1) The Sims 2.
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Will Sims 2 return to Origin?

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.
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Is The Sims 2 offline?

The Sims, Sims 2 and 3 arent connected to the internet. They're their own games from discs originally and didnt need an internet connection. These arent multiplayer games. The only one that needs an internet connection is the Sims 4, and even then, you dont need to be connected to the internet to play it.
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Is EA getting rid of Origin?

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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Is The Sims 2 still popular?

The primary reason why The Sims 2 remains so popular, even years after it was succeeded by The Sims 3 and The Sims 4, is its deep lore and narrative, which contains mysteries still yet to be solved.
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Do Sims 2 discs still work?

Sims 2 was retired from Origin October 2018. If you have your original disks you and a disk drive you can install and play the game.
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Why did Sims 4 remove toddlers?

"So, rather than include toddlers, we chose to go deeper on the features that make Sims come alive: meaningful and often amusing emotions; more believable motion and interactions; more tools in Create A Sim, and more realistic Sim behavior."
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What age is Sims 2 appropriate for?

12+ If you are 12+ (and know about birds and the bees) I recommend this game. There are great messages and players are able to create wacky, realistic characters whom they can fall in love with or look up to. Say a woman works, gardens, and has 4 kids and is a single parent.
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Is Sims 2 not on EA?

@lol127848 The Sims 2 is not available for purchase, so it will not show up in EA App store. However, if you own the game on your account, and it does not show up in your game library, that is something else.
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Can I play Sims without EA?

@MineWiz27 There's no way to play Sims 4 without access to Origin, sorry. EA does have an account recovery form and process though. Even if you don't know your original email address, you may be able to provide enough other info for customer support to grant you access again.
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How to get Sims for free on EA?

The Sims 4 Base Game is free to play across all platforms. You can download it from the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games. Before you start installing the game, check that your PC or Mac meets our system requirements.
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How to install Sims 2 EA?

  1. Install the Sims 2 normally from disc as an "Advanced User" to the directory of c:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2.
  2. Copy the files from inside the downloaded zip and folder to "c:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Sims 2" and confirm to override the files already there.
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What happened to The Sims 2?

On February 1, 2011, EA announced that The Sims 2 Store would close as of March 31, 2011 and therefore, support of The Sims 2 Store Edition had ended.
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Is The Sims 2 abandonware?

A Note on Abandonware

The Sims 2 is abandonware on Windows, but this is not a legally recognised term. As per Wikipedia "Abandonware is a product, typically software, ignored by its owner and manufacturer, and for which no official support is available.
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