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12 years ago

Can I install expansion packs for The Sims 3 if they're from different sources?

Here's what I mean:

I currently have The Sims 3 base game and the Night Life EP which I bought and downloaded from the Origin store. My question is: if I buy a different expansion pack (e.g. Island Paradise) from a different store or retailer (e.g., Steam, Amazon or from a retail disc), will they work together?

And if I do buy an EP from Steam (for example), will I need to have both Steam and Origin open in order to play all of my Sims games? If I buy a retail disc, will I need to have the disc in my tray in order to play it?

Basically, I'm asking if I buy the base game from one store, am I locked into buying the EPs and SPs from that same store in order for them to be compatible.

Thank you.

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