So, the DLC that was merged was the problem. I asked them to remove the affected DLC and re-purchased them. The game is now launching and all the packs are visible in the new EA app too
Good news. I've Uninstaller origin, reinstalled it plus sims 3, the launcher shows up and now its saying origin is required to play the game although I've launched it directly via origin
@SharketteLaw92 Try launching the game through the EA App, which you can download from here:
https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/FAQ-EA-Desktop-Beta/td-p/9090992
The app doesn't have all the features of Origin yet, and you probably couldn't install your packs using it, but some people who have trouble making Origin cooperate have been able to get the game to launch through the app. Your packs should still load even if the app may not list them as owned.
Yep I did this, the game launched no problem, but as you say not all of the owned games are on there so I'll just have to wait until ea adds them in
So, the DLC that was merged was the problem. I asked them to remove the affected DLC and re-purchased them. The game is now launching and all the packs are visible in the new EA app too
