EA App and Sims 4
Hello again all, it’s been a long time since I’ve played sims as life’s just been too busy but with all the exciting things that could be happening for the Sims soon I would like to start playing. ...
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@smilelikemiles The short answer is, there's nothing the EA App does that Origin can't, and the App has plenty of issues that Origin does not. So there's not reason to switch until you're forced to do so.
However, using the EA App shouldn't affect your saves at all. The only common problem with loading saves is when the App doesn't load all the required packs, for example when it's not recognizing them or when someone accidentally signs into the wrong account. It's still a good idea to have backups; I'm just saying there's no good reason you wouldn't be able to play your existing saves once you switch to the App.
There are certainly other cases where saves stop working, but those have to do with system issues or mod-related problems and don't depend on the game launcher you're using.
Thank you for the quick reply as always. I’m torn on what to do. I feel like the EA app won’t ever be perfect but I feel like I saw it had a lot of issues.
I don’t mind still using origin but I also know I’ll eventually have to make the switch anyways.
if I make the switch, should I update my game in origin first before the switch? I play in offline mode and I had updates paused/stopped
Hi there,
So tonights the night I think I am going to download the EA app. I have not played and do not know how much gameplay I would get in before the switch. I am nervous but I know I will be forced to switch in time anyhow. Can someone please walk me through what to do? I know Origin will uninstall on its own but where do I download this and where do I place my game files when this is complete? Or will they be there already? Is there anything else I should know before getting rid of origin. Do I update my game in Origin first? I am very behind in game updates.
Some of my Sims 4 games were purchased in disc form and then added to Origin with game codes. Will these not appear in the new app? This includes the base game for me as well. Most of my DLC was purchased on origin and bought digitally but those were not.... I've worked so hard on my saves so I fear that I won't be able to access them on the EA app. I am also worried about slowness bc I am used to how origin runs my game but I hope that does not change with this new app.
Another reason for me upgrading to the app is bc origin is soon not going to support new DLC or game updates.
@smilelikemiles You can download the EA app here:
You don't need to do anything else: the App will recognize your already-installed games and your saves and other user data. However, I would strongly suggest updating Sims 4 through Origin rather than through the App. Origin is still more reliable in that regard, and there's no reason to invite trouble.
The App should load exactly the same content as Origin does. The reports of missing packs I see on this forum are almost always due to someone signing into the wrong account on the App, which is an easy mistake to make but also an easy one to fix.
thanks! Will try this.
as for updating, should I update in origin before downloading the EA App? Once origin uninstalls I likely won’t reinstall it unless I have issues with the new app. So after updating and then installing the EA APP do I have to have origin for future updates and only update on origin? Not the app?
I only have one account which is the one I’m using right now so I’m hoping that will not be an issue for me then.
