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3 years ago

Re: The Sims 4 language list shows only 3 languages

@lesleetussa  This is normal and always how the game has worked.  If you're located in certain countries, you receive the language-locked version of Sims 4.  There's no way around it except to obtain a different copy, likely while having the current base game removed from your account so it doesn't conflict with the new version.

What you could do is download the (now free) game from Steam, which I believe only supplies the global version.  You'd need to uninstall the Origin version first, then download the base game from Steam, then login to Origin (not the EA App yet) and download any packs you own.

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  • lesleetussa's avatar
    lesleetussa
    3 years ago

    @puzzlezaddict Thank you! I was able to download the free base game on Steam and link it to my Origin. I have 2 base games now showing in the library, and I need to open it via Steam to work, but I finally have all languages!

  • noeliaa139's avatar
    noeliaa139
    3 years ago

    It does work, thanks!!! I can finally, after 8 years, play in French.

    Even the expansion packs transfer because to play the Sims on Steam you have to login to your EA account while the game starts :D

  • beckalicios's avatar
    beckalicios
    3 years ago

    how can I fix the same issue but in Mac? I tried downloading steam but it says its damaged...

  • eloela94's avatar
    eloela94
    2 years ago

    Hi @puzzlezaddict 

    I have found this thread, checked Steam and found the Steam version - just installing it now!

    Do you know how to link Steam and EA? Do both account need to be in the same email adress?

    Thank you,

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    puzzlezaddict
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    2 years ago

    @eloela94  When you try to launch Sims 4 through Steam, you'll be prompted to link your account to an EA account.  I don't think you need to be using the same email address for both, but I haven't tested this.

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