Seriously, how long does it take to download the sims 4 from disc onto a pc?? It would be great to recieve some help soon!!

Hello,The main portion of the download is through Origin rather than from the disc, and the file needing to be downloaded is about 8GB. The amount of time it takes is dependent on the bandwidth or the download speed from your internet provider. This is either measured in Mbps or MB/s, and can be found out from your internet provider or using a website such as speedtest.net.For example, 16Mbps speed would mean the file takes about 1 hour - 2 hours to download. 8Mbps speed would take about 2 - 3 hours to download.I hope this helps and keep simming,Cody

i had the exact same problem but wht i did was reset my computer and then tried to retry downloading it did not ask for the code what i was relived about!so really all you need to do is reset your computer and i have got 50% copied in about 10 minuetshope i helped 😕mileyvery-happy:

Its taken me almost 13 hours to download the entire game with a download speed of 251.02 kb/sec ! I find it rediculess that the company even put out the discs if you still have to download it all online. They lied to the box saying you just need internet for activation! If i was told i would have to download it all i would have rather bought an online code for the game! That is such a waste and the company should think about the people that dont have internet access… if i would buy this game for my teenage cousin she would have been so unhappy when she couldn't install from the discs.

Mine is taking 12-13 hours but I think it's worth it…

I was having the same trouble! I completely deleted everything uninstalled origin and reinstalled it! It said it was updating origin with the latest updates! Then went to install it and it said copying instead of downloading! It still seems to be taken forever like but if it says copying your copying from the disc whereas if your downloading your downloading from the origin site

How long does the sims 4 take to download??

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Anonymous
9 years ago
Late reply but I'm really unsure about risking it, I've been waiting a while already...
Anonymous
8 years ago
It’s actually 12GB ado it will take more then 4 hours
Anonymous
8 years ago
Yes mine took at least 17 hours at the speed of 165.67KB per second
Anonymous
8 years ago
I don't want to do loads of math so I used this site: http://downloadtimecalculator.com/ You put your Mbps, but not MBps. (take this test to know yours http://beta.speedtest.net/#) They are very different. Mbps is megabits per second but MBps is megabytes. My one says it will take: 17 hours 53 minutes and 44 seconds. ikr very slow... plus the Sims 4 is round about 15 GB. 14GB for base game and 1GB for CC or saves. Please correct if me I'm wrong! Hoped this helped..
SBennett02
8 years ago
My wifi speed is 10.28 kbps, will it take 1-2 hours or?
Anonymous
8 years ago
It will take 4 months 25 days 1 hour 39 minutes and 11 seconds..
Anonymous
7 years ago
I was just wondering because I am considering buying the sims 🙂
jpkarlsen
Hero (Retired)
7 years ago
@wickycrumple
See this answer: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues-PC/How-long-does-the-sims-4-take-to-download/m-p/6539805#M106321
lolhi1002
7 years ago
I bought it and BOY, IT IS SO FUN!❤️
peevster45
7 years ago
I know! Mine said it is supposed to take 24 hours!! I'm like seriously!!!??? What is the point!!!!!!!!!

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