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MamusiaTheCat
4 years ago

Where does Origin download my DLCs? Attempting to transfer DLC content

I currently own The Sims 4 on both Origin and Steam. I would like to transfer my DLCs from Origin to Steam and I found out about an method of simply copying/pasting DLC folders from game's installati...
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puzzlezaddict
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4 years ago

@MamusiaTheCat  When you install the base game through Steam, Origin installs your packs into the same place as all the Steam data.  If you haven't changed the default install location in Steam, this is where the content would be:

Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\The Sims 4

Each pack has its own folder inside that Sims 4 folder, and they're named by type of pack and release order.  (For example, Snowy Escape was the tenth expansion released, so its folder is EP10.)  It should therefore be easy to see whether Origin has downloaded all your packs.

It's not possible to add your Origin-bought packs to your Steam library.

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Miss_Tinkleton
3 years ago

hi i installed sims 4 base game on steam because my sims 4 wasnt working on the new ea app but i ran it and it didnt have my dlc so i went baack to ea app reinstalled sims 4 and im missing all of my dlc packs that i bought and ive tried to reinstall them but i dont  know how since i dont know how to on the ea app it says they are in the library but when i launch it i dont have any access to my pack please help

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    puzzlezaddict
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    3 years ago

    @Miss_Tinkleton  Please do a clean uninstall and reinstall of Sims 4 and the EA App.  Start with Sims 4:

    • Put aside your Sims 4 folder in Documents\Electronic Arts and rename it to something that doesn't include the words "Sims 4."
    • Download Revo Uninstaller (the free version is fine) from here.
    • Launch Revo, select Sims 4 from the list, and click Uninstall.
    • Once the game is uninstalled, select "Moderate" under "scanning modes," and click Scan.
    • Review the list, in case there's something you want to save; otherwise, click Select All, and then Delete.
    • Close Revo, and restart your computer.

    Uninstall the EA App the same way.  I don't have instructions for it at the moment, but it should be straightforward.

    Restart your computer, install the EA App, and download Sims 4 from there.  Don't involve Steam at all.

    Additionally, if you have the Sims 4 CAS Demo installed, please rename its folder before reinstalling Sims 4.  The CAS Demo would likely be here:

    Program Fiels (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 4 Create a Sim Demo

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