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EA_Lanna
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4 years ago
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The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection

Hi Simmers,  We noticed a few threads and posts, more so recently, asking about The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection and whether it's going to make a return on Origin.  Please know, there are current...
  • EA_Arcadia's avatar
    EA_Arcadia
    4 years ago

    There is definitely no harm in players continuing to leaving feedback in the Sims Forums regarding their interest for Sims 2 to be made available over EA Desktop, you're welcome to do this.

    Since we still see these threads occasionally, and our old thread regarding Sims 2 was quite outdated, we just wanted to reaffirm the information is still current in that there is no current plans to make the game available again digitally.

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mate54
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4 years ago

@EA_Lanna While this is disappointing to hear, I guess that's the way it is right now. I really wish it could be brought back, especially since EA sees the passion the players have for the game.

I have to ask, though: Is there any chance (if it's even possible) that the game could be licensed to GOG (Good Old Games)? They already maintain SimCity 2000, SimCity 3000 (which is not available on Origin at all), and SimCity 4. Why not add The Sims 2 to the list (the game has a pretty active wishlist on their website, along with The Sims 1, that should tell something)? That way the game could still be available to players easily without EA developers having to maintain it.

Also, is it possible to get a thread approved in Other Sims Games category, that contains useful tools and mods that help with game compatibility (such as Graphics Rules Maker, 4GB Patch, bug fix mods, etc.)? Both The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 have such threads and this would make it much easier for players to get help with their games.

  • Tremayne4260's avatar
    Tremayne4260
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    4 years ago

    @mate54 I asked at the time and never got a response 

    • DonroaAkashu's avatar
      DonroaAkashu
      Seasoned Ace
      4 years ago

      It is good that an EA representative states what have been stated in this section many times without a reference. Though I see no issue in players continuing asking for the game despite such a statement, and hope that such posts will not be treated condescendingly, by EA personnel or others. It is, appearantly, a very good game.

      For anyone interested: there is a thread made on The Official Sims Forum to petition to have Sims 1 & 2 on Origin:
      https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/988994/petition-to-have-sims-1-2-on-origin

      • EA_Arcadia's avatar
        EA_Arcadia
        4 years ago

        There is definitely no harm in players continuing to leaving feedback in the Sims Forums regarding their interest for Sims 2 to be made available over EA Desktop, you're welcome to do this.

        Since we still see these threads occasionally, and our old thread regarding Sims 2 was quite outdated, we just wanted to reaffirm the information is still current in that there is no current plans to make the game available again digitally.

  • EA_Arcadia's avatar
    EA_Arcadia
    4 years ago

    Thanks @DonroaAkashu!

    Hey there @mate54, in answer to your questions:

    Licensing to GOG:

    Its entirely possible that the game could be licensed to someone else to publish/maintain in the future, however we have no information or awareness of that occurring at this time. Never say never and all that, but no current plans.

    Pinned thread on Sims 2 Issues:

    Definitely! We're always interested in highlighting important and useful threads for other players to easily access. If someone would like to put this together we can ensure it gets pinned.

    • mate54's avatar
      mate54
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      4 years ago
      @EA_Arcadia Thank you for replying. I also want to ask if we can include (and link to) certain third-party fixes and mods for the game which are often used to make it playable. Those usually aren't allowed here, but since The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 forums have been allowed a thread that contains the links (threads linked in my previous comment), it would be nice to also have such a thread for The Sims 2 as well.

      Examples of mods/fixes that could be linked to are Graphics Rules Maker, 4GB Patch, Shadow Fix mod, and similar mods that fix bugs with the game.
      • EA_Arcadia's avatar
        EA_Arcadia
        4 years ago

        @mate54 Lets start with just in-house links to start with then we can look at some of the ones external to EA 🙂

    • magicamadeye's avatar
      magicamadeye
      3 years ago
      @EA_Arcadia i know EA's official stance is taking it down, and the no longer supporting it, but the game should honestly be available to everyone whether through origin or the EA app. the community still has a love for it, and as someone who will never be able to play it unless it becomes available it would be a treat to see the ultimate collection put back up

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