Once upon a time, even The Sims 2 used to be available on Origin, but was removed toward
the end of 2017
. EA stopped servicing The Sims 2 in 2014, but eased players into the change by gifting anyone who'd purchased a digital copy of The Sims 2 through Origin the upgraded Ultimate Collection.
Does EA still sell Sims 2?
Electronic Arts will no longer support The Sims 2 with new content updates
, the company confirmed in a FAQ on its official website. As a result, owners of the digital version of the game will be upgraded to an Ultimate Collection edition for free.
Is Sims 2 still free on Origin?
The Sims 2
is now free on Origin
, swimming pools and 18 expansions included.
Can you still buy Sims 2 on Origin?
The Sims 2 is currently not available for purchase on Origin
, so if you want the game this is the only way to get it at this time. EA has announced that they will no longer support the title, which already has a sequel available and another about to release.
Why did they stop selling Sims 2?
On October 15
th
, 2018 EA announced they were permanently ceasing all free copies of The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection and would no longer provide them to any players. They cited
a lack of support to handle all the game requests
and told players to consider purchasing and playing The Sims 3, The Sims 4, or The Sims Mobile.
Can you play Sims 2 offline?
Re: having to log into Origin to play Sims 2
You should still
be able to play the game offline
even though you need to be logged in to Origin. Just put Origin in offline mode and it should stay offline when you start it up the next time!
Can I play Sims 2 on Windows 10?
Firstly, you'll need to locate The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection in your
Origin
Game Library. Once you have found it, click on the game box art and then hit download. You'll then be presented with a series of pop-up boxes.
Can you still get The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection 2020?
Re: Sims 2 Ultimate collection 2020
There are no plans in the works to re-release
the game at this time.
Can you still buy The Sims 2 on PC?
For years, Simmers were able to contact EA support to register it, but EA shut that option down. Now,
The Sims 2 for PC can't be purchased on any official sources
. However, thanks to it being abandonware, it's pretty easy to download from many places.
How can I play Sims 2 without a disc drive?
- In the upper right corner, choose your region. If it's not there, choose US or UK.
- Choose a game. For help with an account issue, choose Origin.
- Choose your platform.
- Choose topic and issue to give EA details.
- Click Select contact option, and hopefully, you get in touch with someone fast!
Can you buy The Sims 2?
The Sims 2 (at least for Windows users) is hard to legally get unless you have the CD/DVD copies or gotten the Ultimate Collection. If you don't have either, you can still get The Sims 2 but only
on a Mac
. EA stopped selling The Sims 2 so there was no way to get it unless you use stores like Amazon.
Who Owns The Sims 2?
| The Sims 2 | Developer(s) Maxis Redwood Shores Amaze Entertainment (PSP, DS, Mobile, GBA) | Publisher(s) Electronic Arts | Director(s) Charles London |
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Will there be a Sims 5?
There's no release date for The Sims 5 just yet
, and it does not sound like one is imminent so we would not expect to see this released this side of late 2022 at the earliest – and we could be waiting even longer than that given that the current focus is on The Sims 4 Cottage Living expansion.
Is Sims 2 or 3 better?
Sims 3 had better graphics
, but ran a lot crappier than Sims 2. Sims 2 has better family gameplay, and I love the Bon Voyage expansion pack; Sims 3 World Adventures was very lacking as a vacation pack.
How much did The Sims 2 cost?
| Title Console New Price | The Sims 2 PC Games $15.94 | The Sims 2 PSP $25.63 | The Sims 2 Playstation 2 $16.44 | The Sims 2 Xbox $29.99 |
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How many copies has Sims 2 sold?
| Game | The Sims 2 | Total copies sold | 6 million | Series | The Sims | Developer | Maxis | Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
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