EA 'Sims 4' has come to Steam and while gamers are rejoicing to have the classic title come to their beloved platform, it doesn't come without baggage. For the longest time, you would have to download EA's platform Origin. While many people didn't care for it, it was the sacrifice we had to make. Now though, we have it on Steam, but it may not be what we expected.
- Just now install The Sims 4 when installed on steam there is about 15-16 GB, backup using steam client is about 15,7 GB. After play and go to origin there is free add ons like holiday celebration pack and legacy edition is about 6,4 GB so total about 22,9 GB.
- There's really no need nor benefits of having The Sims 4 and its Packs purchased on both Steam and Origin. This is once again only a benefit for players who prefer to have their games on Steam. You won't be able to transfer over your collection from Origin to Steam.
- Sims 4 Steam has trading cards, that's a big reason i want it on there, but not for more than 5 bucks Eh you can still collect trading cards by buying them off of market without owning the game itself.
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- EA and Valve have struck a new partnership to bring EA's best (and worst) games back to Steam.
- Consequently, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be available on Steam at launch, with titles like The Sims 4 and FIFA 20 migrating in the future.
- Unfortunately, EA is involved, so there's a ridiculously large catch.
After rumors started circulating last week, courtesy of some telling file package changes, Electronic Arts (EA) has formally announced a partnership with Valve that will bring Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, The Sims 4, FIFA 20, and other EA titles to Steam.
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EA Access Subscription Leads The Charge
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— Electronic Arts (@EA) October 29, 2019
The publisher isn't merely bringing its catalog back to the digital storefront, but a new subscription service, EA Access, will feature on Steam from Spring 2020 alongside individual titles.
In a press release penned for the occasion, the company says,
'EA Access is the first and only gaming subscription service available on Steam.'
The service is entirely separate and distinct from the publisher's existing subscriptions, notably the Basic and Premier Origin Access tiers. We don't yet know whether any of the features will carry over, nor do we have an idea of pricing.
EA promises access to what it calls The Vault – essentially, curated access to EA's back-catalog. Alongside is 'a medley of awards' including discounts on non-Vault games and in-game rewards for EA's biggest releases.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, The Sims 4, & Other Major Titles
To kick things off, EA is making Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order available on Steam in line with a worldwide release on Nov. 15. Pre-orders are currently available.
From there, EA plans a staggered release of titles on the platform.
'In the coming months, players on Steam will also be able to play other major titles like The Sims 4 and Unravel Two. Multiplayer games—like Apex Legends, FIFA 20, and Battlefield V—will become available next year.'
The staggered release is presumably to stress-test the behind-the-scenes integration of the Origin game launcher into Steam.
On that topic, EA stopped short of describing how this would work. The publisher points out that players on both Steam and Origin can play together in multiplayer games. Such functionality suggests the usage of the same launcher. As such, we imagine downloading and installing the controversial Origin client is a prerequisite for games bought via Steam.
The Steam listing for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order appears to back this up alongside noting the need for an EA Account.
There you have it. You'll soon be able to play the very best and very worst of EA's titles, stifling micro-transactions and all, on Steam.
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Sims 4 Purchase And Download
© Provided by GamesRadar nullThe Sims 4 is now on Steam, and you can bring the content you already own on Origin with you - with one important caveat.
If you buy The Sims 4 on Steam, you'll automatically get access to all the other Sims 4 stuff you already had: that includes game saves, DLC packs, in-game currency, and virtual currency. Note that it all hinges on you buying The Sims 4 on Steam; your purchase of the game itself cannot carry over from Origin to Steam. An EA representative confirmed this detail for us when we asked about transferring content from one service to the other.
The Sims 4 itself is a pretty small purchase compared to the vast quantities of expansions and stuff packs that dedicated Sims fans have assembled by now. It's also currently on sale for 50% off on Steam until July 9, bringing the price down to $19.99.
EA also confirmed that EA Access is headed to Steam in August. The subscription service includes free access to The Sims 4 and some of its DLC as well, so if you aren't already fully invested in The Sims 4 ecosystem you may want to wait to give that a shot.
On top of The Sims 4, EA also added Titanfall 2, Dead Space 3, and more titles to Steam today - having already brought over Mass Effect 3 and Dragon Age: Inquisition earlier this month. You can also look forward to playing Apex Legends on Steam later this year.
EA is also hoping to create more welcoming video game communities with its new Positive Play Charter.
