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The Sims 4: What Is Origin?

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With the latest iteration of The Sims franchise, The Sims 4, you may be hearing a lot of talk about Origin. If you’ve been out of the game for awhile or aren’t very familiar with gaming in general, don’t fret. We have you covered.

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Origin is EA’s distribution platform for video games. With it, they sell digital copies of all their games and franchises, The Sims being included in this. You’re able to simply download the Origin program, log into your account, and get started buying games which will be stored digitally in your library. You can install and uninstall whenever you want, and the games remain tied to the account you made for ease of finding them all. It’s how you’ll be able to play The Sims 4 and all its expansion packs digitally. Say goodbye to game boxes and discs!

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Yamilia Avendano
Yami was the founder of Twinfinite having written for the site since its inception in 2012 through until she sold it to the GAMURS Network in March 2022. Yami has been playing games since 1991, with a penchant for anything in the simulation and action genres. The Sims 4 has consumed thousands of hours of Yami's life, and she's totally ok with it.