Do you need internet to download sims

Just plug the cable on your pc, dowload it, instal it, play it for the first time to register, than, disconnect the cable. August There are ways to install something from a disc which doesn't involve downloading but as Sims 4 requires registration you'll need internet. I don't work or have any association with EA. Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so. Has this been the case with all of the sims games?

All PC games in general? I own it? Before, there was aggressiv DRM software on the discs to make sure that you don't pirate a game. Today, this is done with Internet verification. Also, patches are only available by downloading so, yes, Internet is kind of a must these days. Help us improve Answers HQ! Take Survey No, Thanks. Sign In or Register. See details Show less. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.

Showing results for. Search instead for. Do you mean. Can you download Sims 4 without internet? Zombies Plants vs. I am wondering if the game needs an internet connection because my computer does not have one and I want to make sure it will work before I buy it. Another thing, does it use any content delivery system like Steam to get game files?

Because my computer will not work with those types of programs. Accepted Answer. Nope, no online authentication needed to install or play. There's the EA download manager, but it's not needed. Patches can be found as. And there's the Sims 3 Store, but you have a choice to download the.

September No, you don't need an internet connection to login. If no internet connection is present, you will automatically be put in offine mode. Please read these first for already reported issues: Compiled list of reported Issues Been asked for a save?

Here's instructions: How to provide your save game Post 7. Message 4 of 30 , Views. Re: Can't Play Sims 4 without internet [ Edited ]. September - last edited September Incorrect. EA says the game doesn't require an internet connection, and that is also incorrect. Don't believe anyone that tells you an internet connection is not required.

Here's how to play offline: When you start the game, Origin login will come up and say "Online login is currently unavailable".

Message 5 of 30 , Views. September Playing without internet did not work for me. Message 6 of 30 , Views. September It might depend on your setup. Message 7 of 30 , Views. September This worked for me as well. Put in user name and password and log in like your online and the game will start after that. Message 8 of 30 , Views. September Didn't work for me. I can get into Origin without being online but it then says I've not activated the game, which I can't do offline.

Except I have. I played for hours yesterday. Message 9 of 30 , Views. September The same thing happened to me. I used the internet to activate the game played for hours and hours, now my roommates have shut off the internet and I went to play. Could log into origin but couldn't play the game, said it needed to be activated online and I have already done that. Why can't I play without the internet?

This is so frustrating Message 10 of 30 , Views.