There are several reasons why gamers might play The Sims 4 offline; sometimes it's involuntarily, due to internet connectivity problems or power outages, and there are times when there's a Sims 4 update and players might simply want to avoid downloading it due to glitch reports or mod incompatibility so they will stick to playing the game offline.
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Regardless of fans' reasons for playing without an internet connection, this guide will show them how they can access The Sims 4 through the EA App and enjoy the game offline.
How to Play The Sims 4 on the EA App While Offline
Certain circumstances may prevent gamers from playing The Sims 4 through the EA App while offline. However, players can learn what these are so they can prevent it from happening in the future in order to gain access to The Sims 4 even if they don't have internet.
Players won't be able to open The Sims 4 if they lose internet connectivity while they're logged off of the EA App, as this prevents it from finding their account information. This means that in order to play The Sims 4 offline, players must sign in with their EA ID while they have internet and check the "Keep me signed in" option. If they do this, the next time they lose internet connection, the app won't be able to connect to its servers but will grant them access to their installed games, in which case, the following screen will appear:
How to Go Offline
Players who have an internet connection but want to play The Sims 4 offline can do so by opening the menu on the top left corner of the screen, and selecting "Go offline." This allows fans to play any installed games that don't require an internet connection.
What Changes When You Play The Sims 4 Offline?
When fans play The Sims 4 without an internet connection, they won't receive promotional updates in the Main Menu, the game won't be able to continue any pending updates, and they will lose access to The Sims 4 Gallery.
The Sims 4
- Released
- September 2, 2014
