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Sims 4 in China

Vr240253Vr240253 Posts: 28 Member
edited September 2019 in Off Topic Chat
Hello, I previously tried to play Sims on Origin back in 2018 but couldn't even log into Origin successfully. It's 2019 now and I'm wondering if anyone knows what's a good way to play Sims 4 while in China?

I tried to search on Answers and also contacted EA support. In short, no viable answer nor solution from EA support. I created a question on Answer explaining what info I have so far base on EA support live chat provided, with chat record attached in the post. https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion-and-Feedback/Play-Sims-4-in-China/m-p/8180086#M15779

1. Sims 4 or expansions / stuff packs purchased in other region's Origin store can be played in China Mainland.
2. There's NO Origin store in China Mainland. To purchase, base on your IP address Origin will direct you the nearest Origin store (EA support has no idea where it'll be directed but gave me the answer "base on IP address")
3. Alternatively, according to support, gamers in China Mainland may purchase EA games from third party stores and activate them on Origin platform. (not sure if those stores require VPN...)

Appreciate simmers can shed some light on this situation. Thanks!

Comments

  • Shadow_AssassinShadow_Assassin Posts: 1,669 Member
    edited September 2019
    The "direct you the nearest Origin store" is this
    For example, IP DLC
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    Only HK$


    TS4 in third party stores from China Mainland always this prices

    PC
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    PS4
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    108¥ is base game, 2849¥ probably full DLC
    Even TS3(base game or only one DLC) in Steam only 88 or 99¥ without discount

    But EA said that "Sims 4 or expansions / stuff packs purchased in other region's Origin store can be played in China Mainland", sorry I can't help you (Or really need VPN to login? I also can't login TS3 at the summer holidays in this year)
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