Is The Sims 2 for PC Still Available? Not Officially—But Here's How to Get It
Not sold new officially. EA delisted it from Origin/EA App and retail.
How to Get It Legally Today
Used physical copies: eBay, Amazon Marketplace, local game stores. Look for "Complete Collection" (base + all EPs/SPs) or "Ultimate Collection." Verify discs readable.
EA Support (legacy): If you own a valid serial key (from old disc/manual), contact EA Chat with proof of purchase (photo of key + receipt). They sometimes grant Ultimate Collection on EA App (no guarantee).
Third-party key resellers (G2A, Kinguin, etc.): Risky—keys may be revoked, region-locked, or fraudulent.
Modern Compatibility
Windows 10/11: Runs via compatibility mode (Win XP SP3), 4 GB patch (4gb_patch.exe), GraphicRules.sgr fix for modern GPUs, DXVK for D3D9→Vulkan
Mac: Aspyr port (PowerPC/Intel) – doesn't run on Apple Silicon without CrossOver/Whisky
Steam Deck / Linux: Proton GE / GE-Proton works well
Alternative
The Sims 4 base game is free-to-play. The Sims 2 community keeps it alive via ModTheSims, Wiki, and UC Launcher fan patches.
