Since EA closed the "on-request" digital copies in 2018, most players use community-preserved versions found on sites like OldGamesDownload or the Sims 2 subreddit starter guide.

Since the game was released in 2004, it requires a few tweaks to work on Windows 10 or 11:

A massive library of custom content (CC) and mods still exists today to enhance gameplay. How to Install (Modern PC Guide)

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