Yes, you can buy DLC without having the base game installed. The Store page for the DLC will say you own the base game.
Can I buy Sims 3 expansions on Steam?
You need to own the base game on Steam for it to work. It actually says this on the Steam page when you look at the expansion packs: Requires the base game The Sims™ 3 on Steam in order to play. So yes you will need to rebuy the games on Steam if you want to purchase expansions on Steam.
Can I buy DLC on Steam for an Origin game?
“If I buy a game on Steam, can I buy DLC for that game on Origin? Yep! You can buy DLC both on Origin and Steam.
How much would it cost to buy Sims 3?
There are 19 expansions, each also priced at $20. The full price of all Sims 3 content is $400.
How do I install Sims 3 expansion packs without the disc?
Re: how to download expansion pack with no disc? @Ellie13394777 You can download the expansions from Origin client! If you have already redeemed the codes for the expansions just right click the Sims 3 base game tile and select ‘View Game Details’. From there you can download/install all your expansions.
Do you need Sims 1 to play Sims 2?
Sims 1 and 2 are completely separate games. They aren’t connected to each other.
Can you mix Steam and Origin Sims?
The Sims 4 is now on Steam, and you can bring the content you already own on Origin with you – with one important caveat. Note that it all hinges on you buying The Sims 4 on Steam; your purchase of the game itself cannot carry over from Origin to Steam.
Can you transfer your games from Origin to Steam?
Can You Move Origin Games to Steam? Unfortunately, once you purchase the game on Origin, you can’t move it to the Steam library and get all the benefits of Steam overlay and functionality. You’ll have to either purchase the game on the Steam store or add it as a non-Steam game.
