Maxis Announces The Sims 4 Stack & Save For EA App

The Build Your Own Bundle feature for The Sims 4 Packs has been replaced by Stack & Save on the EA app, making it easier to choose a combination of The Sims 4 Expansion, Game, and Stuff Packs to unlock bigger discounts. Learn which Packs are eligible, what content isn’t, and how to get discounted prices when you buy.

Stack & Save is available only to PC and Mac players that use the EA app to play The Sims 4. It’s not available on any other platforms or storefronts.  

How does Stack & Save work on the EA app?

The Build Your Own Bundle feature for The Sims 4 Packs has been replaced by Stack & Save on the EA app, giving you more flexibility to choose a custom stack of packs that fit your playstyle.Instead of choosing a specific combination of Packs, you can add eligible Packs to your cart and get a discount based on how many qualifying items you buy.The more eligible Packs you add to your cart, the more you can save compared to buying each Pack separately.Stack & Save is only available to PC and Mac players that use the EA app to play The Sims 4. Here’s an example of how Stack & Save works compared to Build Your Own Bundle.

• Build Your Own Bundle
  • Restricted to choosing one of each Pack type: 
  • 1 x Expansion Pack
  • 1 x Stuff Pack
  • 1 x Game Pack
• Stack & Save
  • Create any combination of Packs. For example:
  • multiple Expansion Packs
  • a mix of Expansion Packs, Game Packs, and Stuff Packs
  • several Packs from the same category

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What Packs can I get discounts on?

The following downloadable content may qualify for Pack discounts on the EA app:

• The Sims 4 Expansion Packs, with the following exclusions:
  • Enchanted by Nature
  • Adventure Awaits
  • Royalty & Legacy
• The Sims 4 Game Packs
• The Sims 4 Stuff Packs

What The Sims 4 content isn’t eligible for discounts?

• Some downloadable content may not qualify for Pack discounts, including:
  • Kits
  • Creator Kits
  • Moola
  • Maker Packs
  • existing bundles
  • other promotional offers.
• Some downloadable content may not be eligible for discount if other promotions are available at the same time. For example, if you’re buying an eligible Pack that’s included in another promotion, the best available discount will be applied automatically when you checkout. 
• Pack discounts can’t be combined with sale discounts or EA Play membership discounts.
• The Sims 4 Base Game is free to play, so it isn’t eligible for a discount.

How do I get Pack discounts on the EA app?

Here’s how to use Stack & Save to get The Sims 4 Pack discounts on the EA app.

1. Open the EA app.
2. Go to your Library and select The Sims 4.
3. Select the Stack & Save tab and add eligible Packs to your Cart.
4. When you’ve finished choosing Packs, select the Cart button (shopping cart icon) to review your discounts and complete your purchase.

Eligible discounts are applied automatically in your cart and at checkout.In your Cart, you can check:

• the discount applied to each Pack 
• the total discount on your overall purchase
• how many more Packs are needed to reach the next discount tier.

You need to download The Sims 4 Base Game to get Stack & Save discounts on the EA app. 

What happened to Build Your Own Bundle?

The Build Your Own Bundle feature for The Sims 4 Packs has been replaced by Stack & Save on the EA app. This gives you more flexibility to choose your own combination of eligible Packs and a discount based on the number of items in your cart. 

To get a discount, do I need to choose a specific combination of Packs?

No. Eligible discounts are based on the number of eligible Packs in your cart, not on a required combination of Pack types.

Can I buy multiple Expansion Packs and still get a discount?

Yes, you can mix and match eligible Expansion Packs, Game Packs, and Stuff Packs in any combination.

What are the requirements for getting a discount?

To get Stack & Save discounts, you need to use the EA app to play The Sims 4 on PC or Mac. 

Can I gift discounted Packs?

No, you can’t give a discounted Pack as a gift.

Will the discount appear automatically?

Yes. If your cart contains eligible Packs, the discount is applied automatically and displayed in your cart before checkout.

Is Stack & Save available on Steam, Epic Games, Playstation®, or Xbox?

No, the updated Sims 4 Pack discount system is only available to PC and Mac players on the EA app.