2022 update: Since October 8th 2022, Sims 4 is now free for everyone.
I don't really play the sims much anymore, but I have an aunt who will be ecstatic for this.
Also EA is killing Origin, I believe they're calling the replacement "EA App". Creative! in the way that it is not. They say it will be lightweight but I am not holding my breath.
uplay continues to be a festering pile of... but that's another topic.