With this tool you can unlock DLCs for your legit game. Some DLCs require additional files. You won't be able to download them through Origin/EA app/Steam (unless you actually buy them), you need to use the links below!

EA DLC Unlocker v2

(Windows & Linux; Origin and EA app)

Download

Installation instructions:

  1. Download and extract EA DLC Unlocker.
  2. Run setup.bat. (Special note for Sims players since I'm tired of hearing "but how do I run the setup.bat file?" - the same way you run any program or game on your PC - by double clicking on it. It may be displayed as just setup.)
  3. Select "Install" to install the Unlocker. The script automatically detects if you have EA app or Origin installed. If you have both it will detect EA app only and game started from Origin won't have the DLCs unlocked! If this happens reinstall Origin and run the script again or use the manual installation instructions in the readme file.
  4. Select "Add/Update game config" and select the game.
  5. Download DLC files if needed - see the links below. (Special note for Sims players - YES, you need the DLC files. DLC Unlocker doesn't download anything.)

If your DLCs suddenly stop working - it's because EA app updated and removed the DLC Unlocker. So simply install it again.

On Linux the only difference is that you run setup_linux.sh (try double clicking on it - if that doesn't work run it from the terminal) and if you have multiple wine/proton prefixes with EA app installed - you select which one to use. Then you get the same menu as on Windows, so follow the instructions above from the second step forwards.

Uninstallation instructions:

  1. Run setup.bat.
  2. Select "Uninstall".

Updates and new DLCs:

When a game gets a new DLC check if I added it to the Unlocker. There's a changelog in the second post of CS RIN thread. If it's a DLC for The Sims 4 then the game config should automatically update when you restart Origin/EA app. If it doesn't update, or if it's a DLC for a different game - redownload the Unlocker and add the game config again. You can enable/disable automatic config updates in config.ini file.

No matter what game it is for - check if you need to download the DLC files. For The Sims 4 each Pack and Kit requires DLC files.

When a game gets a new update - just update it. No need to touch the Unlocker.
When Origin gets a new update - just update it. No need to touch the Unlocker.
When EA app gets a new update - update it and install the Unlocker again.

Huge thanks to acidicoala for help with the Unlocker!
Check the readme file for the manual installation instructions.
For games on Steam - if it says "Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA online activation and EA app software installation and background use required" on the Steam store page - this DLC Unlocker will work. If it doesn't say that - then it won't work.

Works with/DLC download links:

    Cities: Skylines base game is missing audio files for Concerts DLC and radio stations DLCs; unlocks:
      Deluxe Upgrade Pack, 10 DLCs (After Dark, Campus, Green Cities, Industries, Mass Transit, Natural Disasters, Parklife, Pearls From the East, Snowfall, Sunset Harbor), 1 mini-DLC (Concerts), 9 radio stations (All That Jazz, Campus Rock, Coast to Coast, Country Road, Deep Focus, Downtown, Relaxation, Rock City, Synthetic Dawn), 6 content creator packs (Art Deco, European Suburbia, High-Tech Buildings, Modern City, Modern Japan, University City)
    Dead Space 3 can go online; unlocks:
      Awakened DLC (requires additional files), Limited Edition extras (Witness the Truth, First Contact), Bot Capacity Upgrade, Bot Personality Pack, Tau Volantis Survival Kit (Bot Accelerator, Tundra Recon Pack, Marauder Pack, Sharpshooter Pack), EG-900 SMG, Enervator, Slim Jim promo guns (Broadbow Arc Cutter, Skewer, EL1 Rapido)
    Dead Space remake not tested, added to v2 only; no need to download anything; unlocks: pre-order bonuses
    F1 22 tested with v2 only, need someone to confirm if it works with v1 too; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      Pre-order bonuses, early pre-order bonuses, Champions Edition bonuses
    F1 23 no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks: Champions Edition bonuses
    Frostpunk no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      The Rifts, The Last Autumn, On The Edge
    GRID Legends tested with v2 only, need someone to confirm if it works with v1 too; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      Pre-order bonus (Seneca & Ravenwest Double Pack), Deluxe bonus (Voltz Pack), Mechanic Pass, 4 potential future DLCs
    It Takes Two Unlocker v2 only, "Play Online" NOT available; unlocks all levels on the free "Friend's Pass"
    Mutant Year Zero Unlocker v1 only; unlocks: Seed of Evil
    My Time at Portia no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      Player Attire Package, NPC Attire Package, Swimwear
    Need For Speed: Heat tested with v2 only, need someone to confirm if it works with v1 too; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks: I think everything - download Unlocker v2 and read the names in the config file.
    Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2012) multi-player works; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      Limited Edition bonuses, 3 pre-order bonuses (Strike, Speed and Power Packs), 4 main DLCs (Ultimate Speed, Terminal Velocity, Movie Legends and NFS Heroes Packs), Slim Jim promo car (Dodge Charger SRT8), Premium Modification Unlock (Pro Mods for every car in the game)
    Need For Speed: Payback tested with v2 only, need someone to confirm if it works with v1 too; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks: I think everything - download Unlocker v2 and read the names in the config file.
    Need For Speed: Unbound v2 only; don't use this config if you play online games, it spoofs you have EA Play; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks: pre-order bonuses, Palace Edition bonuses, Keys to the Map, Vol.3 Customs Pack, Robojets Swag Pack, Ford Mustang GT Legendary Custom Pack, Vol.4 Customs Pack, Hip Hop Origin Swag Pack, Lotus Exige S Legendary Custom Pack, Vol.5 Customs Pack, Trick or Street Swag Pack, Volkswagen Beetle (1963) Legendary Custom Pack
    Northgard tested with v2 only, need someone to confirm if it works with v1 too; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      Clan of the Snake, Dragon, Horse, Kraken, Ox, Lynx, Squirrel
    SimCity single-player only; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      CoT expansion, Launch Arcology - CoT preorder bonus, Red Cross pack, Progressive Insurance Set, 3-city sets, Amusement Park Set, Airship Pack and region locked free DLCs
    STAR WARS Jedi Fallen Order DLC Unlocker v2 only; don't use this config if you play online games, it spoofs you have EA Play; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks: pre-order bonuses, deluxe bonuses, Tundra and Vanguard skins.
    STAR WARS Jedi Survivor DLC Unlocker v2 only; you need to be online; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks: pre-order bonuses, deluxe bonuses.
    Tales of Kenzera: ZAU unlocks: pre-order bonuses (comic on main menu, visual effects, 2 bonus skill points - awarded only when you get the first skill point)
    The Sims 3 unlocks: 11 Expansion Packs and 9 Stuff Packs
    The Sims 4 can go online, gallery works fine; unlocks:
      Deluxe bonuses, TS3 bonuses, Family Portrait, Grim's Ghoulish Guitar, all DLCs (open the link for the full list)
    The Sinking City no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      Investigator Pack, Merciful Madness, Chicago Organ Grinder, Worshippers of the Necronomicon, Experience Boost
    The Surge Unlocker v1 only; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      CREO Special Employee Kit, A Walk in the Park, The Good, The Bad and the Augmented
    This War of Mine no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks:
      2 DLCs (War Child Charity, The Little Ones), 3 stories (Fathers Promise, The Last Broadcast, Fading Embers)
    Tropico 6 wasn't tested with Unlocker v1; no need to download anything, all DLC files are included with the base game; unlocks 5 DLCs

EA DLC Unlocker for Mac

(Mac only; EA app only)

Download

Installation instructions:

  1. Download and extract the ZIP archive - use default extraction tool, extract by double clicking on the ZIP archive.
  2. Right/Control click on prepare DLC Unlockers and select "Open".
  3. If you get the "Apple can't check app for malicious software" error follow these instructions (System Settings > Privacy & Security > Security > Open > Open Anyway).
  4. Download DLC files if needed - see the links above. (Special note for Sims players - YES, you need the DLC files. DLC Unlocker doesn't download anything.)

This should create a DLC Unlocker app for each supported game.

Important note: Unlike other DLC Unlockers you need to run this one every time you want to play.

Usage instructions:

  1. Run one of the DLC Unlockers.
  2. Run the EA app (click OK on error about port 3216).
  3. Run the game.

Uninstallation instructions:

Just delete the DLC Unlocker apps, that's it.

Updates and new DLCs:

EA app and game updates have no effect on this DLC Unlocker.
When we get a new DLC - DLC Unlocker should update the game config and inform you about it. If it doesn't - redownload the DLC Unlocker.
If the new DLC is still not unlocked - it's probably not out yet.
If you're 100% sure the DLC is out but it doesn't work even after redownloading the DLC Unlocker - you're probably missing the DLC files.

Origin DLC Unlocker v1

(Windows & Mac; Origin only)

Older version of the Unlocker.

2024-09-08 edit: I don't know if anyone still uses Origin. I'll see if anyone complains about the new DLC not being unlocked after the next one is out.

Download

Installation instructions:

  1. Download and extract Origin DLC Unlocker.
  2. Exit/Quit Origin. Closing the window is not the same.
  3. Run fix OriginClient.command (Mac)/fix libeay32.bat (Windows). (Special note for Sims players - just double click on it...)
    (Mac) If you get an error stating the file comes from an unidentified developer - right click that file and select "Open".
    (Mac) If you get an error stating you don't have appropriate access priviliges - make the script file executable.
  4. Run add fake entitlements.command (Mac)/add fake entitlements.bat (Windows) and do what it says.
  5. Download DLC files if needed - see the links above. (Special note for Sims players - YES, you need the DLC files. DLC Unlocker doesn't download anything.)

Uninstallation instructions:

  1. Run delete entitlements.command (Mac)/delete entitlements.bat (Windows).
  2. Redownload Origin app (Mac)/reinstall Origin (Windows).

Updates and new DLCs:

When a game gets a new DLC check if I added it to the Unlocker. There's a changelog in the second post of CS RIN thread. Redownload the Unlocker and repeat step 3. Then check if you need to download the DLC files. For The Sims 4 each Pack and Kit requires DLC files.

When a game gets a new update - just update it. No need to touch the Unlocker.
When Origin gets a new update - update it and repeat step 2.