What date will Sims 4 be free?

EA announced in September 2022 that The Sims 4 base game would become free-to-play on all platforms, starting from October 18, 2022 .

Is The Sims 4 really free to play?

Luckily, you don't need to start big. The base game for The Sims 4 is completely free , and although you might feel like you're missing out on all the added fun of the expansion packs, there's still plenty to enjoy in the base game alone.

How to play Sims 4 without paying?

The Sims 4 Base Game is now free-to-play across all platforms. For Mac users, you can download through Origin, and if you're playing on PC you can download from the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games . Before you start installing the game, check that your PC or Mac meets our system requirements.

Is Sims 5 coming out?

We expect The Sims 5 release date to fall in 2026 at the very earliest , after a developer update in January 2024 confirmed the team are “still years out from the launch of Project Rene.” EA has confirmed that The Sims 5 will arrive on PC and mobile at launch, though we do anticipate a console release as well.

EA confirms The Sims 5 will be free-to-play and co-exist alongside The Sims 4. Plus first new Stuff Pack in 2.5 years.

When did Sims 1 come out?

The Sims, life-simulator game, originally designed by American Will Wright for personal computers and released on February 4, 2000 .

Are Sims 4 mods free?

Mods must be non-commercial and distributed free-of-charge . Mods cannot be sold, licensed, or rented for a fee, nor can Mods contain features that would support monetary transactions of any type. Note, The Sims recognizes that creating Mods takes time and resources.

What Sims 4 expansion packs are free?

As pointed out by Twitter user @TheHenfordHen, Sims 4 players can now pick up the Romantic Garden Stuff and My First Pet Stuff packs for absolutely free via the EA App and Origin - the only catch is that you must play on PC or Mac to claim.

Is the Sims 3 or 4 better?

Sims 4 is better graphically and the various emotional states your Sims can reach are just... brilliant. Sims multitasking is effortless and makes up for where Sims 3 lacked. However, there's not so much content and the worlds aren't as big as Sims 3.

Do Sims age when you don't play Sims 4?

You have aging on for all played SIms . That means all your Sims that you have played, age. You can either set that to active family only (then inactives never age, no matter if you play them at some point) or make sure to remove the played flag from the family.

What is the best Sims?

The Sims 2 is considered the best game in the series by many. However, it is old, so obviously that may be turn off for a lot of people (I started playing Some Theme Hospital, so obviously not a factor for me). The Sims 3 improved on its predecessor in many ways.

When was Sims 3 released?

It was released on June 2, 2009 , for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, and smartphone versions. Console versions were released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS in October 2010 and a month later for Wii. The Windows Phone version was released on October 15, 2010.

When is The Sims 4 going free to play? Exact date & details (2024)

This isn't the end for The Sims 4.

Rob Leane

Published: Monday, 17 October 2022 at 0:21 pm

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When is The Sims 4 going free to play? If that question has been haunting your every waking moment, we've got the answers that should hopefully put your mind at ease (at least on the Sims front).

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The exact date on which The Sims 4 goes free is now very close, so fans of the game should expect there to be an influx of new players in the near future. As ever, it'll be fun to see the builds they come up with!

When does The Sims 4 become free to play?

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).

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From that date onwards, the game will be freely available to download "to all new players" on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac and PC.

The computer-based version will be free across the EA app, the Origin launcher and Steam, so there are plenty of options for players on the hunt for freebies.

What time does The Sims 4 become free in the UK?

As far as we can tell, the exact UK time at which Sims 4 will go free is yet to be confirmed. We'd predict it could well happen at around 6pm BST for fans in the UK.

That would make sense because EA is hosting a Behind the Sims Summit live stream at that time. You can watch that below.

Will there be a Sims 4 free gift?

EA seems to have spared a thought for its existing players/paying customers, offering a gift to them by saying: "Simmers who have purchased The Sims 4 base game by 17th October will receive the Desert Luxe Kit as a gift."

One of the Sims 4 new kits, the Desert Luxe Kit will apparently allow players to "relax in their modern oasis with luxurious indoor and outdoor furniture, inspired by the natural landscape of the Southwestern desert and materials like stone and wood."

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EA Play and EA Play Pro members can also get access to bonus content, like the Get To Work and Toddler Stuff expansion packs from the same date the game goes free.

And if you were wondering, this transition to a free Sims 4 does not mark the end for the game. Far from it, in fact!

The announcement proclaimed: "With The Sims 4 base game going free, the team is more dedicated than ever to developing new and meaningful experiences for players, and will continue to develop and release packs, Kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future."

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