The Sims™ 4 News

The Sims 4 base game is going free-to-play in October

The Sims 4 will go free-to-play next month, EA and Maxis have announced.

Starting October 18, the base game will be available to all new players to download for free on PC and Mac via Origin and Steam, as well as PlayStation and Xbox systems.

Maxis said with the game going free, it’s "more dedicated than ever" to developing new experiences for players, and it will continue to develop and release packs, kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future.

EA and developers Maxis have revealed today that The Sims 4 will be going free to play from October 18th. You’ll be able to grab it on Steam, Origin or the EA app. There had been rumours circulating online earlier today that an announcement was incoming from EA on this, and those were evidently legit. More information on the future of The Sims will be coming on October 18th too, EA said, at an event dubbed the Behind The Sims Summit.

The Sims™ 4 will be free to download starting October 18, 2022. Add it to your wishlist today to be notified when the game goes free! Dive in and customize every detail of who your Sims are from personality to aspirations and style them with clothing and hair that fit their authentic selves. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives.As you guide your Sims through life, they’ll experience realistic highs and lows as they build their careers, face setbacks, find love, fall out of love, and deal with all the challenges of living day to day. You can even insert some creative challenges of your own. The Sims world is your playground and sometimes it’s more fun if life isn’t perfect.

Learn More here: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/play-the-sims-4-for-free-beginning-october-18

*Additional content requires separate purchase & all base game updates. Applicable platform account, internet connection, and EA account may be required. Age restrictions apply.

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The Sims™ 4 First Fits Kit is here! Whether a child Sim wants to turn heads on the first day of school or run around having fun with friends, these versatile styles will keep them looking fashionable (and SO cute). Give child Sims more ways to express themselves with the kinds of leopard-print jackets, patterned leggings, and colorful shades they’ll want to wear when they grow up. These casual looks don’t require a special occasion, but they won’t be out of place at one either.

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1932740/The_Sims_4_First_Fits_Kit/