Sims 4

2022 - 10 - 18

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How To Get The Sims 4 For Free (Screen Rant)

The extremely popular simulation game The Sims 4 is officially free for all new players, and it's fairly simple for players to download the game.

[release the EA App](https://screenrant.com/ea-game-launcher-origin-replaced/) for Mac, so those players will still need to download Origin. Console players will have a much easier time downloading The Sims 4 for free than those playing the game on the computer, as they won't need an EA account and won't need to download additional software. Although not all players would [rank The Sims 4](https://screenrant.com/sims-main-games-ranked-worst-best-gameplay-features/) as the best of the franchise, the Sims 4 base game still offers a solid amount of content for players looking for a new simulation title. [The Sims 4 would become free](https://screenrant.com/sims-4-free-play-f2p-desert-luxe-kit/) for all players beginning on October 18, 2022. The latest entry, released in 2014, is the most expensive to date in terms of the number of DLC released for the game. [Sims 4](https://screenrant.com/tag/the-sims/) will now be free to download for all players across different platforms.

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Sims 4 Is Free to Play: How to Get Started (CNET)

We'll help you get up and running in The Sims 4 with basic gameplay, building, cheats, challenges and more.

You'll also be able to see the day of the week and time. From there, you can favorite the lot, place it in your game or save it to your library. Everything you need to play is located across the bottom of the screen. As you progress in the game, your Sim will gain Moodlets -- or factors that determine your Sim's mood. This section of the screen also displays your household funds and your Sim's notebook, cellphone and calendar. To access the Build/Buy catalog, click the tools icon in the top right corner of the screen. And to avoid the disappointment of finding a creation made with custom content or packs you don't own, you can filter your search results in the left menu. Before you start playing The Sims 4, you'll need to make a Sim (or Sims) to play with. If you're out of empty lots, you can choose to bulldoze an existing lot and build from scratch. If you're manually creating your Sim, click the Plumbob (the prism shape) in the top left corner of the screen to customize your Sim's name, age, walking style, voice, gender, sexual orientation and pronouns. Once you're on the Sims 4 main menu, click New Game to enter the creator screen. You can play The Sims on PC through Origin, the EA app and Steam, as well as PS4 and Xbox.

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How to get Sims 4 for free on PC, Mac, PlayStation and Xbox (Laptop Mag)

Sims 4 is now available as a free download for PC, Mac, PlayStation and Xbox.

The EA Play Edition of Sims 4 includes The Sims 4 Get To Work Expansion Pack, whereas the EA Play Pro Edition includes The Sims 4 Get To Work Expansion Pack and The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff Pack. The special edition steam, "Behind The Sims Summit" airs simultaneously on [The Sims YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmm6h6bHD3o) and [Twitch channels](https://www.twitch.tv/thesims) on Oct. [PC via the EA app or Origin, on Mac via Origin](https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/buy/pc), Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X

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Les Sims 4 : Le jeu de base devient gratuit ! Retrouvez notre guide ... (jeuxvideo.com)

Huit ans après sa sortie, Les Sims 4 ne semble pas avoir pas avoir envie de passer aux oubliettes et débarque aujourd'hui même dans une version free-to-play ...

[notre guide complet de tous les codes de triche du jeu de base](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1611944/les-sims-4-cheat-codes-tous-les-codes-de-triche-du-jeu-de-base.htm). Ici, vous pouvez retrouver l’intégralité des codes de triche pour le jeu de base. Pour être plus précis, le jeu de base sera donc gratuit sur toutes les plateformes, que ce soit sur [PC](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/pc.htm), Mac, [PlayStation 5](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/ps5.htm), [PlayStation 4](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/ps4-playstation-4.htm) du côté des consoles de Sony, ou [Xbox One](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/xbox-one-xone-xo.htm) et [Xbox Series X/S](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/xbox-series.htm) chez celles de Microsoft. Vous aurez également accès aux options de débogage du jeu. [Les codes généraux](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1611944/les-sims-4-cheat-codes-tous-les-codes-de-triche-du-jeu-de-base.htm) [Les codes liés aux traits](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1611944/les-sims-4-cheat-codes-tous-les-codes-de-triche-du-jeu-de-base.htm) [Les codes liés aux peurs](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1611944/les-sims-4-cheat-codes-tous-les-codes-de-triche-du-jeu-de-base.htm) [Les codes liés aux carrières](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1611944/les-sims-4-cheat-codes-tous-les-codes-de-triche-du-jeu-de-base.htm) [Les codes liés aux sentiments](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1611944/les-sims-4-cheat-codes-tous-les-codes-de-triche-du-jeu-de-base.htm) [Sommaire du guide des Sims 4](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/wikis-soluce-astuces/350531/wiki-de-les-sims-4.htm) Vous rêvez d’être riche à millions, de faire carrière ou d’être le plus amoureux des Sims ? Pas d’objectif précis dans ce jeu où vous pouvez mener la vie comme bon vous semble, ce qui en fait l’une des franchises à succès les plus importantes du jeu vidéo. Et si c’était l’occasion de réviser vos codes de triche ? Et si le jeu tourne également autour de nombreuses extensions, dont la dernière en date intitulée "Luxe dans le Désert", seul le contenu du jeu de base sera jouable gratuitement. En septembre 2014, un quatrième volet sobrement intitulé [devient free-to-play](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1634809/les-sims-4-8-ans-apres-sa-sortie-le-jeu-de-base-devient-free-to-play-des-nouvelles-sur-les-sims-5-en-approche.htm). [Les Sims 4](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/jeu-80652/) voit le jour, la recette reste la même et le principe fonctionne, le but est de créer son personnage et de le faire évoluer au sein d’un univers personnalisé.

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Les Sims 4 est désormais gratuit et dévoile un peu de son futur (BFMTV)

Depuis ce 18 octobre, Les Sims 4 est accessible gratuitement sur consoles et PC. Les développeurs ont profité de cette occasion pour dévoiler le futur du ...

Les Sims FreePlay et Les Sims Mobile profitent eux aussi de nouveautés. Le jeu promet de renouveler l’expérience de jeu et d’encourager la créativité. D’abord, l’éditeur du jeu Electronic Arts et son studio de développement Maxis ont rassuré les fans du titre: Les Sims 4 ne meurt pas en devenant gratuit. Les joueurs peuvent s’attendre à des mises à jour et des ajouts de lots d’objets. [La licence iconique du jeu vidéo Les Sims](https://bfmtv.cleo.media/www.bfmtv.com/tech/vie-numerique/vingt-ans-apres-leur-sortie-les-sims-ont-marque-toute-une-generation_AN-202002090044.html) va faire le plein de nouveaux joueurs. À partir de ce 18 octobre, [le dernier épisode du simulateur de vie devient gratuit](https://bfmtv.cleo.media/www.bfmtv.com/tech/gaming/les-sims-4-devient-gratuit-sur-consoles-et-pc_AN-202209140386.html).

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EA teases the 'next generation' of The Sims with Project Rene (The Verge)

Nearly a decade after The Sims 4 launched, EA has confirmed that the next major entry in the franchise is in the works. At a Sims livestream event, ...

Lyndsay Pearson, vice president of franchise creative for The Sims, describes it as “the start of our journey over the next few years.” In a statement, she said that “We are building on the same foundation that has made The Sims compelling for generations of players and pushing the boundaries to create new experiences. The game will stay true to what The Sims has always been while pushing to evolve how those Sims think and behave. Nearly a decade after The Sims 4 launched, EA has confirmed that the next major entry in the franchise is in the works.

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The Sims Announces the Franchise's Next Generation: Project Rene (CBR)

The Sims 4 Summit Stream announced the new generation of the franchise, called Project Rene, and shared a sneak peek at its customization options.

The Sims 4 Base Game is now free to play on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X Alongside the latest expansion pack, [High School Years](https://www.cbr.com/the-sims-4-adds-sexual-orientation-free-update/), also added customizable sexual orientation as a free Base Game update. "With The Sims 4 going free to play, our team is more dedicated than ever to developing new and meaningful The Sims 4 experiences for our players and we will continue to develop and release packs, kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future." [Electronic Arts announced](https://www.cbr.com/sims-4-base-game-free-ea/) that The Sims 4 Base Game would go free-to-play begging Oct. It's unclear whether Project Rene is the same as The Sims 5 Grubb spoke about. Many fans also expressed excitement as, at the tail end of the stream, EA teased a baby update for The Sims 4 coming sometime in 2023.

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Our First Look at Sims 5? What We Learned From 'Behind the Sims ... (CNET)

Download The Sims 4 base game for free, check out new expansion packs, get a glimpse at what's next for The Sims, and more.

This greatly dials down the risk of clicking a shady link and getting a computer virus. The team also showed off tests for new library sharing features and cross-platform play. Instead of a basic pre-made bed, the revamped interface showed the ability to customize the bed's base and footboard. The development team will continue to release game updates and Sims Delivery Express drops to keep the base game fresh and fun. The new teased interface looks like a program you'd use as an interior designer, which would greatly elevate the realism of The Sims. The Sims 5 wasn't explicitly mentioned and because this is such an early sneak peek, it's likely that the final iteration of Project Rene will look quite different.

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The Sims 4 is adding a curated space for downloadable mods and ... (GamesRadar+)

The Sims 4 and Overwolf will make downloading mods and custom content even easier.

[best Sims 4 mods](https://www.gamesradar.com/best-sims-4-mods/) on their own, though there are some popular sites that curate them for players like [The Sims Resource](https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/browse/category/sims4-mods/) (opens in new tab) and [Mod the Sims](https://modthesims.info/). Pearson did promise that the new platform will include content from popular creators like [Hey Harrie.](https://twitter.com/heyharrie?lang=en) (opens in new tab) [The Sims 4](https://www.gamesradar.com/the-sims-4-guide/) is partnering with software company Overwolf to create a one-stop destination for custom content and mods. And today we're taking a big step forward in recognizing and celebrating their contribution....for the first time in our history we'll be working on a new destination for The Sims 4 players to download custom mods and custom content." [games like The Sims](https://www.gamesradar.com/games-like-the-sims/). "Every day we're inspired by the incredible ways you express yourself," Pearson said before introducing The Sims 4 x Overwolf.

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The Sims 4 goes free-to-play as 'Project Rene' teased (Shacknews)

The Sims 4 has gone free-to-play, but EA and Maxis appear to looking ahead to the future of the Sims franchise.

More interestingly, The Sims 4 is opening itself up to mod support. [The Sims 4 is now free-to-play](https://www.shacknews.com/article/132291/sims-4-free-to-play-october) and Maxis has confirmed that the content train for the game isn't stopping for the foreseeable future. There's no word on when Overwolf will begin hosting Sims 4 mods, but expect it to happen before the end of 2022. The next Sims title is coined Project Rene and Pearson stopped short of calling it The Sims 5. "We are building the next generation Sims game and platform, reimagining the Sims you know and love with new ways to play," VP of Franchise Creative Lyndsay Pearson said during Tuesday's stream. As promised back last month, The Sims 4 has officially gone free-to-play.

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The Sims 5 Is Now In Development, Here's A First Look At Its Build ... (GameSpot)

Currently titled Project Rene, this new iteration is meant to be "reminiscent of words like renewal" and represents the team's "renewed commitment for The ...

This includes a new destination for The Sims 4 players to download mods and user generated content through a collaboration with Overwolf--a mod manager and discovery platform for user-generated content--as well as updates coming to The Sims Freeplay and The Sims Mobile. Currently titled Project Rene, this new iteration is meant to be "reminiscent of words like renewal, renaissance, and rebirth," and represents the team's "renewed commitment for The Sims' bright future." "Today marks the start of our journey over the next few years as we work on this next game and creative platform, currently titled Project Rene.

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EA gives "super early" look at "next generation" Sims game, Project ... (Eurogamer.net)

As part of its first ever Behind the Sims Summit Stream event, EA has given a "super early" look at its next Sims game,…

[goes free-to-play today](https://www.eurogamer.net/the-sims-4-base-game-is-going-permanently-free-starting-in-october)) will continue, with a new baby focused expansion for the latter being teased during today's show. And while it repeatedly stressed that Project Rene is still early in development, it did share some initial footage highlighting some of the concepts the team is currently playing with. All this will be supported across a range of devices, so players can, say, use a mobile device to continue building with their friend on PC.

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The Sims 4 will add two new expansions and infant content (Polygon)

The Sims 4 has four tiers of DLC, with over 50 packs total. Expansion packs are the most major; “kits” are small, like the ability to dust or items for a perfect country kitchen, while stuff packs and ...

The two new expansions are due within the next year, according to Maxis, and changes to infants will arrive sometime in early 2023. Expansion packs are the most major; “kits” are small, like the ability to dust or items for a perfect country kitchen, while stuff packs and game packs are in the middle, like adding new careers, skills, or supernatural elements like vampires and werewolves. Toddlers were added to the game in 2017, which brought a lot of gameplay depth to the family process. Social services or the hospital will provide one to your Sims if you do not purchase it for them on your own, and they are the anchor point for the baby in question; the baby can’t leave the immediate area of the bassinet. This included two colorful images of “new worlds,” with one that looks a little like San Francisco (with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background), as well as images of cute new outfits and room layouts, and bedside storage for keepsakes and dentures. The developer also revealed changes coming to the infant life stage in 2023.

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The Sims 4 will get infants alongside two new expansions next year (GamesRadar+)

While there were precious few details given about the upcoming expansion packs, there were a few images briefly shown during the stream from which we can try ...

Simmers have been adding more baby content and gameplay through mods for years, so this will be a great new layer of realism for players to enjoy. [The Sims 4](https://www.gamesradar.com/the-sims-4-guide/) will get two big expansion packs and one of the most requested features of all time: infants. We also didn't get many details about The Sims 4 infants, save that they'll be available in the game sometime in early 2023, and that it looks like they'll have some added mobility.

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The Sims 4 Modding Is About To Become Easier (Kotaku)

While there are many independent mod sites like The Sims Resource, this official CC destination will only be open to invited modders.

But when it does, it’ll be interesting to see what ripple effects it might have on the independent and creator-driven Sims modding sites. (It seems likely that more risque CC will be excluded.) Existing sites are much more open, which is crucial for those just getting started. The Sims Resource, for example, says it has a submissions team that makes sure content is appropriate, virus-free, and of decent quality. But others utilize Tumblr or follow the websites of well-known creators like Deaderpool, who makes the [ubiquitous MC Command Center mod](https://deaderpool-mccc.com/#/). There is an enormous amount of The Sims CC out there, but it’s often scattered across sites, something Electronic Arts hopes to change. It can be in the form of hair, clothes, nails, or skin textures in the Create-a-Sim maker, or it can look like Build Mode features, such as furniture, wall and floor styles, plants, or other items.

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How to Download and Play The Sims 4 for Free (MakeUseOf)

The Sims 4 has become free to play! With millions of players and a vibrant community, The Sims 4 is an excellent game to build houses and even build your ...

With that, you can start playing The Sims 4 on your PlayStation 5. Here's how to install The Sims 4 on your Xbox. Here's how you can get The Sims 4 on Steam. With that, you can start enjoying The Sims 4 on your Windows PC through Steam or the EA app. Here's how to get it on your PS5 console. In the window that appears, click on Play. You can still play The Sims 4, but you have to use another EA service. Unfortunately, the game doesn't have a macOS version on Steam—and the EA app isn't available on Macs. To get The Sims 4, you must download the game using either Steam or the EA app. Aside from The Sims 4, you can also find several other fantastic titles on Steam. The Sims 4 has become free to play! Here's how you can download The Sims 4 for free, no matter what gaming platform you're on.

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How to Play The Sims 4 for Free on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox ... (IGN)

If you're wondering how to get access to the title yourself, take a look at our download guide below. With EA already teasing it's next Sims game, Project Rene, ...

[The Little Mermaid - Official Teaser TrailerCheck out the teaser trailer for The Little Mermaid, the upcoming live-action reimagining of the animated musical classic. These will help you do just about everything, from accelerating pregnancy to gaining unlimited money. You will also need to pay attention to emotions and personal statuses. This is primarily due to the new EA app that is replacing Origin. Here are a few guides that can help put you on the right path. [The Sims 4](/games/the-sims-4) has officially gone free to play.

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The Sims 4: How to play for free | Digital Trends (Digital Trends)

The Sims 4 is now completely free on most platforms. You can play the base version of the iconic life simulator on PC (via the EA app, Origin, and Steam), ...

The game is completely free now, so it will install immediately and be ready to play without any charges to your account. The Sims 4 is always going to be best played on a computer (you just can't beat keyboard and mouse). Step 4: Choose where you'd like to install the game on your device. Until then, you can play The Sims 4 all you want. “This future requires us to stay true to what The Sims has always been while pushing to evolve how those Sims think and behave, to push tools even further when creating and customizing, and to explore innovative ways to not only tell stories but to collaborate on those stories or creations with your closest friends across your favorite devices.” You can play the base version of the iconic life simulator on PC (via the EA app, Origin, and Steam), PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Sims 4 Update Will Make Babies Actual People, Not Objects (Kotaku)

During today's Sims Summit EA showed a glimpse of an upcoming update that seems to give infants far more autonomy. During the event's “one more thing” ...

Players have been milking bassinet interactions as much as possible, if not aging up their babies immediately upon returning from the hospital. The mini trailer only teased the update as coming in 2023, so still no babies just yet. This was a big change for the game as non-object-like babies and toddlers were in The Sims games for years before they inexplicably vanished upon The Sims 4’s launch.

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The Sims 4 is getting an official platform for hosting and ... (Rock Paper Shotgun)

The Sims series has always had a vibrant modding community, but for the first time Maxis are taking steps to make it easier. In today's Sims Summit stream, ...

Maxis say they want to create a platform where creators can "host their incredible creations", with "an additional level of security" for those downloading and installing the mods. Perhaps more importantly they also said that infants were finally coming to The Sims 4 in 2023. The Sims series has always had a vibrant modding community, but for the first time Maxis are taking steps to make it easier.

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The Sims 4 Is Now Free for Everyone on PS4, And EA's Already ... (Push Square)

Next-gen Sims in-development now - The Sims 4 is free-to-play on PS4 right now. That's right: the original game, in its ...

Still, you’ve got your free copy of The Sims 4 to enjoy in the meantime, and upcoming DLC updates will expand on that – beginning with a new infant-focused add-on. One really neat idea is that you’ll potentially be able to see the changes your friends and family are making as they commit to them, and everything will work seamlessly across all devices, in a completely cross-platform environment. While you’ll still be able to play solo, the publisher hopes to improve collaboration, so it sounds like you’ll probably be able to share your creations, and even decorate in realtime.

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The Sims 4 announces improved babies and teases two new ... (digitalspy.com)

The Sims 4 reveals a first look at improved babies, which is coming in early 2023. Two new expansions have also been teased in Tuesday's Behind The Sims ...

[the base game goes permanently free](https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a41212444/sims-5-speculation-sims-4-free/). [The Sims 4](https://www.digitalspy.com/the-sims/) is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X There was plenty of other Sims 4 news, with confirmation that new packs and Kits are being developed and on their way. [The Sims 4 releases another patch to address Groundhog Day bug](https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a41191612/sims-4-patch-groundhog-day-bug/) [The Sims 5 – everything you need to know](https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a40980002/sims-5-release-date-multiplayer-trailer/) [The Sims 4](https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a36109527/best-sims-4-expansion-packs/) has revealed that improved babies are coming to the game.

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The Sims 4 is getting official mod support (PC Gamer)

Today at the Sims Summit, EA and Maxis made several announcements about the future of long-running people simulator series The Sims. Most exciting was the ...

In the meantime, you can watch the announcement from the Sims Summit below, which begins at 12:20. "For years, The Sims 4 community has been expanded by modders & content creators, and today marks a big step forward in recognizing and celebrating their contributions." During the Sims Summit, VP of franchise creative Lindsay Pearson announced a partnership with Overwolf, owner of modding hub CurseForge, to create "a new destination for The Sims 4 players to download trusted mods and custom content."

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The Sims 5 officially confirmed: "Project Rene" explained (Pocket-lint.com)

Perhaps the most exciting piece of news so far is that the new game will work across platforms, including phone and tablet. That and the fact that EA has made ...

The Sims 5 trailer Perhaps the most exciting piece of news so far is that the new game will work across platforms, including phone and tablet. The Sims 5 features

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The Sims 4 game is now free to play, here's what you need to know (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Players can download the popular game for free on their PC and game consoles, including Xbox One and PlayStation 5.

[EA](https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/play-the-sims-4-for-free-beginning-october-18) hosted a special-edition stream with details on the new game Tuesday. [The Sims 4](https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/play-the-sims-4-for-free-beginning-october-18) became available on The Play List on Tuesday, according to [EA’s website](https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/play-the-sims-4-for-free-beginning-october-18). S, and Xbox One systems.

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'The Sims 4' is now free-to-play on all platforms (NME.com)

After EA and Maxis announced the news last month, 'The Sims 4' is now officially free-to-play for everyone.

S](https://www.nme.com/tag/xbox-series-xs) and [ Xbox One](https://www.nme.com/tag/xbox-one). Since launching, it has released 12 expansion packs each with its own unique theme, as well as 12 additional smaller game packs. This means that all users who haven’t yet purchased the game on their desired platform can grab the game without any cost. Content expansion packs and other various game packs will still cost money. [EA](https://www.nme.com/brands/ea) and [Maxis](https://www.nme.com/brands/maxis) announced the news last month, [The Sims 4](https://www.nme.com/games/the-sims-4) is now officially free-to-play for everyone. [PC](https://www.nme.com/tag/pc), [PS5](https://www.nme.com/tag/ps5), [PS4](https://www.nme.com/tag/ps4), [Xbox Series X

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