After running the odd free weekend here and there for years, EA has opted to make The Sims 4 base game fully free for all new players on PC, Mac, and console starting October 18. Show Originally released in 2014, The Sims 4 boasts a playerbase of millions already, and has received no small amount of paid add-ons and free updates over the years. Notably, the game has a vast library of paid expansions which, at full price, now amounts to somewhere over $900 worth of
content altogether. By dropping the $20 pricetag from the base game, EA stands to make it that much easier for new players to join The Sims 4 ecosystem, and potentially purchase some of that downloadable content down the line. "Our community has continued to inspire us with the billions of unique Sims they’ve created, the countless stories they’ve told, and the remarkable builds they've designed," reads a blog from The Sims 4 team. "We’re excited to continue to welcome in more players than ever to create new stories, and explore without boundaries. The Sims has always been about celebrating new ways to play and offers so many possibilities to discover." For reference, The Sims 4 has been steadily gaining new players since that
somewhat rocky 2014 release, and is routinely credited by EA as one of the franchises helping to drive its live services portfolio, along with the likes of Apex Legends and FIFA Ultimate Team. While it has made fewer appearances in the company's financial reports and earnings calls over the last year, back in May 2021 the game celebrated 6 consecutive years of growth and a
playerbase of 36 million players. More The Sims 4 content on the horizonWhile the latest game has nearly doubled the lifespan of other numbered games in the series, EA doesn't seem keen to retire The Sims 4 just quite yet. Along with news of the free-to-play drop, EA and developer Maxis have lightly confirmed that the duo will continue to create content for the current iteration of the long-running series, continuing The Sims 4's near decade-long reign. "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," reads a blog post from the team. "We will continue to develop and release packs, kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future."
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 AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on our site. Almost eight years after the game launched on macOS, life simulator The Sims 4 is now free for all, as of October 18. The base game is available to all new players to download on Windows via the EA app or Origin, Mac via Origin, Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Xbox One. Electronic Arts recently made the announcement and hosted a special edition stream called Behind The Sims Summit on Tuesday. Viewers can find the stream on The Sims YouTube and Twitch channels. EA Play and EA Play Pro members can receive an upgraded experience with member-only bundles of The Sims 4 in The Play List. From September 14 through October 17, all players who have purchased The Sims 4 base game received the Desert Luxe Kit as a gift. Desert Luxe contains new build items such as a couch, fireplace, curtains, and more inspired by the landscape of the Southwestern desert and materials such as stone and wood. Desert Luxe Kit The Sims is arguably the most popular game for life simulators. Like previous titles in the series, The Sims 4 allows players to create and dress characters called Sims, build and furnish houses for them, and simulate their lives. Minimum System RequirementsThe game has been around for a long time, and most any modern Mac will handle the game. But EA says the minimum system requirements for Mac users are:
Recommended Requirements
Can I get Sims on my Macbook?Yes! The Sims 4 is available on Mac!
Is Sims free on Macbook Air?Almost eight years after the game launched on macOS, life simulator The Sims 4 is now free for all, as of October 18. The base game is available to all new players to download on Windows via the EA app or Origin, Mac via Origin, Steam, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Xbox One.
Is Sims free on Apple?The Sims 4 will be FREE to download across PC/Mac & Consoles on October 18!
Does Macbook have Sims FreePlay?Download the free BlueStacks Android Emulator app and play The Sims FreePlay on your PC or Mac. All the fun and excitement without the annoying tiny screen. BlueStacks allows your computer to run any Android app or game any time you want. Easily switch between devices when you are on the go and when you're at home.
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