Is The Sims 4 still free?

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. Here's everything you can do, see, and enjoy with just the free base game.
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Is Sims 4 actually free?

The Sims 4 base game will be free to download on all supported platforms from October 18, 2022. Here's where you can play The Sims 4: PC via the EA app or Origin. Mac via Origin.
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Is Sims 4 free now on Origin?

The Sims 4 Base Game is free to play across all platforms.
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Can you play Sims 4 without spending money?

Yes! It's playable. You'll have the base game which is good!
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What do you get if you bought Sims 4 before it was free?

@XxmadisonherexX There was an offer last year to anyone who had already purchased the Sims 4 base game before it went free to play to get the Desert Luxe kit free.
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Comparing Sims 4 from 2014 to 2022

Does Sims 4 require a subscription?

Re: EA Subscription needed to play Sims 4???

@lkrause74 A subscription is not required to play Sims 4, which is free, or to access any content you've bought as a standalone purchase. (The subscription does come with Get to Work, but you can of course buy the EP separately.)
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How long is The Sims free for?

The Sims 4 is now free worldwide. 8 years after its launch (back in 2014), EA's game goes to the free-to-play format. That's right, The Sims 4 becomes free for anyone who wants to try it and get it. And when we get it, it will be forever, of course.
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How much was Sims 4 when it came out?

“The Sims 4” came out on Sept. 2, 2014, with the base game originally costing $40. As of now, the game is free (even though players who paid the original cost received no compensation, but that is a different conversation).
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Why did I get Sims 4 Get to Work for free?

@peach3keen Yes, when Sims 4 went free to play in October, Get to Work was made free with all EA Play subscriptions, so that's why you had access. My guess is that the EA App is forgetting, in some way, that you're not supposed to have access, which is why the pack works intermittently.
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Can you play Sims 4 without expansion packs?

You can play the 'base game' without any expansions, which includes a great deal of content and everything you 'need' to play the game.
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Is there going to be a Sims 5?

What differs with each iteration are the in-game world and sim customizations, the expansion and stuff packs, along with other playable features. In October 2022, game developer Maxis announced that The Sims 5, the upcoming installment also known as Project Rene, is coming.
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Is Sims 5 free?

EA confirms The Sims 5 as free-to-play with mix of free updates and paid DLC - Video Games on Sports Illustrated.
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Was Sims 4 always free to play?

It is the fourth major title in The Sims series, following The Sims 3 (2009). The game was moved to a free-to-play model on October 18, 2022, monetized by the purchase of various paid downloadable content packs that have been developed since its release.
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How did I get Sims 4 for free?

Already have the EA app for Windows or Origin for Mac? Open your launcher and download for free! The Sims 4 is not available on mobile devices.
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How long will The Sims 4 last?

The Sims 4, having released in 2014, will have had a lifespan of 10 years thus far as of 2024. The Sims 3's life cycle lasted for only five years (2008-2013) in comparison. The Sims 4 has had nearly double the amount of time in receiving updates and content.
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Is Sims 4 permanently free now?

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.
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Is Sims 4 a money grab?

Yet somehow, The Sims 4 has still managed to drag on longer than any other title in sheep's clothing money-grabbing DLC packs. At this point the game costs over $1000 fully loaded — but what meaningful gameplay are you even getting for your buck?
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Will Sims be permanently free?

Related: Everything In Sims 4's High School Years Expansion PackAn announcement by The Sims on Twitter this week has revealed The Sims 4 will soon be free to download and keep. The game is set to become free next month on October 18, and will remain free forever.
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How long do Sims go to jail for?

The Jail is the place where Sim who committed a crime end up when arrested by the Police, it is presumably run by the Oasis Springs Police Department. After a Sim is arrested, they are lifted by the cop up into the air by helicopter. The Sim is meant to stay incarcerated for about a day.
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How long is a Sims 4 minute?

In the Sims 4 (and you can time it yourselves). 1 Sim minute = 1.5 seconds. Meaning days are 36 Minutes long.
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How to play Sims 4 without paying?

How to Download on PC
  1. Go to the EA website to downlaod the EA app.
  2. Sign into your EA account or create a new account.
  3. Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar.
  4. Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free.
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Does Sims 4 cost money?

The Sims™ 4 - Download free - Electronic Arts.
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Does Sims 4 need money?

Money, or Simoleons, as it's known in The Sims 4, is vital to ensuring a productive life for your fictional family.
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