Was Sims 4 ever free?

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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Was The Sims 4 always free?

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 long until Sims 4 is free?

From October 18, 2022, The Sims 4 base game will be free to play. All new players can download the base game free of charge.
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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 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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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 there be a Sims 5?

In October 2022, game developer Maxis announced that The Sims 5, the upcoming installment also known as Project Rene, is coming. Historically, we've gotten a new Sims game about every five years and usually in the summer.
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Is Sims 4 finally free?

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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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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What Sims is everyone playing?

The Sims™ 4 Becomes the Most Widely Played Game in the 23 Year History of the Franchise With More Than 70 Million Players Worldwide.
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Can Sims 4 expire?

if you bought the game (and didn't get it through Origin Access or Origin Access Premiere), the game will not expire. It's yours to keep.
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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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Is Sims 4 banned in the UAE?

The Sims 4 and the DLC is not available in some regions of the world due to regional standards, I believe this includes China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt.
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How long is Sims free?

As of 10/18/2022 The Sims 4 base game is permanently free for anyone who wishes to own it : r/Games.
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What is the free version of The Sims?

The Sims 4 is free to download! Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that's an expression of you.
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When did Sims 4 go free?

Beginning on October 18, 2022, The Sims™ 4 base game will be available to all new players to download for free* on PC via EA app or Origin™, Mac® via Origin, Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.
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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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Will Sims 4 end?

Speaking of The Sims 4, EA also says that the existence of Project Rene won't be the end for its current Sims game. “We will continue to support both at the same time and will plan to bring more exciting content to The Sims 4 community for the foreseeable future,” EA says.
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Is Sims 5 coming out?

Still referred to by the code name Project Rene, The Sims 5 (which we will call it until the official title is revealed) does not have a release window as of now. Developer Maxis did state it was working on it in October 2022 at the Behind the Sims Summit presentation.
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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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Can Sims get expelled?

There is a max of 3 strikes you can get before being expelled. Once it's at -3 your sim gets expelled. When you re-enroll into high school the tracker doesn't reset, so it's immediately at -3, resulting in getting expelled again.
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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. The Sims was published and distributed by the American companies Maxis and Electronic Arts and is a division of their SimCity electronic gaming franchise.
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