If you're a fan of life simulation games, you'll be happy to hear that The Sims 4 has officially gone free to play. Although the expansion packs and DLCs will still cost money, you can download the base game for free and start playing today.
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, now is a great time to start playing the latest installment in the series.
How to Download The Sims 4 for Free on PC, Mac, and Consoles
Downloading the game on a PS5 and Xbox is pretty straight forward, but if you're hoping to pick up your free copy on Mac or PC, there are a few extra steps you have you have to go through. This is primarily due to the new EA app that is replacing Origin.
How to Download on PC
- Go to the EA website to downlaod the EA app
- Sign into your EA account or create a new account
- Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar
- Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free.
How to Download on Mac
- Go to the EA website to downlaod the Origin app
- Sign into your Origin account or create a new account
- Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar
- Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free.
How to Download on PS4 / PS5
- Go to the PlayStation Home screen
- Navigate to the PlayStation store page
- Search for 'The Sims 4' and download them game
How to Download on Xbox One / Series X/S
- Go to the Xbox Home screen
- Navigate to the Xbox store page by scrolling to the bottom of the screen
- Search for 'The Sims 4' and download them game
How to Get Started In The Sims 4
If you're new the Sims franchise, it can be a bit daunting to get started. Luckily, we already have a full Sims 4 Wiki guide to help you out with some solid tips for getting started. Here are a few guides that can help put you on the right path.
