When is The Sims 4 going free to play? Exact date & details
This isn't the end for The Sims 4.
When is The Sims 4 going free to play? If that question has been haunting your every waking moment, we've got the answers that should hopefully put your mind at ease (at least on the Sims front).
The exact date on which The Sims 4 goes free is now very close, so fans of the game should expect there to be an influx of new players in the near future. As ever, it'll be fun to see the builds they come up with!
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So, when does The Sims 4 become a free game, and what else do you need to know about this exciting transition for EA's hugely popular game? Keep on reading to find out!
When does The Sims 4 become free to play?
The Sims 4 will go free-to-play on 18th October 2022, EA has confirmed. (Of course, all of its many expansions will continue to be sold separately).
From that date onwards, the game will be freely available to download "to all new players" on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mac and PC.
The computer-based version will be free across the EA app, the Origin launcher and Steam, so there are plenty of options for players on the hunt for freebies.
What time does The Sims 4 become free in the UK?
As far as we can tell, the exact UK time at which Sims 4 will go free is yet to be confirmed. We'd predict it could well happen at around 6pm BST for fans in the UK.
That would make sense because EA is hosting a Behind the Sims Summit live stream at that time. You can watch that below.
Will there be a Sims 4 free gift?
EA seems to have spared a thought for its existing players/paying customers, offering a gift to them by saying: "Simmers who have purchased The Sims 4 base game by 17th October will receive the Desert Luxe Kit as a gift."
One of the Sims 4 new kits, the Desert Luxe Kit will apparently allow players to "relax in their modern oasis with luxurious indoor and outdoor furniture, inspired by the natural landscape of the Southwestern desert and materials like stone and wood."
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EA Play and EA Play Pro members can also get access to bonus content, like the Get To Work and Toddler Stuff expansion packs from the same date the game goes free.
And if you were wondering, this transition to a free Sims 4 does not mark the end for the game. Far from it, in fact!
The announcement proclaimed: "With The Sims 4 base game going free, the team is more dedicated than ever to developing new and meaningful experiences for players, and will continue to develop and release packs, Kits and Sims Delivery Express drops into the foreseeable future."
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