


While the vast majority of keen players likely already own The Sims 4, opening up access for everyone will allow brand new (or younger) players to satiate their curiosity.įrom a marketing standpoint, it’s also extremely good advertising for the many expansion packs currently available. The game has enjoyed much success in this era, becoming one of the biggest Sims experiences to date. The move makes a lot of sense, given The Sims 4 is now approaching its eighth birthday.

The announcement coincides with a brand new ‘Special Edition’ game stream – Behind the Sims Summit – that will share more about the future of the life simulator, and everything currently in the works. EA has announced The Sims 4 will be going free to play from 18 October 2022, with the base game set to be available for everyone on PC and consoles.
