How to Play The Sims 4 for Free on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox

October 18, 2022 Abraham Smith

If you’re a fan of life simulation games, you’ll be happy to know that The Sims 4 is officially free to play. Although the expansion packs and DLCs 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 its next Sims game, Project Rene, now is a good 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 easy, but if you’re hoping to pick up your free copy on a Mac or PC, you’ll need to take a few extra steps. This is mainly due to the new EA app that replaces Origin.

How to download on pc

Go to the EA website to download the EA app
Sign in to your EA Account or create a new account
Search for The Sims 4 in 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 download the Origin app
Sign in to your Origin account or create a new account
Search for The Sims 4 in 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 the game

How to Download to 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 the game

How to start in The Sims 4

If you’re new to the Sims franchise, getting started can be a bit daunting. Luckily, we already have a complete Sims 4 wiki guide to help you with some solid tips to get you started. Here are a few guides that can help you find the right path.

Creating a Character

The first thing you want to do is create your Sim. This can be pretty much anything you want. You can choose gender, bone structure, skin tone, voice, clothing and even their aspirations. Your Sim sets the tone and direction of your gameplay.

Understand the interface

Next you need to familiarize yourself with the interface in The Sims 4. The UI is a little different from previous parts of the game, but it’s pretty basic. You will essentially be interacting with objects and other Sims. You also need to pay attention to emotions and personal status.

Use of cheats

While not necessary to play the game, cheats are one of the best ways to play your way. These will help you do almost anything from speed up pregnancy to win unlimited money. Take a look at our guides below to start cheating:

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