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The Sims 4

by Electronic Arts · Since 2014
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Quick facts
VendorElectronic Arts
Year launched2014
StatusActive
LocationRedwood City, United States
Countries servedN/A
Languages18
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierYES
Free trialNO
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About The Sims 4

A life simulation game where players create and control virtual people, called Sims. Players can customize their Sims' appearance and personality, build and furnish their homes, and manage their relationships, careers, and daily lives.

The Sims 4 is a popular life simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It allows players to create and control virtual characters, known as Sims, throughout their lives. Players can design unique Sims with distinct appearances, personalities, and aspirations. A key aspect of the game is building and decorating homes, with extensive tools for creative construction. The game features various worlds for Sims to live in, explore, and socialize. The base game is free to play, with a vast ecosystem of paid downloadable content, including Expansion Packs, Game Packs, Stuff Packs, and smaller Kits, which add new gameplay, items, and worlds. The game is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox. A new in-game Marketplace also allows players to purchase content from community creators.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The base game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
  • Extensive customization options for creating unique Sims and homes.
  • A large and active community that shares creations through the in-game Gallery.
  • Available on multiple platforms including PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox.
  • Continuously updated with new content through various types of downloadable packs.
Cons
  • A significant amount of content is locked behind paid downloadable packs, which can be costly.
  • The mobile version, The Sims Mobile, has received its final update and is no longer in active development.
  • Some core features that were present in previous titles are only available in paid expansion packs.

Features

Key features

Create Unique Sims

Customize every detail of your Sims, from their appearance and personality to their life aspirations.

Build and Design Homes

Construct and decorate homes for your Sims using a powerful build mode with a wide range of furnishings and decor.

Explore Vibrant Worlds

Travel between different neighborhoods and locations, meet other Sims, and discover new communities.

Play with Life

Control the moments of your Sims' lives, from their relationships and careers to their everyday activities and unexpected events.

Community Gallery

Download and share creations like Sims, homes, and rooms with other players from around the world.

Additional features

Expansion Packs

Add new worlds, gameplay, items, and stories to your game with major content packs.

Game Packs

Medium-sized packs that add new experiences and themed gameplay.

Stuff Packs

Smaller packs focused on adding new objects and clothing with a specific theme.

Kits

Bite-sized packs that add a curated selection of items for building, fashion, or gameplay.

In-Game Marketplace

A platform to discover and purchase content from community creators (Makers) and official Kits.

Pricing

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One-time purchase

The Sims™ 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack
USD 31.99
flat rate · one-time

Price reflects a 20% discount from $39.99.

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The Sims™ 4 Autumn Apparel Kit
USD 4.99
flat rate · one-time
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The Sims™ 4 Music Den Kit
USD 4.99
flat rate · one-time
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The Sims™ 4 Lady Bridgerton’s Masquerade Ball Bundle
USD 9.99
flat rate · one-time
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The Sims™ 4 SpongeBob’s House Kit
USD 6.99
flat rate · one-time
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The Sims™ 3
USD 19.99
flat rate · one-time
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Countries & Languages

Countries served
18
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishItalianRussianPolishSwedishDanishPortugueseFrenchJapaneseCzechGermanFinnishChinese (Traditional)KoreanSpanishChinese (Simplified)Norwegian BokmålDutch

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