The Sims 4 EA and Maxis have announced that the game will be free to play next month.
Starting October 18th, all new players can download the base game for free on PC and Mac through Origin and Steam, as well as PlayStation and Xbox systems.
Maxis says it is “more committed than ever” to developing new experiences for players as the game goes free, and that it will continue to develop and release game packs, kits and Sims Delivery Express Drops for the foreseeable future .
The studio will share more about the work during a special edition livestream on October 18. Watch the story behind The Sims Summit on The Sims YouTube and Twitch channels at 10AM PT, 1PM ET, 6PM UK.
Once the game is free, EA Play and EA Play Pro members will get an upgraded experience when The Sims 4 member-exclusive bundle hits playlists on October 18. The Sims 4 EA Play Edition includes The Sims 4 Get To Work Expansion Pack, while the EA Play Pro Edition includes The Sims 4 Get To Work Expansion Pack and The Sims 4 Toddler Pack.
As a way of saying thank you to millions of players, from September 14th to October 17th, all players who purchase the base game of The Sims 4 will receive a gift of the Desert Luxury Kit.
The Desert Luxe Kit lets Sims relax in a modern oasis with luxurious indoor and outdoor furniture inspired by the natural landscape of the Southwest desert and materials like stone and wood. To redeem the Desert Luxury Kit, please log in to the game and download it from the main menu.