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The Sims 4

by Electronic Arts
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Quick facts
VendorElectronic Arts
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
LocationRedwood City, United States
Countries servedGlobal
Languages18
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierYES
Free trialNO
Contact salesNO

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
  • Many major gameplay features require separately purchased DLC.
  • Purchasing numerous expansion packs can become expensive.
  • The large number of DLC products can make the overall content ecosystem difficult for new players to navigate.
  • Some additional content overlaps in theme or functionality.
  • Internet connection and an EA Account are required for installation and certain features.

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 Mean Girls Capsule Kit
USD 69.95
flat rate · one-time
  • New worlds
  • New gameplay systems
  • New careers and activities
  • New objects and Build/Buy items
  • New Create-a-Sim content
  • Additional life experiences

Game Packs generally focus on a particular theme or gameplay experience and are smaller in scope than Expansion Packs.

Source: vendor pricing page →

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
18
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishItalianRussianPolishSwedishDanishPortugueseFrenchJapaneseCzechGermanFinnishChinese (Traditional)KoreanSpanishChinese (Simplified)Norwegian BokmålDutch

Billing currencies

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