How do you install Sims 4 on PC?

It's a great time to be a Sims fan. In the midst of several announcements regarding what's to come for the popular game, The Sims 4 has officially gone free to play. The game, beloved by Simmers the world over, will no longer cost you to jump in and start building your own worlds. You can do it without a dime in your pocket. If you need a new simulation game to play right now, this is the best possible choice.

Looking to re-create your favorite fictional characters? Or maybe you want to make all the members of your household and put them in a living situation similar to your own? Whatever the case may be, if you want to play The Sims 4 for free, you can do so right now. Here's how you can download The Sims 4 for free on every platform it's available on.

How to Play The Sims 4 for Free on PC

The Sims 4 is available on PC for Windows. You can download it for free now using either the EA app or Steam if you'd like to add the game to your digital library. It'll only be available for free that way as there are no free discs you can go pick up from the store and install, contrary to when the game first debuted in 2014.

Download The Sims 4 for Free on Steam

On Steam, head to the official The Sims 4 page and choose "Play Game." This will launch an installation prompt that will let you install the full game onto your computer. From there, all you need to do is wait for the game to complete its installation. Then you can head to the "Launch Game" prompt in Steam and start playing. The Sims 4 will now be a permanent part of your collection.

Download The Sims 4 for Free on the EA App

If you prefer to use the EA app, you can go through a very similar process to Steam for PC. Launch the EA app and find The Sims 4 via the search bar. Head to the official EA Sims 4 download page, and choose "Download." The game will begin to download and then install onto your PC. Once complete, click the blue "Play" button to proceed and The Sims 4 will launch. It will be added to your collection and you can begin playing for free.

How do you install Sims 4 on PC?

The Sims 4 allows creators to create characters with a variety of customizable attributes. The free version of the game will allow for a dizzying degree of customization as well. Electronic Arts

Bear in mind that, while you'll be able to play the base Sims 4 game for free, all of the other expansions that currently cost money will still cost for you to be able to play them. What you get for free is essentially The Sims 4 as a platform. All of the other goodies will come with a price tag attached, unless you are choosing from a selection of free add-ons. However, there's so much to do in The Sims 4 that you'll likely not need additional content for quite some time.

The Sims 4 is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Mac.

If you haven't jumped on the Sims 4 bandwagon yet, the perfect opportunity is here. Last month, publisher EA and developer Maxis announced that the Sims 4 base game will be permanently free to download for PC and Mac via the EA app, Origin or Steam, as well as PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S and Xbox One systems.

How do you install Sims 4 on PC?

If you've already bought the Sims 4 base game, you'll receive a gift from EA. According to the company, EA Play and EA Play Pro members will receive an upgraded experience when member-only bundles of The Sims 4 go into the Play List. The EA Play edition includes The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack, while the EA Play Pro Edition includes both The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack and The Sims 4 Toddler Stuff Pack. 

The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe Edition now costs $10 on Steam and offers various expansion and game pack bundles as well as the base game. 

Here's how to get The Sims 4 base game for free on all platforms.

How to download The Sims 4 for free with the EA app

1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.

2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.

3. Click EA app for Windows from the drop-down menu.

4. Click Download Now.

5. Download and open the EA app on your PC.

6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.

7. Click Download.

How do you install Sims 4 on PC?

The only limit in the Sims 4 is your imagination.

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How to download The Sims 4 for free on Origin for MacOS

1. Visit EA's The Sims 4 page.

2. Click Play for Free in the top-right corner.

3. Click Origin for Mac from the drop-down menu.

4. Click Download Now.

5. Download and open the Origin app on your Mac.

6. Search for Sims 4 in the app.

7. Click Download.

How do you install Sims 4 on PC?

Pursue any career your fancy and swap to a new one when you've mastered it. 

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How to download The Sims 4 for free on Steam

1. Log into Steam in the app or web browser.

2. Search for the Sims 4.

3. Scroll down and click Add to Library.

4. Click OK.

5. The Sims 4 should be in the left game menu panel.

How to download The Sims 4 for free on PlayStation

1. Log into your console.

2. Open PlayStation Store.

3. Search for the Sims 4.

4. Select Sims 4.

5. Choose Download.

How do you install Sims 4 on PC?

Getting fit is pretty easy in The Sims 4.

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How to download The Sims 4 for free on Xbox

1. Log into your Xbox account on the console.

2. Open the Microsoft Store.

3. Search for Sims 4 and select the game.

4. Choose the Standard Version.

5. Click Get Free.

For more on The Sims 4, check out relaxing Sims 4 build videos and essential Sims 4 cheats.

Can you download Sims 4 for free on PC?

You can download The Sims 4 for free on your PC, either via the EA app, Steam, or via Origin.

How can I play Sims 4 on my PC?

How to Download on PC.
Go to the EA website to downlaod the EA app..
Sign into your EA account or create a new account..
Search for 'The Sims 4' using the search bar..
Go to the Sims 4 store page to download the game for free..