The Sims 4 base game is now free to play on all platforms, how to claim

It’s been almost a decade of The Sims 4, and most fans still haven’t gotten tired of the simulation game. During the Behind the Sims Summit on October 18, the title became free on all platforms. Now, The Sims 4 has had its fair share of free weekends or ‘free on Origin’ deals, but this seems to be it for the game.

However, the developer, Maxis, did not leave us alone with that. They also revealed what’s next for the series and gave fans a brief look at Project Rene; the next step for The Sims universe. Project Rene is still a few years away, so in the meantime, Maxis has appeased the masses by finally making The Sims 4 free to play.

So how do you go about claiming The Sims 4 now that it’s free? Do I have to install it through Origin? Fortunately for you, there are no requirements like that this time.

You can simply go into Steam, Origin or the EA app and search for The Sims 4. Then you will be able to install it without any problem. If you are playing the game on console, you simply need to log in to the store of your choice and install it from there. No fancy claiming rituals or a specific caster are needed. It’s as simple as that.

It’s also worth noting that if you install the game through EA Play, you can specifically install The Sims 4 EA Play Edition. This edition of the game includes the Get to Work expansion for free! As for the rest of the expansions, packs, and kits, you’ll want to save your money or become a pirate, because there are plenty of them, and sadly, these won’t be free.

That said, there’s still a lot to do in The Sims 4 without the need for expansion packs. Although, if you consider any, Cats & Dogs is obviously great, and Seasons is another personal favourite; seeing Winter through The Sims is surprisingly enjoyable.