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The Sims 4 is a life-simulation game from Maxis and Electronic Arts where players can live the life of their dreams through their virtual self, a Sim! Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it’s on, and its announcement history.
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The Sims 4 Release Date and Time
Released September 2, 2014
The Sims 4 was originally released on September 2, 2014, for Windows, launching on macOS in February 2015, and arriving on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in November 2017. The game became free to play across all platforms on October 18, 2022.
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Is The Sims 4 on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes. The Sims 4 is currently available on the Xbox Game Pass, with exclusive content packs available and cloud-saving functionality only available for Game Pass Members.
Is The Sims 4 on PS Plus?
Yes. The Sims 4 is available on PlayStation Plus through its EA Play feature, with the Island Living Content Pack available for free exclusively to PlayStation Plus Members.
Is The Sims 4 on Nintendo Switch Online?
No. The Sims 4 has not been announced to release on the Nintendo Switch.
The Sims 4 Announceement History
Became Free to Play on October 18, 2022
The Sims 4's base game officially became free to play on all platforms on October 18, 2022.
Officially Released on September 2, 2014
The Sims 4 was officially released for PC (Windows) on September 2, 2014, with its console and MacOS releases following soon after in 2017 and 2015 respectively.
Featured During E3 2014
The Sims 4 was featured during E3 2014, getting its own dedicated section featuring gameplay footage and official release days for its various platforms.
First Announced in May 2013
The Sims 4 was first announced by Maxis on May 6, 2013, and was set to release sometime in 2014.
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