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The Sims™ 4

Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

FREE TO PLAYJun 18, 202024,320 playing now
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QUICK ANSWERS

The Sims™ 4: price, PC requirements and status

Store data comes from Steam's US listing and can change by region. Use these checks to decide whether the game fits before opening the store.

US Steam priceFREE TO PLAYNo base-game purchase required
PC requirementsOfficial specs listedJump to minimum and recommended specs
Steam players24,320 playing nowReleased Jun 18, 2020

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

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  • Single-player
  • Free to play

What stands out

  • Steam confirms the listed modes and requirements for The Sims™ 4, but the available fields do not support a more specific mechanical claim.

Potential concerns

Check the requirements, current user feedback and final regional price before committing.

Solo or co-op?

Steam lists these play modes: Single-player. Confirm any player-count or online requirements on the official page.

Wishlist if

  • the official footage and stated feature set match what you want to play

Wait if

  • your PC does not comfortably meet the official requirements
Official description

Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that’s an expression of you. Download for free, and customize every detail from Sims to homes and much more. Choose how Sims look, act, and dress, then decide how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives, and see what happens when you play out scenarios from your own real life. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in this extraordinary game, where the possibilities are endless. Download for free — The base game of The Sims™ 4 is free to download. Get a plethora of options for building homes, styling Sims, and customizing their personalities. Craft their life stories while exploring vibrant worlds and discovering more ways of being you. Get more with EA Play — EA Play members can expand their career possibilities with The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack.

OFFICIAL MEDIA

See the game before you leave

Trailer and screenshots are delivered from the same official Steam store record used for the game details.

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CAN YOUR PC RUN IT?

The Sims™ 4 system requirements

Official Windows requirements from the Steam store record. Compare them with your PC before you buy or install.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64 Bit Required. Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 26 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64 Bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 51 GB available space

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

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GAME FAQ

Common questions about The Sims™ 4

Is The Sims™ 4 free to play?

Yes — The Sims™ 4 is free to play. It is primarily distributed through EA app, even when a Steam listing exists for discovery. Optional purchases may exist, but a base-game purchase is not required to start.

What platforms does The Sims™ 4 run on?

The Sims™ 4 runs on Windows. Check the system requirements below to confirm your PC can run it.

What are the minimum PC requirements for The Sims™ 4?

Minimum requirements listed on Steam: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system; OS: 64 Bit Required. Windows 10; Processor: 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better; Memory: 4 GB RAM; Graphics: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better; DirectX: Version 11; Network: Broadband Internet connection; Storage: 26 GB available space.

How many people play The Sims™ 4 right now?

About 24,320 players are in The Sims™ 4 right now, according to Steam's live concurrent player count.

When did The Sims™ 4 release?

The Sims™ 4 released on Jun 18, 2020 according to its official Steam store listing.

PLAY STYLE

AdventureCasualSimulationFree To PlayMouse Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround Sound

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