When is The Sims 4 going free? Find out how you can claim the Base Game!
The Sims 4 Base Game is going completely free. Yup, that’s right. Zero dollars.
After 8 years the 4th installment of The Sims Franchise is getting a Free To Play treatment. No, not the one you’ve probably seen with Mobile games.
Free to Play
The Base Game services regular Base Game Patch Updates along with SDX Drops, with DLC Content split into 4 categories:
- Expansion Packs ($40 USD)
- Game Packs ($20 USD)
- Stuff Packs ($10 USD)
- Kits ($5USD)
..or prices equivalent to your local currency.
Sims 4 Base Game is becoming a tool for many players with the game going free. If they want to unlock additional experiences, worlds, items and content they have Paid DLC.

The Base Game going free is an excellent thing for CC Creators and Modders alike who share their passion with the community and deliver free CC and Mods to the players. With everyone getting a copy who knows what talent will come next?
When is Sims 4 going free?
The Sims 4 Base Game will become available for PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation Players on October 18th, 2022.
The set time for The Sims 4 launching for everyone is 10AM Pacific Time / 6PM British Time / 7PM Central European Time.
Or, you know, there’s also a handy countdown below. As soon as the timer turns zero you’ll be able to claim The Sims 4 Base Game as a free one!

Countdown to The Sims 4 Going Free
How to claim The Sims 4
After the counter turns zero, you’ll be able to claim The Sims 4 for free immediately from the following services:
Sims 4 Guides and Tutorials
The Sims 4 Base Game is full of new things to discover and learn. Play The Sims 4 the way its meant to be played and learn all the Tips & Tricks. Cheats, Guides, Walkthroughs and more – all in one handy place!
The Sims 4 Base Game becoming accessible for everyone is only a part of what’s to come. Stay tuned on Sims Community for News & Updates from The Sims Summit!