Here’s How You Can Play The Sims 4 for Free on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation

How to download and play The Sims 4 is free (photo: Twitter @TheSims)

JAKARTA - The Sims has indeed become a very popular game from time to time. In September, EA said it would make The Sims 4 free on all platforms.

EA delivers on its promise, now you can play the base game from The Sims 4 on PC (via the EA app, Origin, and Steam), PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

But if you're still confused about how to download games both on PC and on consoles, here's what you should do:

How to Play The Sims 4 Free on PC

1. Go to the EA website to download and install the EA app (if you're using a PC) or go to Origin (if you're using a Mac), or via Steam.
2. Log in or create a new EA account via the platform of your choice. There have several ways to register, namely by using another account such as Google, Facebook, or Steam.
3. In the search bar, type The Sims 4. Then click the title, then click the Download button.
4. Select the location where you want to install the game on your device. Or, if you have a custom folder, you can simply click Next at the bottom of the screen.
5. Once the game is installed, you can launch it using any platform you downloaded it to.

How to Play The Sims 4 Free on Consoles

Downloading or installing The Sims 4 game on consoles like Xbox and Playstation is very simple.

You just need to find The Sims 4 in your console store and hit Download. After that the game will be installed on your console, and you can start playing it for free after that.