How to download Sims 4 on laptop for free

PSA: You can get Sims 4 for FREE on your laptop or PC right now.

For some reason, EA are allowing you to download the Sims 4 to PC and Mac for absolutely no cost via their Origin store – and there is no catch.

So if you want to relive the days of building your dream house, setting up your Sims to WooHoo, and then deleting the steps when they go for an innocent dip in the pool – today is your lucky day.

How to download Sims 4 on laptop for free

Can't wait to build houses like this!!!

You can get Sims 4 for free on the Origin website until May 28th, so relax and take your time – you have a week to download it. And it doesn't expire after the offer, once you've downloaded you can keep the game forever.

Here's how to get Sims 4 for free via the EA Origin store:

– Visit the Origin site here.

– Select the "Get it for free" option.

– Choose your edition (the free one, obviously).

– You then have to sign in with your EA account, or make one if you don't have one already.

– Then add the game to your account.

How to download Sims 4 on laptop for free

Here's how to get Sims 4 for free on the EA Origin website

Some users have said they had to add the game to their wishlist first, and then download it from there – but that could be a website glitch for some people.

But that is literally it, you have The Sims 4 on your computer for free with no catch.

How to download Sims 4 on laptop for free

The Sims 4 game description says you can then: "Enjoy the power to create and control people in a virtual world where there are no rules.

"Express your creativity as you customise your Sims' distinct appearances and unique personalities. Choose their fashions, select their hairstyles, and give them life aspirations.

"Effortlessly build your Sims the perfect homes with the all-new room-based Build Mode, choosing your favourite designs and décor. Develop your Sims’ relationships, pursue new careers, and shape the rich and entertaining moments of their lives.

"Explore beautiful worlds with unique environments and travel to neighbourhoods where you can visit venues and meet other interesting Sims. Be powerful and free, have fun, and play with life!"

With this download you get the standard Sims 4 game, without any expansion packs. It is available on PCs, laptops and Macs but not Play Station or Xbox. The game requires around 10GB of storage to be downloaded.

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Posted on May 22, 2019   Updated on May 20, 2021, 12:03 pm CDT

The Sims 4 is one of this generation’s most successful series, despite EA’s ongoing troubles, and now you can get it absolutely free. The home- and family-building franchise is part of a limited-time promotion, but you’ll get to keep the game forever. Here’s how to get The Sims 4 for free.

How to get The Sims 4 for free

First, you’ll need to download Origin, which is basically EA’s version of Steam. EA keeps all their first-party games there, like Apex Legends, Anthem, and Battlefield 5. Go to the Origin homepage and click the “download” link on the left-hand side of the page. Origin works on both PC and Mac, so no worries there.

Once you’ve done that, go ahead and find the Sims 4 page, where you’ll see the basic version of the game is being “sold” for free. That basic edition doesn’t come with any of the downloadable content, or DLC, like the deluxe edition does, but did we mention it’s free?

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It’s worth noting that if you purchase Origin Access Basic ($4.99 a month or $29.99 per year), you can get the basic version for free. If you purchase Origin Access Premier ($14.99 per month or $99.99 per year), you can get the deluxe edition for free. Here’s the FAQ page that breaks down the differences.

The Sims 4 normally sells for $39.99, so this isn’t a bad time to grab the game if you think you’ll ever give it a shot.

H/T CNET

*First Published: May 22, 2019, 7:45 pm CDT

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How to download Sims 4 on laptop for free

How do I install Sims 4 for free?

How do I install Sims 4 for free?.
Install the Origin or EA app and sign in. Download Origin or EA app. Install it on your computer. Open the app. ... .
Try Sims 4 for free. On Origin or EA app, under Store, go to Browse games and then Sims 4 as shown in the screenshot. Click on Try first. Then, click on Add to Game Library..

Is Sims 4 still free?

The Sims 4 will be free-to-play permanently on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X.

Which Sims is free on laptop?

Yes, that's right, you can now play The Sims 4, completely free*, thanks to our friends at Origin. You can now download The Sims 4 to your Origin Game Library and get 48 hours of Simming.

Where can I download Sims for free?

Go to the Origin homepage and click the “download” link on the left-hand side of the page. Origin works on both PC and Mac, so no worries there. Once you've done that, go ahead and find the Sims 4 page, where you'll see the basic version of the game is being “sold” for free.