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The Sims 4was released all the way back in 2014, yet is still going strong, with regular updates and a steady stream of DLC releases. Now that the base game is completely free to play, it’s also more accessible than ever before. You can download and play at no cost, and enjoy the regular free updates still being added to the game. If you want to dive deeper, there is a mountain of DLC to explore, which is often on sale.
With this in mind, we’ve created this directory to bring together all our guides, reviews, lists, and more. No matter if you are a builder, storyteller, stylist, or any combination of these player types, there’s sure to be something for you here. We even have details of modding, custom content, and cheat codes, if you want to take your game in a new direction without the cost.
Updated December, 2024:After the launch of Life & Death, we’ve made sure our directory is fully up to date with all our lists, guides, reviews and features for The Sims 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Platforms Is The Sims 4 Available On?
The Sims 4 was initially released just forWindows PCin September 2014, with aMac version for OS Xfollowing in February 2015. There was an initial delay for console releases, with thePlayStation 4 and Xbox Oneversions not hitting shelves until November 2017.
After a few months of catch-up,all four platforms are now in sync for DLC releases,which are pushed out at the same time across PC, Mac, and console.
What’s The Difference Between The Sims 4 On PC/Mac And On Console?
Unlike previous releases,The Sims 4 is not a completely different game across platforms.However, while the core gameplay is the same, there aresome differencesbetween the two.The following features are not supported on the console versionsof the game:
Save games cannot be transferredbetween game versions.
Is The Sims 4 Free?
Yes!The Sims 4 base game is completely free for all platforms. You will have free access to the core game, as well as all base game updates.
You can find The Sims 4 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on theXbox Store and PlayStation Storerespectively, while the PC and Mac versions are available through theEA App.
If you prefer, you’re able to also find theWindowsVersionof the game, along with DLC, onSteam, and Epic Games Store.However,you will need an Origin/EA account to log into the gameand play.
DLC Overviews
The Sims 4 Base Game is free to play, but many fans will begin tolook at the DLC optionsif they play a lot. There are currentlyfour different types of DLC,and a lot of content in each category, which can make choosing overwhelming. However, we havea range of reviews and overviewsto help.
Firstly, here’swhat you can expect from each type of DLC.
Expansion Packs
Expansionsare thelargest packs, costing $39.99in the US. They focus onadding several new featuresacross the game.Biggameplay additionsare the main focus, backed up with alarge range of complimentary furniture, build items, and clothing.Expansions also includea new world- except for Seasonswhich overhauled the existing ones instead.
Game Packs
Game packsare essentiallymore limited expansion packsand arehalf the price at $19.99.They alsocover all three main areas of gameplaybut are smaller scale. They will tend tofocus on substantial but smaller gameplay concepts, backed up bysmaller worlds and more limited selections of items and clothing.
Stuff Packs
Stuff packswere the budget pack for a long time,priced at $9.99, and have morefocus on clothing and build and buy items.They will usually includeminor gameplay additions, but these tend to belinked to specific items.With these packsthe later they came out the more content they tend to have.The early packs are quite sparse, while the morerecent ones have more gameplay additionsas well as the expected items.
Kits
Kits are designed tofocus on a specific areaof the game, eithergameplay, building, or create a sim(although currently there is only one gameplay kit) They then offer asmall amount of items in a niche theme for $4.99.
Below arelinks to overviews for all DLC packs to date.For more recent larger packs there are also somescored and unscored reviews.
Home Chef Hustle Overview
Lore And Trivia
The Sims 4 has a lot oflore and triviasurrounding it. Below we’ve put together articles aboutSims history and lore, the manypop culture references, rankings ofdifferent features, and someopinion piecesabout the game. There are also someinterviews with Sims creators and the Sims development team. We’ve even got the most important things covered;all the places you’re able to woohoo and all the ways you can kill your Sims. For science, obviously.
Interviews
Base Game Guides
The Sims 4 Base Game is now freeand with continual updates there is a lot to discover. These guides cover thegameplay aspects of The Sims 4.While some may include information on a few extras from DLC, all will containinformation relevant to anyone enjoying the latest version of the base game.
Create A Sim and Appearance
Building Mode Essentials
These guides will help anyone who wants tolearn more about building in The Sims 4.We coverthe worldsin the game, as well asdifferent build features.There are also sometop tips for building, as well as a number ofinspirational builds.
Inspirational Builds
Careers And Freelancing
There areseveral types of careersin The Sims 4 and since they are so important we’vesplit down all our guidesto help you get ahead. If you want tolearn of thetraditional careers,work-from-homeroles,part-timejobs, oractive careers,we have it all.
Making Money
Challenges And Scenarios
Many Simmers usechallenges and scenariosto add anew level of difficultyto the game andset themselves goals. Here we have information about both, so you can decidewhich challenges or scenarios suit your gameplay style.
Challenges
Mods And Custom Content
Mods and custom contentcan reallychange the way your game looks, as well as how it plays. These guides willexplain how mods and custom content work,as well as highlightsome of our favourite resources.
Best Mods
Which DLC Should I Buy?
Which DLC is best for you depends on a lot of different things. This is why we’ve pulled togetherlists of the best DLC for different gameplay styles. There are alsoreviews for the most recent larger DLC packs.
DLC Reviews
DLC - Expansions
Theseguidesare allspecific to different expansions. If you need help with an expansion-specific mechanic, you’ll find it here.
Life & Death
DLC - Game Packs
Game Packscan also have somenew mechanics and featuresto get used to. Theseguides will helpyou get the most out of your DLC.
All packs listed in order of release
Werewolves
DLC - Stuff Packs
Stuff packsmostly steer away from gameplay. However, for those that do you’ll instead findguides to the content you may expect in each pack.For the more complex stuff packs, there are also someguides for new features.
Home Chef Hustle
DLC - Kits
Kitsare the smallest of packs, so instead of guides, you cansee our rankings of all the released kits, as well aswhat’s included in each one.
