As such, they will continue to develop and release fresh content for the aging sim into the foreseeable future. In a financial report from May 2021, EA said The Sims 4 had almost 36 million players and had delivered its sixth consecutive year of franchise growth.Īlso see: The Sims: 22 Years and CountingĮA anticipates welcoming lots of new players to the game and said its team is more dedicated than ever to creating new and meaningful experiences. The game has been a resounding success, with EA announcing in early 2019 that it had already generated more than $1 billion in lifetime revenue. As the name suggests, it is the fourth mainline entry in the series and a direct sequel to The Sims 3 which arrived in 2009. The Sims 4 launched in September 2014, nearly a year after Grand Theft Auto V (my how time flies). From October 18, The Sims 4 will be free to download and play on Windows, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series.
What just happened? Electronic Arts is making one of its most popular social simulation games free to play starting next month.
