The Sims 4
by The Sims Studio · published by Electronic Arts
Released September 2, 2014 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.
About The Sims 4
Unleash your imagination and create a unique world of Sims that's an expression of you! Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes, and much more with The Sims 4. Life, and Sims, are yours to control. Customize your unique Sims, design their homes & take them on wild adventures through celebdom, romance, holidays and more.
Choose how Sims look, act, and dress. Determine how they’ll live out each day. Design and build incredible homes for every family, then decorate with your favorite furnishings and décor. Travel to different neighborhoods where you can meet other Sims and learn about their lives. Discover beautiful locations with distinctive environments, and go on spontaneous adventures. Manage the ups and downs of Sims’ everyday lives and see what happens when you play out realistic or fantastical scenarios. Tell your stories your way while developing relationships, pursuing careers and life aspirations, and immersing yourself in an extraordinary game where the possibilities are endless.
Release dates by platform
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | 64 Bit Required. Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | 64 Bit Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
The Sims 4 FAQ
When did The Sims 4 come out?
The Sims 4 was released on September 2, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.
Is The Sims 4 on PlayStation 5?
No. The Sims 4 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.
Is The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. The Sims 4 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.
Is The Sims 4 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Sims 4 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac.
Who is making The Sims 4?
The Sims 4 is developed by The Sims Studio and Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
Is The Sims 4 multiplayer?
No. The Sims 4 is single player only.
Is The Sims 4 free to play?
Yes, The Sims 4 is free to play on Steam.
Is The Sims 4 good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 86% of 201,255 reviews are positive. Critics average 67/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Sims 4?
The minimum GPU is 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon…. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Sims 4 system requirements page.
The Sims series
22 games in release order
- The Sims
- SimsVille
- The Sims Online
- The Sims Bustin' Out
- The Sims 2
- The Sims: Life Stories
- The Sims Pet Stories
- The Sims: Bowling
- The Sims Pool
- MySims
- The Sims 2: Castaway
- The Sims DJ
- The Sims Carnival: Bumper Blast
- The Sims Castaway Stories
- The Sims 3
- The Sims Medieval
- The Sims Medieval: Limited Edition
- The Sims Social
- The Sims 3: Pets
- The Sims FreePlay
- The Sims 4
- The Sims Mobile
