
From there, players can search for The Sims 4 in the search bar located on the left or top of the UI, depending on the app the EA App also currently has a special advertisement on the home page for the game that players can click to take them directly to the Sims 4 store page, where they can download and play The Sims 4 for free.Ĭonsole players will have a much easier time downloading The Sims 4 for free than those playing the game on the computer, as they won't need an EA account and won't need to download additional software. Once either program is installed and opened, players will have the option to quickly make an account if they don't have one already. You can expect more frequent updates in The Sims 4 thanks to the SDX system now being in place.Whether players are using Origin or the EA App, they will need to have an account with EA in order to download The Sims 4.

If you’re thinking you want more, that’s fine too, as a small collection of holiday themed items are on the way next week. This first update is available to download now. Then, once you have done a quick download, you’ll restart the game, which will add the new content into the game. You’ll notice when you boot up The Sims 4 that there will be a notification telling you about the SDX update. The first SDX update includes a single hairstyle, so definitely something minor, but free content is free content. Examples given at the time included a new Build mode or Create A Sim content, or tiny game fixes that don’t need a full Game Update to be delivered. They are small updates, which are designed to bring more frequent updates in the game.

Maxis detailed the new micro-updates that would be coming to The Sims 4 back in October.
