
What Time Will The Sims 4 Be Free?
Read here for the latest news on The Sims 4 free-to-play update including the time it will release across all time zones.
The Sims 4 has announced it will become free-to-play for all new players this October 18. For existing Sims 4 players, today is the last day they can download The Sims 4 Desert Luxe kit for free. Read here for full details on what time The Sims 4 is expected to launch as free-to-play, across all time zones.
- Check out our guide on how you can claim The Sims 4 Desert Luxe kit for free whilst you still can.
When Can You Play The Sims 4 For Free?
The Sims 4 is expected to launch as free-to-play alongside the Behind The Sims Summit, a live-stream event which will unveil further game updates. You can expect this at the following times subject to time zones:
- 10 am PT (Pacific Time)
- 1 pm ET (Eastern Time)
- 5 pm GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
- 6 pm BST (British Summer Time)
- For further information on Sims 4 updates, check out our guide to The Sims 4 October update which features new clothing items and a new Sims trait.

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