The Sims 4

The Sims 4

Role-playing (RPG) • Simulator
2014

The Sims 4 is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG)/Simulator game releasing on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on September 2, 2014.

Developed by The Sims Studio, Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.

Release Date: 09/03/2014

Released
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Story

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.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox One

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Simulator

Developers

  • The Sims Studio
  • Maxis

Publisher

  • Electronic Arts

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personThird personBird view / Isometric

Part of

  • The Sims franchise

Ratings & Reviews

67%
Critic Score
15 reviews
73%
User Score
570 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyComedySandboxRomance

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

life simulationcasualcharacter customizationmanagementcutebuildingfunnyrelaxing

Game Engine

Built with SmartSim

Release Information

Primary Release Date

September 2, 2014

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox One

November 17, 2017
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

September 4, 2014
Europe
September 4, 2014
Australia
September 2, 2014
North America

PlayStation 4

November 17, 2017
Worldwide

Mac

February 17, 2015
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for The Sims 4 on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with The Sims 4, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Sims 4