EA is giving away The Sims 4 for free on Mac for a limited time
The Sims 4, the latest game in the popular Sims series, is completely free to download right now for Windows PC and Mac. The Sims publisher, EA, is giving away the standard version of the game until May 28th, through the EA Origin launcher.
There is no catch; all you need to do is download the game through Origin before the end of the promotion and the game is yours to keep, saving you $40!
The Sims 4 launched on Mac in 2015 following its initial release on Windows PC in 2014. The game allows your to create you own virtual character (sim) and play-out its live, from putting it through school, to finding love, building a house and starting a career.
How to download a free copy of The Sims 4:
- Download and open the EA Origin PC app
- Sign into your Origin account (or create a new one)
- After signing in, go to the “My Home” tab
- Click on the “Free Sims 4” promotion (remember: the offer only lasts until May 28th)
- Choose The Sims 4 standard edition when prompted
- Complete the on-screen instructions to begin downloading the game
- Wait for the download to complete
- Once the game is downloaded and installed, open the “My Game Library” tab and click The Sims 4 icon to start the game
In addition to offering the base game for free, EA has discounted the DLC packs Life of the Party, Up all Night, and the Awesome Animal Hats pack for a limited time only too.
Be quick! The game is only available for free until 10 a.m. PST on May 28.