The Sims 4 is a 2014 life simulation video game developed by the Redwood Shores studio of Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth major title in The Sims series and was originally announced on May 6, 2013. It was released in North America on September 2, 2014, for Microsoft Windows.[1] A Mac-compatible version of the game was released on February 17, 2015.[2] The Sims 4 is the first PC game to top all-format charts in two years.[3] The game has received mixed reviews since its release, with the majority of criticism directed towards its lack of content.[4]
The Sims 4 has received numerous downloadable content packs. Eleven expansion packs, ten „game packs“, eighteen „stuff packs“ and four „kits“ have been released; the most recent expansion pack is Cottage Living, which was released on July 22, 2021. There have also been free updates that include major features, such as the addition of swimming pools and a toddler life stage.