Additionally, many free updates have been released throughout the game's lifespan that include major features and additions to the game, such as the addition of swimming pools, toddler Sim life stage and terrain tools. Eleven expansion packs, ten 'game packs', eighteen 'stuff packs', and eight 'kits' have been released the most recent expansion pack is Cottage Living, released on July 22, 2021. The Sims 4 has received many paid downloadable content packs since its release. The Sims 4 focuses on its improved character creation and house building tools, as well as deeper in-game simulation with the new emotion and personality systems for Sims.

Versions for macOS were released worldwide on February 17, 2015, and PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles worldwide on November 17, 2017. It was announced on May 6, 2013, and released in September 2014 for Microsoft Windows. It is the fourth major title in The Sims series.

The Sims 4 is a 2014 social simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.

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