he 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, and 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] Nine expansion packs have been released. The most recent is Eco Lifestyle, which was released on June 5, 2020. There have also been sixteen "stuff packs" and eight "game packs" released for this generation, as well as free updates that include major changes such as the addition of a toddler life stage.
