The Sims 4 is a
life simulation video game developed by
Maxis and
The Sims Studio and published by
Electronic Arts.
The Sims 4 was originally announced on May 6, 2013, and was released in North America on September 2, 2014 for
Microsoft Windows. A Mac compatible version of the software was made available for digital download on February 17, 2015.
The Sims 4 is the first PC game to top all-format charts in two years. The game has received mixed reviews since its release.