Is The Sims 4 Multiplayer?
The Sims 4 markets itself as a simulation game with countless possibilities when playing through the lives of sim families. As a traditionally single-player game, the question of if The Sims 4 has multiplayer or ever will have multiplayer is a contested one. Read on for everything we know so far regarding Sims 4 multiplayer.
- Check out our Sims 4 Werewolves review to see if the newest game pack is worth picking up for yourself.
Is The Sims 4 Multiplayer?
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The Sims 4 is currently available across all consoles and PCs. Currently, there is no multiplayer system in place, despite it being a commonly asked question from The Sims fans. Previous forays into multiplayer for the franchise have included, The Sims Online in 2002 and The Sims: Bustin' Out in 2003, both of which had their servers shut down in 2008.
The Sims Online has been quoted by EA representatives previously when talking about future plans for The Sims 4, notably in 2020, Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson said "We will always stay true to our inspiration, escape, creation, and self-improvement motivations, that this notion of social interactions and competition – like the kind of things that were actually present in The Sims Online many, many years ago – that they will start to become part of the ongoing Sims experience in the years to come".
The hint of possible online multiplayer features in future sims titles is a tantalising one, but as of writing, no concrete promises have been issued on the matter from developers, Maxis. Stay tuned for any further multiplayer updates and news on The Sims 4.
- Check out our Sims 4 Werewolves cheat guide for all the cheats you need to become an alpha wolf.
Sims 4 Multiplayer Mod
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The Sims 4 multiplayer mod is currently the only way to play The Sims 4 with your friends. Created by S4MP, this mod allows you to play as a sim in a shared household with your friends online or via a local connection. The mod has been in circulation since 2019 and is continually updated to work in tandem with new Sims packs and expansions. To use the mod, you'll first need to download it to your mods folder, enable script mods in the settings menu in The Sims, and then make sure you have the same save file as your friends that have the same level of progress before you start. This mod is well established and has featured across many sims players' channels, as always use discretion as mods can affect gameplay and save files.
- Read our Sims 4 Werewolves lore guide for information on how the newest game pack fits in with established occult lore in The Sims franchise.
