The Sims 4 anniversary

The Sims 4 hits 30 million players with massive pandemic bump

Electronic Arts announced today during its latest earnings report that The Sims 4 has reached 30 million players.

The Sims 4 launched back in 2014, but it has had amazing legs. The life-simulation game has seen tremendous growth this year alone. Back in January, EA noted that The Sims 4 had over 20 million players. This means the game has reached 10 million new people this year.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.