Enjoy Snowy Escape THIS Weekend – starting NOW!
The Sims Team announced their latest FREE Trial Weekend for The Sims 4!
This time around you’re able to get your hands on The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack for FREE this weekend. Similar to previous weekend trials this one will last for approximately 3 full days – until January 10th, 2022 when it ends on 10AM Pacific Time.
Unfortunately all Expansion Pack Trials are exclusive to Origin, meaning that you can only try Snowy Escape if you’re playing The Sims 4 on PC or Mac.
You can get the free trial version of Snowy Escape right now on Origin!
It’s also worth noting that Snowy Escape, along with other Expansion Packs are currently 50% off on Origin! You can get the pack for half the price by January 11th at 10AM PT.
For more information about the trial check out the Frequently Asked Questions below:
Snowy Escape Trial – FAQ
When does The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Trial take place?
The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Trial will be available between the following dates and times:
- Start:
January 7, 2022
10:00AM PST / 18:00 UTC- End:
January 10, 2022
10:00AM PST / 18:00 UTCDuring this time, you will be able to play as much Snowy Escape as you like.
What do I need to know about the Snowy Escape Trial?
There are a few prerequisites to using the Snowy Escape Trial.
You must:
- Have the most up to date version of The Sims 4 installed on your PC/Mac
- Have the most up to date version of Origin installed on your PC/Mac. EA app is not currently supported by the Snowy Escape trial.
- Claim the Snowy Escape through the Origin client, Origin.com or from The Sims 4 Main Menu.
What can I use in The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack during the Trial?
You will be able to use every part of Snowy Escape including the beautiful mountain town of Mt. Komorebi where you can test your Sim’s skill and endurance with mountainside activites such as snowboarding and rockclimbing or discover your inner zen in the natural hot springs or while unwinding over hot pot around a kotatsu table. If you are more of a creative Simmer then all of the pack content is available to you in CAS and Build mode.
Can I run The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack Trial on my PC/Mac?
If you have the latest version of Origin and your PC or Mac meets The Sims 4 minimum and recommended system requirements then you can take part in the Snowy Escape Trial
Can I play The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack Trial on PlayStation or Xbox consoles?
Currently our DLC Trials are only compatible with the Origin client for PC and Mac.
Can I play The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack Trial with an EA Play subscription?
Yes. If you have an active EA Play or EA Play Pro subscription for PC, you can download The Sims 4 from Origin, claim the Snowy Escape Trial and play with the pack content.
Can I play The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack Trial with The Sims 4 Legacy Edition?
No, The Sims 4 Legacy Edition does not support pack Trials. You must have the latest version of The Sims 4 and Origin to take part in the Trial.
Can I play The Sims 4 Snowy Escape Expansion Pack Trial with The Sims 4 Trial?
Yes. If you do not currently own The Sims 4 and haven’t previously used The Sims 4 Trial, you can claim the 48 hour trial from Origin and the Snowy Escape Trial and try out everything in one go.
Why does it ask me to Restart The Sims 4 when switching between Trial Saves and my existing Saves?
The Sims 4 will ask you if you want to restart your game so that it can include or exclude the Snowy Escape Trial from your current session.
Selecting to restart when going back to a non-trial save will keep the Snowy Escape Trial on your PC/Mac for when you want to come back to the trial later. When you want to play with Snowy Escape again, load a saved game or start a new trial save and you’ll be asked to restart the game so that Snowy Escape can be included in your session for as long as the trial is available.
Can I use my saves with the Trial?
Yes. If you want to put Snowy Escape into saved games you have already created, you can. Simply select your Save from the LOAD screen on the Main Menu and when asked if you want to PLAY WITH TRIAL? Select Yes, Start as New Trial Save. Once you do that, The Sims 4 will make a copy of your save to use with the trial and lets you save your progress without affecting your original saved game files.
I created a new Trial save based on my existing save, how do I tell the difference?
If you load an existing save while using the Snowy Escape Trial, we will copy your save and rename it for you so that it can be identified as a Trial save. Once you have loaded your save, you can hit Save to finish applying the Trial to your save game. If you do not save your session, you will still have a Trial save but it will not use Snowy Escape and you will be able to use the save without the Trial content.
What happens to my Trial Saved Games when the trial ends?
Your saves created while using the Snowy Escape Trial will still be available after the trial ends. If you choose to add Snowy Escape to your collection, you will be able to pick up where your saves left off.
I created a new Trial save based on my existing save, how do I tell the difference?
If you load an existing save while using the Snowy Escape Trial, we will copy your save and rename it for you so that it can be identified as a Trial save. Once you have loaded your save, you can hit Save to finish applying the Trial to your save game. If you do not save your session, you will still have a Trial save but it will not use Snowy Escape and you will be able to use the save without the Trial content.
What happens to my Trial Saved Games when the trial ends?
Your saves created while using the Snowy Escape Trial will still be available after the trial ends. If you choose to add Snowy Escape to your collection, you will be able to pick up where your saves left off.
AFTER THE TRIAL
The Trial has ended. Now what?
Snowy Escape will stay installed on your machine and if you purchase Snowy Escape, you will be ready to start playing with your content straight away.
If you have decided that you do want to remove Snowy Escape Trial from your PC/Mac follow these quick steps.
PC Steps
- Find your The Sims 4 installation directory (Default
C:Program Files (x86)Origin GamesThe Sims 4)- Look for a directory called
EP10- Select the directory, Right Click and select Delete
- This will move Snowy Escape to your Recycle Bin
- Right click on Recycle Bin and select Empty Recycle Bin to free up disk space
- If you decide to purchase Snowy Escape in the future, you will need to re-download the pack from Origin or EA app.
Mac Steps
- Find your The Sims 4 Packs directory (usually located in the same place as The Sims 4.app, which is located in
~/Applicationsby default)- Look for a directory called
EP10- Select the directory, Right Click and select Move to Trash
- This will move Snowy Escape to the Trash, and select Empty Trash to free up disk space
- If you decide to purchase Snowy Escape in the future, you will need to re-download the pack from Origin
