Re: Will The Sims 4 possibly be available for free download again anytime soon?

@prettycupcakes21  The Sims 4 base game was available for free two years ago, for a week or two, but I believe that's the only time this happened.  Other than that, the base game often goes on sale for $5 U.S. (or the rough equivalent), and expansions for $20.  So if you're patient, you might be able to afford both.

As for how to buy without a credit card, a few stores sell EA Wallet cards: you buy one worth $20 or $50, you add it to your Origin account, and you can apply the funds to purchases.  Last I checked, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart all sold them, although perhaps not all stores have the cards in stock.