SimGuru Emory posted this in a since deleted tweet. Last time we were told sims 4 has sold over 5 million copies with a 5 million pin, and now it's 10m. Discuss, and keep it civil! Has the sims 4 sold 10 million copies world wide? I think so! All the badges are organized by pack, and the only ones with numbers are right below the base game badge :) https://simsvip.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG-9710-1.jpg

That’s impressive as the Sims 2 did 6 million+ on PC, and Sims 3 did 7+ million. Sims 2 is over 13 million all platforms in 2012, Sims 3 was at 10 million all platforms in 2014. That said, we’re in an age where piracy is harder as it stops people exploring the full game and is super buggy which forces people to buy. So there’s provably plenty of people who downloaded 2 & 3 illegally as it was easier. So that’s an advantage to 4 overall.Still, it’s awesome that it’s hit such a huge milestone so early in it’s supposed life span. Guess that’s why they’re keeping it going, it’s not slowing down.

It helps that Sims 4 has a ton of packs that often go on sale on Origin. The stuff pack sales alone probably contributed a lot to Sims 4's sales.If the golden pins represent significant base game patches, what does the sim with the plus sign represent? The gender options patch?

"icmnfrsh;c-16562584" wrote:It helps that Sims 4 has a ton of packs that often go on sale on Origin. The stuff pack sales alone probably contributed a lot to Sims 4's sales.If the golden pins represent significant base game patches, what does the sim with the plus sign represent? The gender options patch?The 10m sales would be base game only, not all packs combined.

So I recently watched the video where SimGuruLydnsay confirmed that TS4 sold over 5 million and realized that the interview was taken during a City Living pre-release event, rather than after the toddler update as I previously thought. This further confirms these pins refer to TS4’s sales numbers.https://www.youtube.com/wGt3AW_ROQ0(around 3:00 into this video she’s asked about the 5 million rumor)

Sims 4: 10 million units sold? | EA Forums

JackJack_Morris
7 years ago
That’s impressive as the Sims 2 did 6 million+ on PC, and Sims 3 did 7+ million.

Sims 2 is over 13 million all platforms in 2012, Sims 3 was at 10 million all platforms in 2014.

That said, we’re in an age where piracy is harder as it stops people exploring the full game and is super buggy which forces people to buy.
So there’s provably plenty of people who downloaded 2 & 3 illegally as it was easier.
So that’s an advantage to 4 overall.

Still, it’s awesome that it’s hit such a huge milestone so early in it’s supposed life span. Guess that’s why they’re keeping it going, it’s not slowing down.
icemanfresh
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
It helps that Sims 4 has a ton of packs that often go on sale on Origin. The stuff pack sales alone probably contributed a lot to Sims 4's sales.

If the golden pins represent significant base game patches, what does the sim with the plus sign represent? The gender options patch?
Brindleton
7 years ago
This is really great news!
zeldagirl180
7 years ago
"icmnfrsh;c-16562584" wrote:
It helps that Sims 4 has a ton of packs that often go on sale on Origin. The stuff pack sales alone probably contributed a lot to Sims 4's sales.

If the golden pins represent significant base game patches, what does the sim with the plus sign represent? The gender options patch?

The 10m sales would be base game only, not all packs combined.
elelunicy
New Spectator
7 years ago
So I recently watched the video where SimGuruLydnsay confirmed that TS4 sold over 5 million and realized that the interview was taken during a City Living pre-release event, rather than after the toddler update as I previously thought. This further confirms these pins refer to TS4’s sales numbers.

https://www.youtube.com/wGt3AW_ROQ0

(around 3:00 into this video she’s asked about the 5 million rumor)
zeldagirl180
7 years ago
"kaitlyn0;c-16564673" wrote:
Great news!

Slightly unrelated, but what do the yellow pins represent?

In the top left? They represent major patches to sims 4. Ghosts, pools, new careers, toddlers, cas update.
cookiesuzette
7 years ago
Not surprised at all. Seasons certainly seals the deal. This expansion is full of new gameplay so I am finally back to playing every day and learning how to negotiate the ins and outs of it. Sometimes I find it a bit daunting with all the new interfaces but I am thoroughly impressed with how much more immersive the game has suddenly become. I would not be surprised at all if the numbers keep rising.
Writin_Reg
7 years ago
"icmnfrsh;c-16562584" wrote:
It helps that Sims 4 has a ton of packs that often go on sale on Origin. The stuff pack sales alone probably contributed a lot to Sims 4's sales.

If the golden pins represent significant base game patches, what does the sim with the plus sign represent? The gender options patch?

When they give a numbers sold button - that is for base game only. It is not the number of the base game with all the packs.
Cinebar
7 years ago
I noticed that button doesn't have a plumbbob which is always associated with the pc version. Is this for the mobile games since it is different?
Writin_Reg
7 years ago
"Cinebar;c-16570655" wrote:
I noticed that button doesn't have a plumbbob which is always associated with the pc version. Is this for the mobile games since it is different?

Mobile is free - it does not get "# sold" buttons, and that Guru sharing the pic of his pins is one of our pc/mac Guru's.