The Sims 4 Marketplace Is Coming to Consoles Soon — Kits Removed from PlayStation and Microsoft Stores
Less than a month after the launch of The Sims 4 Marketplace on PC and Mac, EA is preparing the platform for consoles. The first sign came with the sudden removal of all Kits from the PlayStation Store on April 14. On April 16, the same will happen to the Microsoft Store catalog. An official console launch date hasn't been announced yet, but judging by the timing, it shouldn't be long now.
What's Happening to Kits on Consoles?
On April 14, The Sims Team announced via the official The Sims Direct X account that all Kits had been removed from the PlayStation Store. On April 16, they will also be removed from the Microsoft Store. The reason: preparing the Marketplace for all platforms.
Here is the full message:
This means console players are temporarily unable to purchase new Kits. Existing purchases will likely remain in their libraries, but EA hasn't clarified how access to already owned content will work during the transition period.
When Will the Marketplace Launch on Consoles?
EA hasn't given an exact date. However, logic suggests that if Kits are being removed from PlayStation and Microsoft Stores, the move to an in‑game platform is imminent. The launch will likely happen within the next few days or weeks. When the Marketplace launched on PC, a similar process took about a day: Kits disappeared from third‑party stores, and the Marketplace became available the next day.
Console players should prepare for all Kits (including official Maxis Kits) to be sold exclusively through the in‑game Marketplace and only for the Moola currency. The upside: Kits can be downloaded and installed without restarting the game. The downside: Moola must be purchased in bundles (200, 500, 1,000, etc.), not at exact prices.
For now, purchasing new Kits is temporarily unavailable, but existing purchases will remain safe. EA has promised that previously bought Kits will stay in players' libraries. However, exactly how they will be displayed and downloaded during the transition period has not yet been clarified.
We've previously covered the Marketplace, and we suggest refreshing your memory to get the full picture:
- The first creator‑made sets and community reaction, with players accusing creators of copying existing items.
- The Marketplace being cracked within 72 hours of launch and the "weekly drops" scheme.
- New sets, including spring decor by BrazenLotus and the Japandi living room sequel by SixamCC.
The removal of Kits from the PlayStation and Microsoft Stores is the clearest sign yet that the Marketplace is coming to consoles soon. Console players will need to be patient: new Kits are temporarily unavailable, but soon they'll gain access to the full catalog of creator‑made sets and a unified purchase system. Hopefully, EA won't delay the launch and will provide clear guidance on the transition.
