If you want to avoid the risks of cracking your game, EA frequently offers legitimate freebies:

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While official DLCs are paid content, there are some free resources available for Sims 4 players:

EA frequently runs massive sales (often during holidays or "Season of Selves" events) where packs are discounted by 30% to 50% .