List of Features for DLC: Expansion, Game & Stuff Packs
The Sims 4 offers a solid base game with plenty to do, but we all know the best gameplay is ahead when the number of Expansion and other DLC increase the amount of features, and seeing those come together to give us all more to do in the game. Currently, The Sims 4 is on track to compete with The Sims 3's Expansions and Stuff Packs in price and value. We have two categories of addons for TS4 that add actual gameplay: full-blown Expansions and smaller, cheaper Game Packs.
Expansion Packs, Game Packs and Stuff Packs List
The following packs are listed in chronological order. You can see we've received content every couple months since The Sims 4's release date in 2014.
Players who know about the types of packs already can jump to read gameplay features of Expansions, Game Packs, and Stuff Packs.
How to Install Expansions and Game Packs: Click the 'i' for more information to see the addons you've purchased. You can install them individually from there.
Installing DLC EA Origin can sometimes be unintuitive. It's a good platform for downloading games, but the method for installing new GP/EP offerings is a little too... minimal, compared to the past. Each Sims 3 Expansion is listed individually, but Sims 4 DLC is listed under 'more info' (the i you see when clicking The Sims 4). Installing them is easy once you know how to access the list. You'll note that your time played is likely only counting time from when you launched the game from Origin. There's no way I've played only 18 hours.
The Sims 4 Expansion Packs
Expansion Packs typically provide a large amount of new gameplay content, revolving around a central theme. Expansion Packs primarily provide new game systems to add on to our existing selections. For example, Sims 4 Get to Work lets us control Sims at work, while the Sims 3 Pets gives the ability to have Cats, Dogs, and Horses. Many players expect this to eventually occur with The Sims 4 - but it's not guaranteed. Same with Weather, ala Sims 2 or 3 Seasons. In general, new types of buy mode objects, Skills and Careers are to be expected. Many will give us new Traits and Aspirations, as well as clothing and hair styles to help us customize our Sims. New neighborhoods give us new places for our Sims to reside and explore. Not all Expansions are created equal and what excites one player may be lackluster to another. Even day one, many players feel they get a lot of bang for their buck from an Expansion purchase, but many would prefer to buy the Expansion Pack when it is on sale.
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The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack Click for Guide Release Date: Mar 31, 2015 Major Gameplay Features:
Retail - Operate your own business. You can hire and promote, or even fire employees, accumulate points to buy retail perks, and sell just about anything in the game for a profit - even food!
Magnolia Promenade - The new area, which features four lots. It's perfect for setting up a retail store, and you can purchase/operate those that are already placed.
Active Careers - Explore three active career tracks, which allow you to follow your Sim at work. There, you'll complete objectives to raise your work performance and get promoted. Each Career features new objects for the home, so you can make areas fit your Sim's personality.
Detective - Solve crimes. You'll take on cases, and narrow down your suspect. Once you're ready to interrogate them, you can get them to cough up a confession. It's a fun Career with a lot of unique interactions.
Doctor - Diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries on patients after analyzing their symptoms to determine the illness. The Hospital is also where Sims can optionally go to have babies.
Scientist - Work in a lab, using the invention constructor to create new gadgetry. You'll have access to features that impact gameplay the most, allowing you to make loads of Simoleons easily. Plus, you can clone and transform many objects, along with Sims!
Two New Skills: Baking and Photography compliment the pack. You can sell baked goods along with other foods.
Aliens - The new life form introduced with the EP are Aliens. Sims can be abducted and males might have an Alien child. If you're friends with one, you can ask them to move in. You may just enjoy their powers of transmutation for collectibles, and their ability to read minds.
Sixam - the Alien homeworld of Sixam is beautiful, if a bit creepy. Collect Geodes, and some new miscellaneous collectibles (metals, crystals, plants, and an element) as well.
The Sims 4 Get Together Expansion Pack Click for Guide Release Date: December 8, 2015 Major Gameplay Features:
Clubs - Sims from child and up can form clubs and decide the activities those clubs will focus on, who can be involved by setting requirements ("No girls allowed!"), and even the clothing that will be worn. This will allow for hobby clubs for adults and kid clubs. What retail and active careers are to Get to Work, clubs are to Get Together. This is a major feature and sounds amazing!
Dance 'Clubs' - Obviously, Sims will get to visit clubs based on the screenshots already released. So both types of clubs you might imagine are in this pack.
DJ Skill - What would a dance club be without a DJ? Your Sim can level this skill and pump up the crowd.
Dance Skill - Dancing is now a skill, and Sims will get better at it naturally.
A New Town - Windenburg is a new town for Sims to live in, and will naturally feature the new types of hangouts included in the Expansion.
And more... - More is yet to be known, and there are many little details not appropriate for this list. Visit our thread on the Forum to learn more about Get Together and its features, as our members share information that they have gathered from official sources around the web.
The Sims 4 City Living Expansion Pack Click for Guide Release Date: November 1, 2016 Major Gameplay Features:
New City: San Myshuno - A new city setting, with several districts, tall buildings, and great scenery.
Apartments - You can't buy a home here, but you can rent an apartment. Apartments start low-priced, but huge luxurious penthouses are available to the wealthy.
Lot Traits - Lots now have traits, which can boost skill gains, and produce supernatural effects in the apartment. You can customize these traits to suit your needs. This feature was included in the base game via a patch preceding the Expansion's release.
Festivals - Festivals take place every Sim week, on various days and in various districts in the City. Compete in some festivals, learn new recipes by tasting dishes, and meet new Sims. If a Festival is in the same neighborhood, there is no loading screen.
Three New Careers - Sims can be Politicians, Critics, or earn money from Social Networking. These Careers have a work from home ability, which gives you a couple of tasks to complete while you work on their moderately difficult promotion requirements.
Singing Skill - The new singing skill works much like the guitar/piano skills. You can serenade Sims, license songs to make money, and watch your Sim progress from awful head-splitting noise to spot-on pitch and great tunes. The Expansion allows Sims to sing at least a dozen songs. Some of which are very catchy.
The Sims 4 Cats and Dogs Expansion Pack Click for Guide Release Date: November 10, 2017 Major Gameplay Features:
Play with Cats and Dogs! - These two main types of pets are very fleshed out in the expansion. Create-a-Pet is part of the CAS system and will let you select from many types of breeds, or or make a mixed breed.
Pet Traits - Customize your furry companions with traits just as you would Sims, making them hyper, independent, or smart. Dozens of traits are available for each type of animal.
Veterinarian Career - Run your own veterinary practice, by hiring employees, leveling up your vet skill, and trying to cure sick puppies and kittens.
Train Animals - the new animal training skill will let you teach your pets tricks and to be more household friendly, such as going outside instead of on the floor. As you level up, you learn to teach new tricks.
New Aspirations and Traits - Make your Sim a cat or dog lover, or pursue the friend of the animals aspiration.
The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack Click for Guide Release Date: June 22, 2018 Major Gameplay Features:
Seasons - Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter
Weather - Rain, thunderstorms and snow accumulates on the ground.
Holidays - Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's are all present in the game trailer.
Flower Arranging Skill - Make money selling flowers, or open a florist shop via Get to Work Retail.
Seasonal Activities - Outdoor things like snowball fights, ice skating, jumping in leaves, and water balloon fights are all present.
Gardening Career - A new Gardening career is present in the EP
Beekeeping - Making money with honey!
Weather Machine - Sims can control the weather if they buy (or invent?) a Weather Machine.
The Sims 4 Get Famous Expansion Pack Release Date: Nov 16, 2018 Major Gameplay Features:
Celebrity Fame System - Make your Sims famous with the all-new fame system, which allows fame to develop from activities related to careers and skills.
Acting Career and Skill - Take charge in a new acting career and skill, allowing you to control your Sims while on the set.
Money Vaults - And many other ways to play with money. Stockpile your cash and woohoo in it, or flaunt your wealth in public
Del Sol Valley - A new town with nearly a dozen lots, not quite as big as we wanted but it is a new location based on Hollywood.
New Location - The island of Sulani is yours to explore. You can also live and work there, with some new career opportunities.
Beach Life - Beach-going activities are aplenty, with sand castles, seashell collecting, sun tanning and sunburns.
Ocean Life - Watch sea turtle babies hatch, feed a dolphin, visit the lively reef and snorkel was that a Mermaid?
A Living Ecosystem - The beaches will be in much better shape if they're kept tidy. Butterflies and other life will be present when Sims have not been littering all over the beach like some kind of jerks. Please don't litter.
Mermaids - A fully-fleshed out Occult, the new Mermaid has powers and two forms - one for land and one for sea that are both customizable in CAS.
New Careers - Fishing gets pushed toward a valid-career choice direction. You can be a dive instructor or partake in the new Conservationist Career that rewards you for keeping the beaches clean.
Discover University Release Date: November 15, 2019 (PC/Mac) and December 17, 2019 (Xbox/Playstation 4) Major Gameplay Features:
Two Campuses and Britechester - Two campuses - rival schools - with their own student hangouts in the town of Britechester
Earn a Degree - Pursue Scholarships, take out student loans, and attend university to earn a degree. This will grant incrased career performance and higher base pay. Plus, more time off!
School Organizations - There are three campus organizations at each school. Join Robotics club, or debate guild, or join a spirit club to root for your school's fictitious sports team.
Robotics and Research and Debate Skills - Two new skills are available in this pack. The first teaches your Sim to make Robots, including the one listed below. The second teaches them to learn really, really well. They can use the debate side of this to learn to convince others to do things for them.
The Return of Servo - the classic Robot is back, this time upgradeable in various stages. Do not get them wet!
Eco Lifestyle Release Date: June 5, 2020 (Pc/Mac/Xbox One/Playstation 4) Major Gameplay Features:
Evergreen Harbor - A new world with 3 neighborhoods to live in. This world has a unique mechanic that displays trash based on whether it's modern or not.
A Changing Environment - Industrial objects cause the neighborhood to be more polluted, while those Green energy and build mode objects contribute to a smaller Eco Footprint
New Skills - Fabricate furniture and craft candles with the new Fabrication Skill, or create fizzy juices at the new brewing station with Juice Fizzing (this is a minor skill with only 5 levels).
Green Energy - Take advantage of recent changes to The Sims 4's Bills System to let your Sims live while Off the Grid, or put down a generator and burn regular fossil fuels to pollute. You can collect water, too.
The Sims 4 Game Pack DLC
Game Packs are a new concept for Sims 4, and to a player who will own nearly everything the Sims Studio releases, GPs should be an exciting concept. Game Packs are smaller, cheaper bundles that again revolve around a central theme. Stuff Packs featured cars, clothing, hair, and miscellaneous household objects but not many new features that expanded upon how you play the game. What is different about Game Packs, is that we expect them to offer real gameplay content, something that was lacking in Sims 3's Stuff Packs, with the hair and clothing being a side attraction. We can already download hair and clothes from custom content creators, but new gameplay features are harder to come by. This may potentially lead to The Sims 4 having the most diverse gameplay options of any title in the franchise, provided Maxis continues down this route and release as many of them as they did in the past.
The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat Game Pack Click for Guide Release Date: Jan 13, 2015 Major Gameplay Features:
Vacation in Granite Falls - Granite falls functions as a new travel destination. It's a natural park with three zones and several lots, but contains a lot of big open forest for your Sims to enjoy.
Camp - or rent a lodge. It's up to you. Sims can sing campfire songs, do a weenie roast, and all kinds of camp-y activities that would be expected in this game pack.
Herbalism - A new Herbalism Skill awaits you, with herbs to collect and make potions with.
Collect Insects - Sims venturing in Granite Falls can collect Insects, including the Will-o-the-Wisp and the Dragon Dragonfly.
Fish and Enjoy the Outdoors - Several new types of fish are introduced, which is expected given the content of the Game Pack. The waterfalls and areas you can venture to are absolutely gorgeous, with wildlife skittering through the forest and vistas in abundance.
Hermit - The big forest of Granite Falls is home to a Hermit, hidden deep in the woods. Exploring this area and finding them in their beautiful area is part of the fun.
The Sims 4 Spa Day Game Pack Click for Guide Release Date: Jul 6, 2015 Features:
Spas: A new type of venue, which can be placed in any town. This type of lot has yoga instructors that regularly visit. They are available with the pack or from the gallery, so there are many choices.
Wellness Skill: The Wellness Skill is for the pursuit of meditation, yoga, and massages. Sims can get better at these things, though at the moment the benefits are unknown.
Yoga: Let your Sim learn Yoga through the Wellness skill. Yoga provides exercise (meaning fat reduction and muscle building) while also providing long-lasting moodlets. You can learn yoga from an instructor, or on your own.
Massage: Two types of objects are available for Sims to get massages - tables and massage chairs. Both of these have a set of different massages for different moodlets, all are long-lasting and powerful for keeping Sims happy. Sims skilled in Wellness can give massages, a masseuse can be called to come over, and you can of course pay for one at the Spa.
Meditation: As your Sim gains skill in wellness, they can become better at meditation, allowing them to instantly teleport anywhere in the neighborhood, freeze needs, and relieve stress.
Aquariums: Two aquariums are available with the game pack, both of which can be stocked with fish your Sim has caught!
Incense: Sims can burn incense to gain moodlets when nearby.
See the Spa Day Guide to see how incense, etc. affect your Sims as well as some of the new objects.
The Sims 4 Dine Out Game Pack Click for Guide Release Date: Jun 7, 2016 Major Gameplay Features:
Restaurants are the main feature of the pack. Sims are of course able to visit them, but it's more interesting to..
Own and Run Restaurants - Build your own restaurant or select one from the gallery, only certain objects are required.
Customize Menu - Cooking Skills, both homestyle and gourmet, may play heavily in the Addon. You may go from serving up grilled cheese to baked alaska and lobster thermidor. Maybe you don't need it at all as a restaurant manager, but the chef sure will.
Customize Staff Uniforms, Pay, and Help Them Improve in Skills - We are able to fully customize employee uniforms, while also helping them to level up and get better at their jobs.
Star Ratings will attract more customers to your restaurant, collect perk points, and allow you to..
Buy Restaurant Perks which improve various aspects of your business. This makes Dine Out a well-constructed restaurant management simulator.
Fine-dining Themed Objects - The trailer features some objects that are new, and it's obvious we can probably design restaurants from simple diners, to expensive fine-dining establishments. This is an exciting development for people who use the gallery, as I'm sure some amazing themed restaurants will pop up.
The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack Release Date: January 24, 2017 Major Gameplay Features:
Play as a Vampire - Sims can be turned into vampires and enjoy eternal life. In order to survive, they've got to have plasma (blood) which can be had by feeding on Sims, growing plasma fruit, or simply ordering some Plasma.
New World - Forgotten Hollow is a new neighborhood with a long night cycle. The new area looks great and perfectly matches the theme of the pack.
New Objects and Organ Skill - There's a new organ skill, because creepy music fits right in with this pack. Naturally there are many Gothic looking items with which to decorate and build.
Supernatural Powers - Sims who become vampires have access to special powers. One of which is a darker form that has extra or different vampire abilities.
Customize Your Look - Your Sim's regular vampire and dark forms can be customized in Create-a-Sim. To facilitate that, Sims Studio have added dozens of new hair styles, clothes, and even body features (glowing eyes and fangs) that let you customize the vampire's look.
You can buy the Vampires DLC from Origin when it is released in January 2017.
Character Values - Toddlers, Children, and Teens all gain and lose experience in 5 categories of values. These values determine the people they grow up to become.
New Traits - Based up on very high or very low character values, Sims may get rewarded with a good or bad trait when they age up to adults. These traits directly impact autonomous behavior and how Sims will react to life situations.
Parenting Skill - Sims can learn the new Parenting Skill, which teaches them to better interact with children. Directing autonomous kids is a viable gameplay type now, because you can teach the kids to be better Sims. The skill increases your success at doing those things and unlocks new abilities for parents.
New Activities - There are tons of new activities available for families to do as a group, and many new socials for kids and adults. There's a lot of little things in this pack, more so than usual, including new decor and clothing.
New World - Selvadorada is a large travel destination with a Central-American style culture
Explore the Jungle - Brave the dangers and seek adventure, relics, and treasure
Archaeology Skill - The new archaeology skill lets Sims appraise relics, designate dig sites and explore ancient ruins
New Recipes, Dance Moves and More - Learn the Selvadoradian Culture Skill to learn new dance moves, cooking recipes, and helpful knowledge about the surrounding jungle
Build, Buy, and CAS Assets - Dozens of new assets can be found - decorate your home and dress your Sims for adventure!
New Town and Setting - Clearly based on Stranger Things, the Area 51 conspiracies, etc. Features 11 lots that are all customizable. Learn about the new town in StrangerVille.
A new Military Career - This is not a rabbit hole career, but more like gardening and allows you to take some control over the Sim's advancement.
A Mystery to Solve - Hunting down clues about what's up with townies is a big part of this pack. It features a storyline of sorts, and will reward you for getting to the bottom of why your pals are mind controlled and there are dozens of CIA/NSA type around this small town. Learn more about the Getting Started in the StrangerVille Mystery (with minimum spoilers).
Spellcasters - A new life state which can learn magic. Can be inherited from parents, or learned via a quest.
Magic - 24 Spells are available to learn and will be kept in your Sim's spellbook
Alchemy - 15 different types of potions can be crafted.
Brooms, Wands, and Cauldrons - All functional items. Everything you'd expect for a witch-y wizardy pack.
A new Realm - One regular town with 5 lots, one massive magical lot (ie, the Realm of Magic).
The Sims 4 Stuff Pack DLC
The returning Stuff Packs are also available in Sims 4, and they're priced nicely at $10. They are a much greater value than Stuff Packs in the past, comparing release prices and the amount of items. Each item costs about half as much. Stuff packs are generally light on the gameplay, but feature new objects, hair and clothing styles for Sims. In this incarnation, they also have styled rooms sometimes.
Fountain of Mirth - serve foods and drinks through this fountain, which can heavily influence mood when used by a skilled chef or mixologist.
Buffet Tables - serve food, while offering a place to set the fountain.
New Clothing and Hair - It features primarily female items, but men are not left out. There are about 30 new items here, with which to decorate your Sims.
New Objects - a new type of wall light, ottoman, bar, dining chair, and standing light. All are very elegant.
2 Styled Rooms - that incorporate the objects nicely, allowing you to make an indoor or outdoor party area easily.
Hot Tubs - Relax in, Woohoo in, and upgrade two types of Hot Tub that come in a variety of colors to suit your decorating needs.
Patio Stuff - Lots of chairs, tables, sofas, a new bar, and several outfits to enjoy relaxing on the patio.
The Sims 4 Cool Kitchen Stuff Pack Click for Guide Release Date: August 11, 2015 Major Gameplay Features:
New Appliances - New kitchen appliances are available, and a dishwasher was added free from a patch for all players to enjoy.
Ice Cream - Use the ice cream maker to create some unique (and unpredictable) desserts for the family. Be careful no one bursts into flames!
Stuff - This one is very targeted at the kitchen as you can tell - there are a number of new objects aside from appliances, so you can make the kitchen of your dreams. As far as gameplay, it is a bit sparse but some players want to have it all!
The Sims 4 Spooky Stuff Pack Click for Guide Release Date: September 29, 2015 Major Gameplay Features:
Costumes - Fairy, Superhero, Pirate and more..
Pumpkin Carving - Sims can carve pumpkins, ghosts can wear them on their heads, and some Sims can get mischievous and stomp them.
Costume Party & Spooky Decorations - New types of decorations await, in order to prepare the house for Halloween
The Sims 4 Movie Hangout Stuff Pack Click for Guide Release Date: January 12, 2016 Major Gameplay Features:
New Televisions - An outdoor television and large indoor TV are included
Movies - Sims can watch movies with family and friends and get a happiness boost from doing so.
Popcorn Maker - A movie pack wouldn't be complete without popcorn!
Objects and clothing - A scattering of new objects and clothing to decorate your Sims and their homes.
The Sims 4 Romantic Garden Stuff Pack Click for Guide Release Date: February 9, 2016 Major Gameplay Features:
Lost Garden of Healing - a new community lot, where Sims can visit which features many of the new decorative items in Romantic Garden Stuff. It's a great place for a date!
Whispering Wishing Well - A well which Sims can wish upon, producing either wonderfully positive, dull, or outrageously negative effects depending upon the well's mood.
Baroque Music Channel - A new radio station that will let you play romantic music for dates.
New Objects and Clothing - Great new decor to setup a beautiful area for your couples to enjoy, as well as generally pretty items for use around the home.
The Sims 4 Kids Room Stuff Pack Click for Guide Release Date: June 28, 2016 Major Gameplay Features:
New Collectible - Voidcritter trading cards will be collectible, and kids will get to train them to
Do Battle - Battle other kids' voidcritters with the voidcritter battlestation toy.
Puppet Shows - Kids unlock new types of puppet shows as they raise their social skill
New Objects and Clothing - Of course, it's a stuff pack so there are plenty of new objects and clothing.
The Sims 4 Backyard Stuff Pack Release Date: July 19, 2016 Major Gameplay Features:
Lawn Water Slides - slip and slides allow Sims to perform tricks and have fun in the sun.
Outdoor Decor - New types of potted plants and outdoor lighting, patio furniture, wind chimes, and bird feeders
Outdoor Clothing - Laid back clothes for Sims chilling in the sun
Vintage Glamour Stuff Pack Release Date: December 6, 2016 Major Gameplay Features:
Butler NPC - Hire and manage your own live-in Butler. These NPCs can be assigned a bed to live within your home, cook meals, repair and clean, and help to raise the kids -- or a garden! Check the guide for more information on using this new feature.
Art Deco Objects - Fancy art deco paintings, sculptures,
Vanity Table - Lets Sims primp before going out on the town or hosting a party
Bowling Night Stuff Pack Release Date: Mar 29, 2017 Major Gameplay Features:
Bowling lanes! - Different types of bowling lanes
Bowling skill - Sims will eventually learn to strike with style.
Decor for a Bowling Alley - Make bowling alleys (or download them from others) to give Sims a place to hang out and play
Fitness Stuff Pack Release Date: Jun 20, 2017 Major Gameplay Features:
Climbing wall - Get better at climbing a rock climbing practice wall (several varieties and difficulties)
New fitness apparel - Get Sims in shape with style, new clothes and outfits.
Decor for a Gym - Gym-themed items for setting up a fitness center
Toddler Stuff Pack Release Date: Aug 24, 2017 Major Gameplay Features:
Toddler Toys - Lots of little toys for toddlers
Toddler Clothing - New looks for toddlers
Make a Playground - Includes items that will let you make a realistic playground - ball pits, slides, etc.
Laundry Day Stuff Pack Release Date: Jan 16, 2018 Major Gameplay Features:
Washers and Dryers - A few varieties for different incomes are available. These add a dose of realism to the game.
Laundry builds Up - Gather and load your machines to clean laundry, get a hamper, else the bathroom will get a bit messy!
Clean Clothes - Sims are happy with fresh clothes!
Player Requested - This was chosen by the Sims community and is one of the highest rated packs in terms of satisfaction.
My First Pet Stuff Pack Release Date: Mar 13, 2018 Major Gameplay Features:
Hamster - A new hamster pet that children will love.
New Death - Don't contract a disease from your angry rodent!
Items for Cats and Dogs - There was some backlash over this pack as it feels like things that could've been included for Cats and Dogs, such as outfits for pets.
Moschino Stuff Pack Release Date: August 13, 2019 (PC/Mac), September 3, 2019 (Xbox/PS4) Major Gameplay Features:
Clothing - Tons of new fashion for your Sims. You can't afford this shirt!
Objects - A new three-photo frame is available in the pack.
Fashion Photography Freelancer - A fashion photography freelance career is included in the pack.
Collect Magazine Covers - as a fashion freelancer, you'll get magazine covers to hang on your wall when you complete certain jobs.
Tiny Living Stuff Pack Release Date: January 21, 2020 (PC/Mac), February 4, 2020 (Xbox/PS4) Major Gameplay Features:
Tiny Home Lot Type - The new Tiny Home lot Type allows you to build within size constraints and receive bonuses based on the size classification of your lot. See the guide for more details.
Murphy Beds - A new way for your Sims to die, crushed by a bed while being yelled at by their God to not be so stupid as to pull down on it with all their body weight. Or, a space saving place to store a bed while having a loveseat during the day. Don't recommend without Handiness.
TV/Stereo/Bookshelf Combo - The ultimate combo device that allows you to fit these 3 features into one small area, helping with tiny building.
Hygge style items - Warm, comforting Hygge style items to build out your cozy home.
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REALLY? a sims 4 seasons i didn't like seasons in sims 3 why would i like it in sims 4. They should really put sims 4 pets as an expansion pack. Pets was good in number 3 but they need more than just horses, cats, dogs, cattle, poultry, rodents, reptiles and birds they should really put more pets in that your sim can interact with like i don't know maybe a ferret or a hamster they could add Guinea pig or even pigs. There are all sorts of animals they could put in maybe they could put in a zoo expansion pack where you go to the zoo and interact with the animals like tamed baby panthers and meerkats or koalas and pandas that would be a really good idea.
I really hope they bring out an expansion pack where we can have toddlers!! & go anywhere without a loading screen! I prefer sims 3 but love the graphics of sims 4
I love the Sims 3 simply because of the amount of objects that actually came with the base game (pools, spas, vehicles, etc) but as far as overall gameplay, building and graphics go I'll choose the Sims 4. I have a slow computer that lagged horribly with the Sims 3, especially in CAS but I rarely get that with the Sims 4 to the point I've actually been able to make a whole heap of Sims videos for YouTube! One thing I would really love that they took away was the colour wheel where you could customise almost anything, from the colour of a Sim's hair to the wood on a bed. The pre-made swatches - though stunning and gorgeous - are quite limited and is quite annoying when a set of furniture for example have gold handles on the drawers but the matching bbq is silver.
Yeah, I really liked customizing my stuff's colors down to the smallest detail. Another thing i wish they added is custom hair colors. I find the unnatural hair colors... very disappointing. The Sims 4 CAS engine is promising in terms of changing the body type and the face, but clothes and hair are less great...
I agree, open world was one of the best things about Sims 3, we just didn't realize it until we didn't have it. But EA should also just patch the game. Don't make it like Sims 3 with forty million expansion packs no one has the money to afford.
I believe the reason for omitting the open world was to make the sims 4 run better. I would rather have a game that runs smoother than a game where it shuts down constantly. More game play than frustration.
I have a feeling they'll add that in a later game/expansion pack! I hope so anyway, but I suppose a military career is kind of built into the astronaut career.
i agree pets are what i've been waiting for for AGES (aka scince i got the sims 4) also in the sims 3 you could change so much more about the hair and eyes and clothes ect. i wish that was also in the sims 4
Wish I could help with that, but am not involved in development. I suppose we'll see more things like that as time goes on, and maybe even for the base game given all the things they've added free in order to satisfy players. Fingers crossed!
I've never done it for the Sims 4 but I know a good site that is safe to go to is thesimsupply. They have lots of cute stuff, and I think it's pretty easy to download. Hope this helps!
Admin: I am not in-the-know or involved in development in any way but have a strong suspicion that both of those things will happen down the line. The next Expansion does seem like it might help Sims to have more reason to get out of the house (Get Together) and I'm personally excited for it. I've just added this one to the list. The game does get better.. but as always with the franchise, have to have the expansions to get all those features.
I love the sims 4! But its boring without cars and toddlers because I play it like its real life and in real life you dont just click the store and get there automaticaly, you have to drive a car,bike, or even walk. I love the graphics so I know a car and todler would be an amazing addition to the sims. :) please try and add soon!
What I really really reallyyyyy want out of a sims games multiplayer!!!! I wana enjoy this great game with friends!!!! And I wish this game had a wider variety of options regarding everything basically. Like more vehicals, more details I'm the jobs. And of course toddlers as others have mentioned, and even more so pets!!!! But still, multiplayer tops all of my other needs, I'd also love to have this game on my ps4 cus it lags sometimes on my mac and I doubt it will on ps4.
I must say I really enjoyed the sims 3 ALOT, Because of the wide variety of things you could do with the base game alone. I feel that The Sims 4 Is NO DOWNGRADE, Like Carl Said, EP's Make The Series Better, Thats Why I'm Waiting for Pets, Cars, Witches and Vampires (At a totally different caliber then in the sims 3, and dont get me wrong I absolutely ENJOYED all their EPS (except generations cause I didnt get it )) But, I really enjoy the sims 4 and the new emotions, new actions you can choose for your kids when their in school (pranks and stuff) makes it a lil more interesting. But, im not gonna discourage EA, I have a feeling their going to impress us WAY more than we think ^.^
Love Sims! I have all the Sims games from the original sims up to Sims 4. One thing that really bothered me with Sims 4 though is why they changed the CAS setup from 3 as far as the color changing options and ability to change the materials to make clothing custom. You could make one outfit look different and unique for each different Sim. I like how they set things as far as grab and edit for the body and face.Really waiting for Pets expac. Would absolutely LOVE to see a Ranch/Farm Life based expac! I was ecstatic when they brought in horses in 3, but had a hard time making a ranch with such small lots and JUST horses. Would have loved to been able to take care of cows, chickens, pigs, goats, (llamas?), ect. Maybe I'm the only one that wanted that though.
If you think about it, it's actually quite genius -> Exclude game content from the base game on purpose and then release it as an overprized expansion pack, or in the case of sims - a crapload of overprized mini dlcs .. still waiting for some other company to finally release a game of the same genre.. some healthy competition is exactly what EA needs to get back in touch with reality - unfortunately money doesnt grow on trees in the real world
I know. But they need to earn money, and they gave us toddlers for free after all. However, we all know that add ons like that's life didn't work, and frankly, nothing can replace the sims. It has no genre.
I know. But they need to earn money, and they gave us toddlers for free after all. However, we all know that add ons like that's life didn't work, and frankly, nothing can replace the sims. It has no genre.
No you don't. You can build a rocket and fully upgrade it. At L10 Rocket Science skill you can add the worm hole generator to the rocket (final upgrade). This will take you to Sixam.
I love the direction they're taking with the Sims 4 packs. Instead of buying outrageously overpriced items from the Sims Store, you buy a new pack that includes a bunch of new items and gameplay opportunities. Stuff packs now add new gameplay elements unlike the ones from the previous generation. Plus they're only 10 bucks now! New game packs are awesome and priced the same as Sims 3 Stuff Packs! Great value for money!
I kinda want is just pets thats it if there were pets it would be great and not just clicking it and choosimg options like feed take for a walk etc but it would be great if we can control the pets like other sims in the house
What I would like would be pets. Like the usual, birds, womrats, dogs, cats, horses. But I reckon having farm animals would be awesome, like chickens and goats and stuff. Also quick question does anyone else's game keep crashing???
Make sure your computer at least meets the minimum requirements as your game should not be crashing. Also there are loads of tips that may help with this issue in the Tech part of our forum. Technical Help TS4
I wish to make a new expansion pack like sword or blade skill,like japanese or samuria guys and can make dual or challenge with other sims with katana,and Japanese decortions.I relly want that pack if i could.
I love the Sims 4 WAY more than the Sims 3! The graphics are AMAZING, the new CAS is AWESOME, and in my opinion, everything is better. I don't get your complaints because I'm sure EA will add the expansion packs and updates soon!
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I now have a guide page to Tiny Living Stuff where you can learn about Murphy Beds, the new death, as well as the lot bonuses you'll receive if you manage to keep the size of your lot down with this new pack's Tiny Home Lot Type.
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New I now have a guide to Making Super Sims in The Sims 4. Look for a text version within the next 72h. It won't have THAT much more info but it will help out as a checklist.
This was inspired by a series, "Let's Play a Super Sim" in which I start at toddler and gradually take on the major bonuses. Here's a link to each part for people who are interested. You can also see the Let's Play as a Playlist on Youtube.
The Sims 4 Discover University has been announced for November 15 for PC/Mac and December 17 for Xbox and Playstation 4 consoles. Click to learn more about the pack, see my summary of the livestream or read our FAQs below.
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34 soon!!!!We need cars too!
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