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The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

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In case you missed it, the reveal trailer for The Sims 4 Snowy Escape dropped today and it is jam-packed with so many new exciting features, we hardly knew where to start with this article! Luckily, we’ve managed to condense all of our favourite features into this handy list for you to get a summary of the reveal trailer.

A New World

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

Snowy Escape comes with a brand new, full-sized world called Mt. Komorebi. The world features a picturesque blend between slow and fast-paced Japanese life, making it the perfect destination for both thrill seekers and those looking for rest and relaxation. The best part? The Sims Team has confirmed that Mt. Komorebi will have both residential and rental lots, making it both a residential and vacation world!

Winter Activities

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

Winter sporting activities have been a highly requested feature for The Sims 4 for a very long time and Snowy Escape is going to deliver on that request in a big way. In the trailer, Sims can be seen snowboarding, skiing, tobogganing, and mountain climbing. Many of these activities are not just for adults, either! Children can be seen enjoying some of these activities with their parents, making these activities perfect for families.

Japanese Culture

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

Throughout the trailer, we see glimpses of many popular Japanese themes. From tatami mats and floor seating to shabu shabu (hot pots), bowing, kimonos, making wishes, and paying respects to ancestors, it’s clear that a lot of effort went into making Mt. Komorebi a respectful and authentic representation of Japan and its vibrant culture.

Trains???

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

We’re not exactly sure what kind of role it will play in the game, but a train was featured very prominently in the trailer, so we’re hopeful that it will be of use to our Sims in some capacity.

Rock Climbing

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

If skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing are a little too chilly for your Sims, perhaps rock climbing will be more up their alley. Graduate from the mechanical rock climbing wall from Fitness Stuff and start climbing real mountains in the wilderness of Mt. Komorebi! It’s sure to be an adventure your Sims won’t soon forget.

Tents & Camping

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

Tents and camping initially came with The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat, but it looks like tents and campfires will be making a return to the series in Snowy Escape. We can see some Sims camping out for the night on their way to the summit of Mt. Komorebi in the trailer, much the same way professional mountain climbers establish base camps on their way to the summit of very large, hazardous mountains.

Hot Springs & Bath Houses

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

Bathing and bath houses are a very important aspect of Japanese culture, so it was refreshing to see an onsen bath house in the trailer. Hot springs are a great way to relax and unwind after a long day of exciting mountain activities and it looks like our Sims will be able to enjoy a soothing trip to a bath house while in Mt. Komorebi.

Creepy Crawlies

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

Possibly one of the only features this author isn’t so keen on is the reappearance of creepy crawlies. In the trailer, we see a Sim getting a very unpleasant surprise when they discover a huge centipede crawling up their arm. Yuck! However, it only makes sense that the wilderness of the mountains would have its own set of hazards to deal with and plenty of Simmers will no doubt appreciate the touch of danger.

A More Immersive Simstagram?

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

Sims have had access to the fictional photo-sharing platform, Simstagram, for quite a long time and its played different roles across various packs, but the trailer seems to hint at a much more immersive version of this social media platform than what we’ve had previously. We can see snapshots of all the fun activities a Sim has experienced on her travels in Mt. Komorebi, complete with her profile picture and screen name, but this could just be a bit of movie magic for the trailer. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Magical Elements?

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

We’re not quite sure what this little creature is, but it sure is adorable! It can be seen creating a whirlwind of flower petals to the delight of the Sims around it. This might hint that Mt. Komorebi has some magical secrets to share with us when we get our hands on this pack.

Japanese Cuisine

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

City Living offered a taste of Japanese cuisine with its Japanese food vendor stall, but it looks like Snowy Escape will be expanding that menu considerably. With a variety of sushi featured on the table in the trailer and shabu shabu (or a hot pot as we tend to call it in English) as the centerpiece to such a fine meal, Sims with the Foodie trait will find plenty to delight their carefully cultivated palates.

Vending Machines

The Sims 4 Snowy Escape: 11 of Our Favourite Features from the Reveal!

Many players might not know this, but Island Living came with exactly one vending machine that dispensed a variety of island treats and supplies; however, that vending machine was located out of the way in the uneditable common space, which really limited its uses in the game. The vending machines shown in the Snowy Escape trailer look like they’ll not only dispense a wider variety of goods, but also be a more versatile addition to the game for players.


What was your favourite part of the trailer? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

Missed the reveal trailer? No problem. You can watch it right here!

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SnarkyWitch

A cranky old lady who prefers the company of cats and Sims over people. Occasionally peeks out from her lair long enough to chuck Sims articles at innocent bystanders.

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Jenny
Jenny
4 years ago

“OMG LOOK! TRAINS!”

You misspelled “set dressing”

Lincoln
Lincoln
4 years ago

You’re not gonna mention the raised indoor flooring??

Culturally/ play perspective I’m really looking forward to this pack – I love Japanese culture, love the look of this world, love the activities and the look of the BB/ CAS items – but as a builder, I can’t lie, I’m REALLY keen to see what we can do with the raised floor feature!

Kate
Kate
4 years ago

You forgot to mention the awesome looking fireplaces that I hope isn’t just part of the scenery.
Don’t think train is useable at all. That said, it would be cool if it can at least be a rabbit hole like the lighthouse boat in Brindleton Bay, lol.
Btw, I agree about that crawling caterpillars or bugs. Hope those are not too much of a nuisance.

Jenny
Jenny
4 years ago

“OMG LOOK! TRAINS!”

You misspelled “set dressing”

SnarkyWitch
SnarkyWitch
4 years ago
Reply to  Jenny

Like I said in the article, we don’t know how big a role they’ll play. That’s why the heading has three question marks after it, but since it was featured so prominently in the trailer in an up-close shot, it was worth exploring the possibility that we might see some kind of public transportation; however, I’m personally inclined to think the train will be a type of rabbithole or means of quick teleportation.

Kate
Kate
4 years ago

You forgot to mention the awesome looking fireplaces that I hope isn’t just part of the scenery.
Don’t think train is useable at all. That said, it would be cool if it can at least be a rabbit hole like the lighthouse boat in Brindleton Bay, lol.
Btw, I agree about that crawling caterpillars or bugs. Hope those are not too much of a nuisance.

Lincoln
Lincoln
4 years ago

You’re not gonna mention the raised indoor flooring??

Culturally/ play perspective I’m really looking forward to this pack – I love Japanese culture, love the look of this world, love the activities and the look of the BB/ CAS items – but as a builder, I can’t lie, I’m REALLY keen to see what we can do with the raised floor feature!