See all the new Sims 4 Ghosts Features added for Free!

EA and Maxis released a brand new Patch on October 22nd, adding feature improvements and new options for The Sims 4 Ghosts!

The update came with additional improvements to the Grim Reaper (you can finally WooHoo him!), a CAS Occult Picker and more that you can see here!

The new Sims 4 Patch also brings light to all the Death Types released in the series so far. We’ve made to sure list each and every one and what effects they give your Sim!

Without further ado, let’s check out what’s new for The Sims 4 Ghosts:

Select Cause of Death

Select Cause of Death is a new Sims 4 Ghosts feature added with the latest patch. Letting you pick a Cause of Death instantly without having to live the tragedies in Live Mode. The menu can be activated by selecting the top left hexagonal question icon. Triggering a menu of all The Sims 4 Deaths available with the Packs and DLC you’ve currently installed.

If you have all The Sims 4 Packs installed, you’ll notice that your menu will be really populated already. There are new Sims 4 Ghosts and forms throughout the certain catalogue of Sims 4 Stuff Packs, Game Packs and Expansion Packs. Which we’ve further explained down below!

The Sims 4 Ghosts: Death Select Menu — **All The Sims 4 Ghosts and Deaths in CAS**

All The Sims 4 Ghosts and Death Types (Base Game and DLC)

Consumed by the Mother (Strangerville) – This Sim has been consumed by the Mother Plant and will forever reap her benefits of zero Need Decay.
Death by Anger (Base Game) – This Sim perished from apoplexy, leaving a lingering rage behind.
Death by Beetles (Eco Lifestyle) – Death came for this Sim through a well-mixed bug drink. The haunted house now serves as a fitting final resting place.
Death by Being Crushed by a Murphy Bed (Tiny Living) – This Sim has found death via a vengeful Murphy Bed.
Death by Being Swarmed by Flies (Eco Lifestyle) – This Sim has found death via an angry swarm of Flies.
Death by Broken Heart (Lovestruck) – This Sim experienced the chaos that love can bring and died from a broken heart.
Death by Cow Plant (Base Game) – This Sim was eaten by a Cow Plant, and still feels a bit oddly towards plants.
Death by Drowning (Base Game) – This Sim drowned in a body of water and now has a fear of all water.
Death by Electrocution (Base Game) – This Sim met a shocking end due to a fatal electrocution
Death by Embarrassment (Base Game) – This Sim was mortified, and died of embarrassment. Literally.
Death by Falling from Heights (Snowy Escape) – This Sim has found death via a fall from heights.
Death by Fire (Base Game) – A fire claimed this Sim’s life, and now, the flames linger as a ghostly presence.
Death by Freezing (Seasons) – This Sim died from excessive exposure to freezing temperatures.
Death by Hunger (Base Game) – This Sim starved to death, and the hunger pangs have followed into the afterlife.
Death by Killer Chicken (Cottage Living) – Consider this the price paid for being nasty to a chicken.
Death by Killer Rabbit (Cottage Living) – This Sim provoked a killer rabbit and paid the ultimate price.
Death by Laughter (Base Game) – This Sim died from a fit of the giggles that continues to pop up now and then.
Death by Lightning (Seasons) – This Sim was struck by lightning one time too many.
Death by Meteorite (Base Game) – This Sim was struck by a newly discovered rogue meteorite, which resulted in much scientific excitement and a small case of death.
Death by Mold (For Rent) – This Sim is the embodiment, or rather “disembodiment” of fungi after succumbing to mold. Some say they’ve absorbed moldly powers, but will they use it for good?
Death by Overexertion (Base Game) – Apparently it is possible to overdo it. This Sim did it to death.
Death by Overheating (Seasons) – This Sim died from a prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
Death by Poison (Jungle Adventure) – This Sim died as a result of being poisoned.
Death by Pufferfish (City Living) – This Sim took their life in their mouth and ate a highly toxic fish.
Death by Rabid Rodent Fever (My First Pet) – This Sim succumbed to Rabid Rodent Fever, and spreads fear of pestilence and disease in the afterlife. In Live Mode, this Sim will be doomed to wear a giant, ghostly rat costume permanently!
Death by Steam (Spa Day) – This Sim died from excessive steam exposure and is constantly hot and dehydrated.
Death by Stink Capsule (High School Years) – This Sim met an untimely end in a Stink capsule explosion. The overwhelming fumes caused a fatal outcome. What a pungent way to go.
Death by Urban Myth (High School Years) – This Sim fell victim to an Urban Myth, dismissing the rumors until it was too late. While others might attribute the death to fear, only few know the real cause.
Death by Vending Machine (Snowy Escape) – This Sim couldn’t handle the crushing force of the vending machine and died as a result.
Death by Murder of Crows (Life & Death)

Ghost Overlay Toggle

There’s a new Toggle Ghost Overlay interface feature available in Create A Sim and Create A Pet. This feature lets you toggle between Ghost Forms and normal Sim previews to prevent additional distraction while making a Ghost.

Create Ghost Pets

The Sims 4 Ghosts Update added something extra for the owners of Cats & Dogs and Horse Ranch Expansion Packs. If you have either of these two Expansion Packs installed you’ll be able to apply a Ghost form to your pet instantly from Create A Pet.

You can only create Ghost Pets for the Elder life age. This applies to Cats, Dogs and Horses.

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New Interaction for The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs

If you have The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion installed, you’ll be able to use a brand new interaction between Sims and Cats and Dogs. The “Ask to Fetch Gift from the Netherwold” interaction will send off your Pets to the world to bring back a gift.

It usually takes a couple of seconds before they’re back from the Netherworld with a treat for you in the inventory.

New Ghost Needs

The Sims 4 Ghosts Update brings new names to Ghost Needs, including:

Goo Waste – Bladder
Spooky Diversions – Fun
Ethereal Sustenance – Hunger
Ethereal Bonding – Social
Otherworldly Slumber – Sleep
Apparition Cleansing – Hygiene

The changes to these Needs are only text based and do not change any gameplay. The way your Sims 4 Ghosts level up their needs may differ in the Life & Death Expansion.

Gravestone and Urn Picker

You can now customize any gravestone or urn in The Sims 4. Simply click on a Gravestone / Urn of your choice and select “Display…” interaction. From there you’ll be able to pick different variations, including Occult gravestones.

This selection of gravestones and urns is expected to be expanded with the upcoming addition of The Sims 4 Life & Death.

Becoming a Ghost Instantly

The choice is now yours to make between becoming a fully playable Ghost or sending your Ghost Sim to lie autonomously and pop out from time to time.

This new update to how you trigger playable The Sims 4 Ghosts makes it easier to newer lose your Sim again. Especially with the concept of rebirth coming in Life & Death Expansion.

Become a Playable Ghost – Remain a playable Ghost. This Sim will stay in the Household and continue to be playable as a Ghostly presence in the current Household.
Become a Freeroaming Ghost – This Sim becomes a Ghostly presence around the Household and in the World. They will no longer be playable.

Ghost Graves in Inventory

By becoming a Ghost, your Sims will now always have their Tombstone or Urn ready in their personal Sim inventory.

Interactive Reaction to Death

Sims can now interact to another Sim while they’re dying! As another Sim is having a vicious killer effect, click on them to select several reactions that your Sims want to express while they’re witnessing death.

These reactions are dependant on your Sim’s relationship with a dying Sim, as well as their emotional state before witnessing the death. The new interactions include:

Yell Angrily
Awkwardly View
Confusion
Disgusted
Sniffle Cry
Stoic Face

Death Inventory Handling

There’s a new Game Option in the Gameplay section of the Settings Menu.

Automatic Death Inventory Handling: If enabled, the inventory of a previously played Sim will remain with the Ghost upon death. If disabled, a dialog will show at the Sim’s Moment of Death with the various options available for their inventory.