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This is The Most Expensive Year for The Sims 4 DLC… So Far

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It may have released over a decade ago, but The Sims Team isn’t slowing down production of The Sims 4 DLC in the slightest. With the leaked roadmap showing what’s coming for the rest of the year, we now know this will be the most expensive year for players in terms of DLC releases.

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However, I wouldn’t be surprised if this record is beaten again next year. And the year after. And so on.

The Sims 4 DLC Releases Per Year

Take a look below to see the release history and future schedule of The Sims 4 DLC and the cost per year for players.

2015

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Outdoor RetreatJanuary 13$20
Get to WorkFebruary 4$40
Luxury Party StuffMay 6$10
Perfect Patio StuffJune 16$10
Spa DayJuly 14$20
Cool Kitchen StuffAugust 11$10
Spooky StuffSeptember 29$10
Get TogetherDecember 8$40
Year Total:$160

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2015:

  • Expansion Packs – 2
  • Game Packs – 2
  • Stuff Packs – 4
  • Kits – 0

2016

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Movie Hangout StuffJanuary 12$10
Romantic Garden StuffFebruary 9$10
Dine OutJune 7$20
Kids Room StuffJune 28$10
Backyard StuffJuly 19$10
City LivingNovember 1$40
Vintage Glamour StuffDecember 6$10
Year Total:$110

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2016:

  • Expansion Packs – 1
  • Game Packs – 1
  • Stuff Packs – 5
  • Kits – 0
The Sims 4 DLC expansion packs

2017

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
VampiresJanuary 24$20
Bowling Night StuffMarch 29$10
ParenthoodMay 30$20
Fitness StuffJune 20$10
Toddler StuffAugust 24$10
Cats & DogsNovember 10$40
Year Total:$110

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2017:

  • Expansion Packs – 1
  • Game Packs – 2
  • Stuff Packs – 3
  • Kits – 0

2018

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Laundry Day StuffJanuary 16$10
Jungle AdventureFebruary 27$20
My First Pet StuffMarch 13$10
SeasonsJune 22$40
Get FamousOctober 9$40
Year Total:$120

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2018:

  • Expansion Packs – 2
  • Game Packs – 1
  • Stuff Packs – 2
  • Kits – 0
The Sims 4 dlc game packs

2019

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
StrangerVilleFebruary 26$20
Island LivingJune 21$40
Moschino StuffAugust 13$10
Realm of MagicSeptember 10$20
Discovery UniversityNovember 15$40
Year Total:$130

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2019:

  • Expansion Packs – 2
  • Game Packs – 2
  • Stuff Packs – 1
  • Kits – 0

2020

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Tiny Living StuffJanuary 21$10
Eco LifestyleJune 5$40
Nifty KnittingJuly 28$10
Journey to BatuuSeptember 8$20
Snowy EscapeNovember 13$40
Year Total:$120

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2020:

  • Expansion Packs – 2
  • Game Packs – 1
  • Stuff Packs – 2
  • Kits – 0
The Sims 4 dlc stuff packs

2021

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Paranormal StuffJanuary 26$10
Throwback FitMarch 2$5
Bust the DustMarch 2$5
Country KitchenMarch 2$5
Courtyard OasisMay 18$5
Dream Home DecoratorJune 1$20
Cottage LivingJune 22$40
Industrial LoftAugust 26$5
Fashion StreetOctober 5$5
Incheon ArrivalsOctober 5$5
Blooming RoomsNovember 9$5
Modern MenswearDecember 2$5
Year Total:$115

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2021:

  • Expansion Packs – 1
  • Game Packs – 1
  • Stuff Packs – 1
  • Kits – 9

2022

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Carnaval StreetwearFebruary 3$5
My Wedding StoriesFebruary 23$20
Decor to the MaxMarch 21$5
Little CampersMay 26$5
Moonlight ChicMay 26$5
WerewolvesJune 16$20
High School YearsJuly 28$40
First FitsSeptember 1$5
Desert LuxeSeptember 14$5
Everyday ClutterNovember 10$5
Pastel PopNovember 10$5
Year Total:$120

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2022:

  • Expansion Packs – 1
  • Game Packs – 2
  • Stuff Packs – 0
  • Kits – 8
The Sims 4 dlc kits

2023

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Bathroom ClutterJanuary 19$5
Simtimates CollectionJanuary 19$5
Growing TogetherMarch 16$40
Basement TreasuresApril 20$5
Greenhouse HavenApril 20$5
Book NookJune 1$5
Grunge RevivalJune 1$5
Horse RanchJuly 21$40
Modern LuxeSeptember 7$5
Poolside SplashSeptember 7$5
Home Chef HustleSeptember 28$10
For RentDecember 7$40
Year Total:$170

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2023:

  • Expansion Packs – 3
  • Game Packs – 0
  • Stuff Packs – 1
  • Kits – 8

2024

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Castle EstateJanuary 18$5
Goth GaloreJanuary 18$5
Crystal CreationsFebruary 29$10
Party EssentialsApril 18$5
Urban HomageApril 18$5
Cozy BistroMay 30$5
Riviera RetreatMay 30$5
LovestruckJuly 25$40
Artist StudioSeptember 19$5
Storybook NurserySeptember 19$5
Life & DeathOctober 31$40
Cozy KitschNovember 14$5
Sweet Slumber PartyNovember 14$5
Year Total:$140

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2024:

  • Expansion Packs – 2
  • Game Packs – 0
  • Stuff Packs – 1
  • Kits – 10

2025

Pack TitleRelease DatePrice (USD)
Casanova CaveJanuary 16$5
Comfy GamerJanuary 16$5
Secret SanctuaryJanuary 16$5
Business ChicJanuary 30$5
Refined Living RoomJanuary 30$5
Businesses & HobbiesMarch 6$40
Sweet AllureApril 10$5
Sleek BathroomApril 10$5
Kitchen ClutterMay 1$5
Restoration WorkshopMay 1$5
Golden YearsMay 1$5
Enchanted by NatureJuly 10$40
Grange MudroomAugust 21$5
Essential GlamAugust 21$5
Adventure AwaitsOctober 2$40
Autumn ApparelOctober 9$5
At Least 2 Creator KitsNovember 6~$10
At Least 2 KitsDecember 4~$10
Year Total:~$205

The Sims 4 DLC count for 2025:

  • Expansion Packs – 3
  • Game Packs – 0
  • Stuff Packs – 0
  • Kits – ~17

Overall Results

The Sims 4 DLC count overall:

  • Expansion Packs – 20
  • Game Packs – 12
  • Stuff Packs – 20
  • Kits – ~52

With the wording of the upcoming road map that has leaked, we know for sure that The Sims 4 DLC will include at least 5 more kits this year. Only one of them is named, Autumn Apparel, with the others just being labeled as upcoming “creator kits” and “kits” respectively. Since they’re each plural we know we’re getting at least two more of each, maybe more.

And, with the leak of The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits Expansion Pack expected to come out in October, we’re back to expecting 3 Expansion Packs per year.

No matter how many kits release on November 6th and December 4th, it’s already the most expensive year for The Sims 4 DLC by far. And we’re not counting The Sims 1 + The Sims 2 Rereleases which came out this year. Nor the MySims Cozy Bundle which was released for PC.


Love it or hate it, The Sims 4 is here to stay for the foreseeable future with no signs of slowing down. Quite the opposite, actually.

What are your thoughts on 2025 delivering the most expensive year for Sims 4 DLC? Join the conversation below and stay tuned for more updates on Sims Community!

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Nate Alexander

Lifetime sims player who is just as addicted to collecting all of the packs as he is playing them.

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Michael
Michael
7 hours ago

$1500 and still the price of the base game for those who bought it in 2014 is not even included, for a totally buggy game that still lacks a lot of content and gameplay, I only have one word to say, bravo EA, we will finish the franchise at $3000, 200 extensions, and I am sure that there will still be elements missing.

Ashley
Ashley
4 hours ago

While I love having so much content available for a variety of play styles, I just really want the game to be fixed. Weddings from My Wedding Story still aren’t fully functional. Dine Out is a complete mess. Not to mention all the ailment bugs with the Enchanted by Nature pack or the fact that For Rent is still bugged. I would prefer quality over quantity at this point. It seems like since they canceled Project Renee, they’re using Sims 4 as a cash grab and trying to get as much as they can out of it.