The second trailer for The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack hits today!

EA and Maxis are releasing a new The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Dynasty gameplay trailer today – January 29th, 2026. This is a second gameplay trailer after last week’s Nobility Gameplay Trailer came out. There’s already an introduction blog on Dynasties that will help you warm up for new gameplay feature reveals today!

Do it all for the plot. Build a powerful Dynasty, take advantage of Perks, and be the powerhouse family everyone wants to keep up with. Any Sim (Young Adult or over) can start their own Dynasty, complete with a custom name and crest. A Dynasty dominates through devotion to shared Values, which are set when the Dynasty Head chooses up to 3 skills and 3 Ideals. When members show that they align with these values – like by joining relevant careers, working on the right skills, or performing related interactions – the Dynasty’s Prestige goes up.

The higher the Prestige level, the more the Dynasty can take advantage of Perks, like private tutors or Nepotism. When a Sim in a Dynasty does things that conflict with the Dynasty Values, Prestige can go down. Prestige can also take a hit when a member is at the center of a Scandal, such as their steamy tryst with a member of a rival Dynasty being exposed or having a secret child.

Besides the Values, the Head can choose their Heir and declare Outcasts. An Outcast might seek redemption, or they might rebel. An Heir might be overwhelmed by pressure, or they might rise to the occasion. Relationships can get complicated, and how it all plays out is up to you. Maintain Unity to increase the number of positive events the Dynasty sees, or see what drama unfolds when it gets low.

The gameplay trailer is set to premiere at 8AM PT / 5PM CET / 4PM BT. To make things easier we’ve also included a handy countdown below that counts to the exact moment of the gameplay trailer premiere!

We’ll be covering all the new Dynasties info (and potential Q&A?) released today in our dedicated The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy News category. Stay tuned for the latest up-to-date coverage!