Merging Urban Homage and Artist Studio Kits, you can get the two for the price of 7USD.
We’re back with a report about a third Limited Kits release titled The Sims 4 Creative Sparks Bundle. This Kits Bundle merges The Sims 4 Urban Homage CAS Kit and The Sims 4 Artist Studio Build Kit into an exclusive deal offer of 7USD – or a price equivalent to your local currency.
Take a look at where you can get the latest Limited Bundle of Kits and what it features:
Combine creative spaces and iconic styles with The Sims 4 Creative Sparks Bundle; featuring The Sims 4 Urban Homage Kit and The Sims 4 Artist Studio Kit. Simmer Ebonix collaborated on a collection of expressive clothes and accessories that might be the perfect match for the artful clutter of your Sim’s lived-in studio.
KEY FEATURES:
Styles for the City — These modern looks are inspired by a time and place near and dear to Ebonix. They’re bold, unapologetic, and reflect a style Ebonix wanted to share with the Simmer community.
Forward Facing Throwbacks – Embrace a medley of stand-out colors and lively patterns! Iconic graffiti shirts, a bright bodysuit, and glamorous nails are just some of the options your Sim has for self expression.
An Artist’s Tools – Give your Sims more ways to express their creativity. There’s a new easel, tablet, and woodworking table for Sims to use in their artistic endeavors. Place inspiring still-life references, a backdrop, and other props to really help your creativity flow.
Artful Décor – Add an artistic flourish to your canvas and your studio. Add paint splatter to the ground and clutter items like palettes, cans, tubes, brushes, and stacked sketch books to every shelf and corner.
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Kit Bundle Availability
You can get the latest Sims 4 Limited Kits Bundle from the following official online retail stores:
As previous two releases this month, this The Sims 4 Limited Kits Bundle release is expected to last for the next 7 days. Meaning that the deal and bundle is expected to expire on March 5th, 2026 at 10AM PT. To make things a little simpler we’ve included a handy countdown below to let you know how much time there’s left!
What are your thoughts on the latest Sims 4 Creative Sparks Kit Bundle? Do you plan to get it while the offer lasts or is it a pass until the next one? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned on Sims Community for latest limited Bundle releases!
From Lineage to Family Trees: Breaking Down Dynasty Features Seen in The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Gameplay Trailer
Another week, another trailer. The latest gameplay trailer for The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy gives us further insight into the dynasty features coming with the latest Expansion Pack, following on from last week’s reveal, which focused on nobility gameplay. It highlights new dynasty features, including succession, inheritance and an overhauled family tree system, something players have been asking for for years. Based on what’s shown, here’s a closer look at the features we’ve spotted so far in the Royalty & Legacy gameplay trailer!
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Overhauled Family Trees
It’s about time the family tree feature got some love! Being one of the most notable dynasty features showcased in the gameplay trailer, it seems as though the layout of family trees will be expanded, giving us players more insight into how far back our families go, and marital status between Sims. This is something players have been asking for for years, particularly those who enjoy legacy style gameplay where family history actually matters! With clearer connections between ancestors, rulers and future heirs, the expanded family tree could finally give long-running families the sense of continuity and importance that dynasties are built on.
Dynasties Aren’t Just For Nobles
While The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy places a clear emphasis on nobility and ruling families, the gameplay trailer makes it equally clear that dynasty gameplay isn’t limited to crowns and tiaras. Several moments in the trailer highlight non-royal families engaging in the same long-term, generational systems, reinforcing the idea that dynasties are a playstyle rather than a social class.
Fan favourites, the Goths and the Landgraabs, are used as examples suggesting that wealth and influence can carry just as much weight as being nobility. Whether through social power or generational wealth, we can see that any household can choose to build a dynasty and set rules for our households to follow. It has been previously confirmed that players who own Royalty & Legacy will see tthat he Goth and Landgraab households will both have dynasty pre-sets if you start a new game, and the inclusion of Johnny Zest in the Landgraab family tree!
Dynasty Creation and Management
The gameplay trailer also introduces us to the brand new dynasty management screen, giving us direct control over how our household’s legacy is defined. When choosing to create a dynasty, in what looks to be a new panel, you can also view existing dynasties in your save file.
When creating a dynasty, you can choose a name, create a dynasty crest including the base and logo, pick skills that your members will focus on, and any ideals they live by (more on that next). This all suggests a more structured approach to generational gameplay, where family ideals and expectations can cause unpredictable rifts or bring your Sims closer together.
Prestige & Unity: Levelling Up
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy also introduces Prestige and Unity, two metrics that determine how successful a dynasty truly is. Unity reflects how well dynasty members get along, encouraging players to maintain strong relationships between Sims. Prestige, meanwhile, appears to be tied to how faithfully your members live by the established values. By acting in ways that align with those ideals, players can unlock powerful perks. Together, these systems add a layer of long-term management, pushing players to balance interpersonal harmony with outward reputation, two things that may conflict, leading to conflict resolution being the only outcome.
Dynasty Ideal: Defining Your Clan
The aforementioned ideals appear to define dynasty identity. In the trailer, examples such as Passionate and Bold are highlighted, suggesting these ideals could influence how members approach relationships, careers, and hobbies. Rather than functioning like the individual traits we have all come to know, ideals appear to operate on a broader generational level, perhaps shaping behaviours across multiple Sims at once. If implemented successfully, this feature could allow different households to feel thematically distinct over time.
Perks of Being a Dynasty
Beyond ideals, the trailer also shows off the perk system, offering actual tangible benefits to families that build power and influence over time. Similar to celebrity perks from Get Famous, these perks can be unlocked by building prestige and giving bonuses to the members. Several perks are briefly showcased, including access to private tutors, career boots throuhg nepotism, and easier formation of alliances with other influential dynasties.
These perks appear to be designed to reward sustained synasty play, making it easier for prominent families to maintain their status across generations. Features such as private tutors suggest faster or more specialised skill development or better grades for younger Sims. Simplified alliances may encourage us players to think more carefully about who our Sims associate with and how the family influence is leveraged long term.
Securing the Dynasty: Selecting Heirs
Another key feature highlighted is the ability to formally name an heir, allowing players to decide exactly who will carry the legacy forward. This system helps ensure legacies continue as intended, rather than being left to chance or default succession rules.
However, being named heir isn’t guaranteed to go smoothly, as we see in the trailer. Sims are able to decline the role, seemingly influenced by factors such as poor relationships with the current leader. This adds a layer of drama to the whole ordeal. This could perhaps turn succession into an active gameplay moment rather than a passive status change.
Secrets & Scandals: Uncover and Exploit
A major highlight of the gameplay trailer is the secrets and scandals system, adding some intrigue to family gameplay. In the trailer, we see a Sim uncover a secret child that has come about as a result of a love affair. This secret can be discovered through what looks to be a new gameplay object, where Sims can research other family trees. The Sim can either choose to keep it a secret or exploit the subject of the scandal.
Scandals can be tracked from a new Scandals tab in the notebook, a feature often overlooked in The Sims 4. From here, you can see the complicit Sim, how long the scandal carries any weight, and the severity of the scandal. The existence of severity hints at the possibility of failing to exploit other Sims for silence regarding the rumour, with less severity meaning a lower chance of success in exploitation.
Dambele: Great Worlds Beautiful Worlds
While not a gameplay feature per se, the new neighbourhood of Dambele is undoubtedly one of the most unique neighbourhoods we have received in The Sims 4 thus far. We all know the Sims Team loves to place a massive tree somewhere in the world, this time it looks as though it is being used as a central meeting point for Sims to tell stories, or make speeches to their subject, or fellow citizens. The lots in this world were created by Emerald Stories and Studio Gabri, with consultation on creating the world by the Pan African Gaming Group (PAAG).
What are your thoughts on the dynasty features shown off in the latest gameplay trailer? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Sims Community for all the latest on The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy.
Developers share insightful info tidbits for the upcoming Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion.
We’re already getting some new info tidbits about The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack!
Azure, Natalie, and Xènia are the new developers joining today’s official Discord Session for The Sims 4 Dynasty Gameplay Q&A. Following today’s official Gameplay Trailer release for dynasties, developers are giving us a closer look at how the new features function. Including new perks, social interactions and family tree improvements.
We’ve collected all the questions and answers from the developers in this handy recap down below. Check it out:
The Sims 4 Dynasty Gameplay Q&A With The Developers
Question: Can kids join a dinasty?
SimDevNat: Yes! They can be invited to any Dynasty started by their direct family members (parents, grandparents, etc)
SimDevAzure: Is there a cap on dynasty members? There’s no cap on Dynasty members. You can have as many members as you’d like. (The UI will show you 8 but you can add more members beyond that.)
Question: Is it possible to edit skills and values in a dynasty ever?
SimDevNat: Yes, the Head of a Dynasty can change the skills and ideals at any point. Although, some Sims may not be happy if you make a change that doesn’t align with their traits.
Question: Can you have a dynasty without being royalty?
SimDevNat: Yes! Any family can become a Dynasty.
Question: I’m sure you have a lot coming in but I was curious how inviting other households into your dynasty works? Are they now related to your Sim?
SimDevXènia: Yeah! They have to be related either by family ties or by marriage. If there’s a Sim you really want to be part of your family, you can always propose or adopt them.
Question: Is the scandal system only limited to dynasties or can other sims suffer them as well?
SimDevAzure: The Scandal System is not limited to Dynasties. The features are separate. Your Sims who aren’t in Dynasties can still have secrets/Scandals and extorts Sims etc.
Question: How do you earn the dynasty perks?
SimDevNat: As your Dynasty members follow the values and do aligned actions, the Dynasty will increase in Prestige Level. Each Prestige level gained grants points that you can spend on Dynasty Perks.
Question: Will there be any cross-pack dynastic ideals?
SimDevXènia: Yeah! All of the ideals cover all of base game and all the x-play that was eligible. The list is thorough
Question: Can you set a dynasty approved outfit like for example the panda suit from outdoor retreat?
SimDevXènia: No dynasty outfits </3, but you could always set up an additional outfit for them in CAS for all categories. Pandas everywhere!
Question: Are there any special dynasty perks related to occults?
SimDevXènia: We have a dynasty value entirely dedicated to occults! I’m a huge fan of occults myself, we always try to honor them. It’s called mysterious, and it’s perfect for supernatural families.
Question: Can there be a child of two dynasties? Like what happens if for example, The capps and the Monty have two heirs who marry, what dynasty will their child belong to?
SimDevNat: When a new baby is born to parents from different Dynasties, you’ll be able to choose which Dynasty you want them to join at birth.
Question: In the trailer, it shows only two options for if you discover a scandal: agreeing to keep it a secret or extorting the other sim (just like with secrets in For Rent). Is there not an option to reveal the scandal to everyone?
SimDevAzure: There are lots of options for Scandals. If your Sims discover another Sims secret they can expose it to the world (causing a Scandal) you can also extort for money, headship of the dynasty, or if the Sim is a Noble you can force them to abdicate.
Question: Will there be any cross-pack dynastic ideals?
SimDevAzure: Yes! The Ideals include encouraged and discouraged careers, activities and extracurriculars from past packs. Skills as well.
Question: They can create their own ‘merged’ dynasty I believe
SimDevNat: You can merge Dynasties when two members get married, creating a new Dynasty with a starting boost to Prestige based on the original Dynasties.
Question: Does this pack’s features have any cross overs with the political career at all
SimDevXènia: Yeah! if your politician Sim is in a Dynasty with the Diplomatic Value, they will gain more prestige for the family each time they go to work and rank faster within the Dynasty positions.
Question: Wait can you adopt adults now?
SimDevXènia: You can!
Question: So would this mean that vampires who are turned by your sim won’t be eligible?
SimDevXènia: They will be eligible. We have a soft spot for occults and always root for them. We’ve made the Vampire Offspring ‘relationship’ eligible for dynasty members.
Question: Will this all be retroactive to current saves or will we have to start new saves to have full play.
SimDevXènia: Retroactive! I playtested this with my 10 year old save file.
Question: My only question is, is it possible to import the new Goth / Landgraabs Dynasty into older saves? Want to play with the reworked households without restarting
SimDevNat: We can’t modify your existing saves, but if you like the values we chose you can recreate their Dynasties in your older saves.
Question: How does it work inviting other households into your dynasty? Do they automatically become related to your Sim?
SimDevAzure: Your Sims can only add other Sims who are related to them (by blood or by marriage) to their Dynasties. They can invite family members who live in other households to join their Dynasty.
Question: Can a sim be part of more than one dynasties?
SimDevXènia: No, just the one! But your dynasty can form alliances with any other dynasties that you consider a good match for your Sims
Question: Does a dynasty mean they’re a royal family or does or just mean an influential family
SimDevXènia: Just influential. You can have dynasts only, royals only or a combination of both. Play however you want
Question: Is it possible for one dynasty to have two or even more kingdom rulers? kinda like conquering the world?
SimDevNat: Yes! Dynasty membership is only restricted to family (not world, household or career) – so if you have family members who rule in different neighborhoods, they can all be in the same Dynasty.
Question: Is it possible to edit skills and values in a dynasty ever?
SimDevAzure: The Head of the Dynasty can edit the Dynasty Values (Skills and Ideals) at any time!
Question: Will we be able to have larger family trees with the new system and will there be vast overhaul or merely backend code upgrades to the family tree system?
SimDevXènia: The family trees look definitely larger. We visualize more Sims in the screen (both vertically and horizontally), and you have many new family ties categories. There will also be new frames for the portraits depending on their royal rank (if any), and special icons on top of the portraits reflecting their power dynamic within the family (leader, heir, outcast…)
Question: Yeah, like do you have to manually designate an heir or is it automatic?
SimDevXènia: Yes, it has to be manually chosen by players in the Heir slot. It’s not permanent, you can change it whenever you want
Question: will scandals/extortion automously happen to our sims from households we aren’t playing or can only the active household trigger them onto other sims?
SimDevNat: Extortion will only happen to Sims you’re playing (either through your Sims extorting others, or your Sims being extorted) but you can reveal the Scandals of Sims outside of your Household and see the effects happening to them.
Question: How can a sim discover scandals of other dynasties?
SimDevAzure: Sims can discover another Dynasties secrets by asking a Sim they both know if they know any secrets about the target Sim. You can also dig through trash, hack for secrets, exploring the secret passageway, asking the enchanted mirror, or buying secrets from the Info Brokers website.
Question: Can the “secret” children in dynasties be made in CAS or generated in-game like the long lost family members from Growing Together?
SimDevXènia: Not in CAS, it has to be in-game only! The ‘secrecy’ is generated upon birth, when you choose from a drop down menu who the ‘baby daddy’ will be
Question: Can we make our own kings/queens in cas.. and they will stay as king/queen if some of they’re children say no?
SimDevXènia: Regency is gain by working hard; so not in CAS, but playing through the career. (you can always use cheats though)
Question: If you’re a royal on the throne, can you hire a royal advisor? And if so can the advisor be a family member?
SimDevXènia: yes! (and yes)
Question: Do new family members get automatically put in the dynasties?
SimDevAzure: No, the Dynasty Head has to choose which family members to add to the Dynasty.
Question: I have the most important question of all the questions: Are Thebes and Capps related in Sims 4? (As they’re in Sims 2)
SimDevAzure: Yes.
Question: In the trailer, the option for someone to reject being the heir was shown. Is there something that triggers that or is it random?
SimDevXènia: There are a series of criteria taken into consideration for this outcome. I won’t say which, but it is not random
Question: Is a child only considered worthy of being an heir if the parents are married, or can a child born out of wedlock still become the heir?
SimDevNat: If the child is a member of the Dynasty, they can be set as the heir.
Question: Is a child only considered worthy of being an heir if the parents are married, or can a child born out of wedlock still become the heir? (Royality)
SimDevXènia: out of wedlock counts! they’re the heir… by BLOOD!
Question: How do alliances work? Can they only be forged by monarchs or dynasty heads?
SimDevNat: Only Dynasty Heads can forge Alliances with other Dynasty Heads. No other titles are required to become the Head as we wanted Dynasties and Nobility to work independently, depending on how you want to play.
SimDevXènia: Replying to the polyamory question (I’ve lost track of where it was, sorry!). Scandals take into consideration relationship boundaries, so if your Sim is in a polyamorous relationship, engaging romantically with others will /not/ be scandalous. Fun fact: we actually had to put Cordelia in a monogamous relationship so she could have a Scandal going on. She and Thiago were originally poly!
Question: Can the royals arrange marriages for their children like most do IRL?
SimDevNat: Dynasty members can be “Encouraged to Court” a specific Sim if your Dynasty Head is feeling like playing matchmaker. But it may not always go to plan!
Question: Can ghosts be the head of a dynasty?
SimDevXènia: of course, occult loooove! all occults welcome
SimDevAzure: Sorry I lost the question, but there are reward traits for the dynasty. You can buy reward traits that allow your progeny to inherit mental, physical, social, creative boosts.
Question: Is there anything you can tell us that hasn’t been a question yet?
SimDevXènia: that depends, how interested are you in scandals about secret babies
Question: Can famous sims interact with royal sims without causing scandal?
SimDevXènia: Meaning a celebrity chatting with a queen? They can, talking is not scandalous
Question: Is it extortion/secrets being revealed all player directed, or is there a chance a played sim can get extorted or get their secrets revealed by a NPC? This was kinda touched on before but I didn’t get a clear sense of it
SimDevNat: An NPC may call your Sim and threaten to extort them. If you don’t pay up or find another way to silence the extortionist, then that Sim’s Scandal will be revealed. (This can be turned off in settings)
Question: Can neighborhood stories create dynasties on its own, or is it sort of like clubs in that way?
SimDevAzure: No. Neighborhood Stories will not create Dynasties on it’s own.
Question: is every baby out of wedlock a scandal or only if one of the parents is married
SimDevNat: It’s only a Scandal if the pregnant Sim lies about the parenthood of the baby. Otherwise, a baby out of wedlock is not considered scandalous, and in the other case it would be the affair itself which is the scandal.
Question: Very interested! Spill the tea please!
SimDevXènia: If a Sim is pregnant from another Sim who does not match with the spouse is, there will be a dropwdown upon birth to ‘choose’ who the cannon baby daddy will be. There will be a series of interactions to deal (or not!) with that later, and it will potentially trigger a scandal as well
Question: Do the new families have scandals we can discover outside of Cordelia?
SimDevXènia: yes! pay attention to their notebooks. we curated their personalities as much as we could. we love lore
Question: Does a dynasty mean they’re a royal family or does or just mean an influential family
SimDevAzure: Influential. Dynasty and the Noble Career are separate (Dynasty gameplay does pair nicely with a family of Nobles though).
Question: What are the other ways to silence them?
SimDevXènia: There’s also an Information Broker that you can pay via the computer to ‘bury’ Sim secrets… And that Sim might be in the neighborhood as well, who knows
Question: This is so cool! Is that tied directly to the dynasty system, or can a “regular” family still have the drama?
SimDevNat: Scandals are for everyone! Bring on the drama
SimDevXènia: There’s a dotted line to the fake dad and one to the real dad if you access the UI from the sim who gave birth. If you access from either of the other SIms, you will only see their parenthood. Meaning, sims who know the truth will see it all, others sims will only see what they ‘know’
Question: What happens if a king from world A and a queen from world B get a child. (without moving in together) To which family will that child belong.
SimDevNat: The baby would join the household of the parent who gives birth to them, but you can choose which Dynasty they will join.
SimDevXènia: for those asking if the adopted sims will appear as adopted in the fam tree: it’s a setting! You can choose how you want it to display
Question: Can sims paint their dinasty crest and hang it on the wall?
SimDevNat: Kind of. There is a new crest wall decor object that you can put your motif onto, and your Sims could paint it from reference, if they wanted that hand-painted touch.
Question: If the monarch dies before the heir reaches adulthood, can the heir still take over as monarch king/queen? Considering its a career (royality)
SimDevXènia: They keep their title (almost cosmetically, since they cannot action on it til they are teens), but can claim it when they reach the age! That will let them jump into the career at level 10, effectively making them King, Queen or any custom title you prefer
Question: How does a sim have a secret baby?
SimDevAzure: Sims can have a baby with a Sim that is not their spouse and then lie to their Spouse about the parentage. This will create the Secret Baby relationship.
Question: Is the dynasty heir separate from the throne heir in the noble profession?
SimDevAzure: Yes
Question: I created a save years ago (you many know it as the Tales Of Yore Save) and this is literally my dream pack! I just wanted to know if it would be possible to have like an Emperor Sim who rules all the worlds (with monarchs still in each world). Probably not, but just wanted to confirm.
SimDevXènia: There is not a Sim who rules all worlds, HOWEVER…. in your case, you could create a Dynasty of Emperors and Empresses, and have each of them live in a different world. This way each of them can rule a region, but all share the same crest. That’s how I’d try to tell your story at least.
Question: Can any dynasty member go for the head of no hero is chosen
SimDevNat: Dynasty members who want to be Heir can ask (or even extort) their Head into choosing them as Heir. Or if they have specific values, they can challenge the Head for their position through a Chess Match, Duel or even a fight. Otherwise, any Dynasty member who is ranked higher than the Head can just Usurp the position!
Question: Can we hear more about The Noble Frog Prince?? Is there lore for him??
SimDevXènia: There is not a single prince or princess! They might not even have that rank. There are many noble frogs, and each have their own rank. Starting from level 4, which is already quite of a shortcut into the nobility career if you were to marry them!
Question: Is the green hood guy in the trailer the burglar???
SimDevXènia: Hahaha, yes! We have a new burglar with strong feelings for the ‘Tax the Rich’ motto. Low income Sims love them
Question: Life & Death crosspack question: Can we have one monarch that constantly occupies the throne in various incarnations of themselves.. A monarch lives and dies and reincarnates right back on their same throne –> Think of it as a Dalai Lama situation
SimDevNat: This sounds like a really fun story! There’s no direct way to “promise to inherit” to your unborn reincarnation, but if there was a spouse or adult child who could “hold” the title for you and promise it to your incarnation, then this could definitely work.
SimDevAzure: Can we pass headship of a dynasty/titles to a spouse/sibling/parent and declare them our heir if we don’t have children? Answer: You can pass the headship of the Dynasty to any Dynasty member (not just your kids). For Noble Titles you can promise to inherit a Noble Title to your kids or Spouse.
Question: I wanted to ask what Knights are, what they do, and how they are relevant to dynasties? Also the same for the Advisors?
SimDevXènia: Knight Sims are any Sim in the level 1 of the Noble Career. They can still get a noble advisor (any other Sim), and additionally be noble advisors themselves (to someone else). You don’t have to be a noble to be an advisor, but you can combine it if you want. I think around level 4 nobles gain the ability to Knight other Sims
Question: Omg! We getting R** H*?!
SimDevXènia: the very same. or at least, or re-imagined version of him. hope you like meeting them!
Question: will stepfamily and halfsiblings finally have proper relation tags?
SimDevXènia: yesssss
Question: Are there any dynastic criteria that can be linked to piracy?
SimDevNat: Personally I think the Bold and Vicious Dynasty Ideals would work well for a Pirate Dynasty
Question: When a character becomes a king, does his fame level automatically max out?
SimDevAzure: As Sims rise through the Noble Career their Fame will increase throughout the whole process.
Question: Family tree display settings …. Tell us more !!!! (please)
SimDevAzure: We will be having a family tree Discord qna soon!
Question: Can pets be in dynasties or royalty??
SimDevNat: If you have the Cats & Dogs expansion pack, your feline friends can certainly dress the part!
Question: How do secret passages work?
SimDevXènia: Passages do many things! Sims gotta inspect them first to find out shortcuts available, and those can be explored for Sims to appear ‘somewhere else’ where there is a Passageway as well. They can also serve as an /intimate spot/ for Sims, and be tampered with…
Question: Will Dynasties have their own heirlooms cross play like in life and death? Like if I want to have an heirloom that has been in the Dynasty forever could that be an option? Will we be able to have a scandal for breaking the heirloom blarfy?
SimDevNat: There’s no specific tie between Dynasties or Scandals and heirlooms, but players who have Life and Death can definitely tell some cool stories of items passed down through the Dynasty.
Question: Can you reveal examples of decrees?
SimDevXènia: Yes! For example, we have a decree called The Silver Charter that gives benefits to Elders. They no longer get ‘woohoo exhausted’ and have improved skill gain.
Question: Can we legitimise illegitimate children or at least partially recognise them somehow?
SimDevAzure: Secret Children can be discovered, the secret can be exposed and then everyone will know about them. The child can then be added to the dynasty.
Question: Can Passageways work like elevators, yes or no? This is very important to me lol. If I click go here will my sim automatically go to the Passageway (If theyve inspected them first)?
SimDevXènia: if you mean like Portals, yes!
Question: Thankyou! It’s a shame the sims have to inspect them first because otherwise they’d be so versatile but Im glad to know that they can be used as elevators! This is amazing.
SimDevXènia: We have a player facing cheat though – for builders!
Question: If you have for rent and this pack can you set up a castle with a butlers quarters and a maids quarters and a knights barracks?
SimDevXènia: I did playtest this with the butler from Vintage Glamour. But yeah you should be able to have staff in quarters with For Rent, what a great idea
What are your thoughts on the new Dynasty Gameplay coming with The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack? Let us know in the comments down below and stay tuned for all the latest Sims 4 News!
We’re back with more trailer screens from The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion pack, as we have an unprecedented second gameplay trailer before the pack launch in February.
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Before the trailer
Anyone watching live will see a female Sim wearing one of the new crowns fighting a Tragic Clown practice dummy, showing off the early purchase bonus items.
As well as this promotional image on screen before the premiere begins.
The Sims team often does custom countdowns for their premieres, and this one showed the same preview as the first announcement trailer. If you missed it, they’re here for you to enjoy.
Now, let’s break down all the key Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Dynasty screens from this gameplay trailer.
All Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Dynasty Screens
This trailer shows that we’re getting the ability to build a custom Dynasty, which will come with Perks, Values, Ideals and Prestige, as well as custom names and crests.
Here are all of the Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Dynasty screens, where these features and more were shown off in detail.
Watch the new gameplay trailer
You can watch the full Dynasty gameplay trailer here.
Do you think the gameplay for Dynasty’s looks exciting? Let us know below.
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This is a freelance paid opportunity on a monthly basis to create original content and reports about The Sims and Life Simulation games. We’ve opened up several new freelance positions for the Sims Community website and LifeSim Games category. Down below you’ll find several freelance writing roles with descriptions, features and requirements. You can use the application right below the open roles to send in your team submission.
All applicants must be over 18 years old for online payment reasons.
Open Sims Community Team Roles (2026)
The Sims Player Stories Reporter
As a Sims Player Stories reporter your responsibility is to put all the drama and scandals that players have reported happening in their Sims game. You’re highlighting all the highs and the lows of everyday situations in The Sims games and know how to find hidden story and playthrough situation gems.
Your reponsibilities as a Sims Player Stories reporter include staying up to date on trending social community boards for all the gameplay stories and situations. Writing short and long content depending on the length of situation, you know how to put a spotlight and properly retell and credit the player’s story.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Write original Sims Player Stories ranging from main game entries (The Sims 4, The Sims 3 etc.) to Sims game spin-offs.
The author has to have a bookmark of all the trending sources of Sims player stories. We can provide with some navigational tips in the second rounds!
Whether it’s a random game scenario, glitch or new feature spotted, the author has to have the game and ability to recreate the scenario with a screenshot for purposes of occasional spotlight on our Social Media feeds.
We Expect From You:
Knowledge in writing English game content for online platforms.
Skills in capturing quality in-game screenshots and footage.
Ownership of at least more than half of the available Sims 4 Packs.
Ability to run The Sims 4 on High Graphics game settings on your computer.
What’s In It For You?
Monthly freelance fee based on the number and length of articles you’ve written (Will be discussed in the second round of applications)
A set of tools, documentation, and assistance to create your next Sims article masterpiece.
The Sims 4 Mods & CC Author
The world of mods in the Sims 4 community is getting bigger and more powerful with each day. With modders constantly bringing unique gameplay and feature improvements for the game, we thought it would be a good opportunity to put a bright spotlight on what’s been going on in the modding world. With a regular Sims 4 Mods author in our evergrowing Sims Community team!
Responsibilities for a Sims 4 Mods & CC author include covering detailed article news spotlights on big (and small) mod releases. With detailed guides and feature walkthroughs on staple Sims 4 Mods. As well as writing useful collection posts on past and future The Sims 4 CC set releases.
We’re also ocassionally covering Early Access coverage for new CC and Mod releases from Sims Creators.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Write original News and Guides on The Sims 4 Mods. Including new Mod releases and extensive walkthroughs on trending Mods.
Create original article lists that showcase Sims 4 CC based on a Household, Lot or Story Theme
Navigate players to interesting unofficial Mods and CC announcements / projects, with regular spotlights to other Sims Creators
Cover Early Access CC / Mods provided by Sims Creators
We Expect From You:
Knowledge in writing English game content for online platforms.
Skills in capturing quality in-game screenshots and footage.
Ownership of at least more than half of the available Sims 4 Packs.
Ability to run The Sims 4 on High Graphics game settings on your computer.
LifeSim Games: Tomodachi Life News and Gameplay Author
Own a Nintendo Switch 2 and interested in getting the game on April 16th, 2026? This is the role for you!
We’re looking for a LifeSim Games reporter interested in doing coverage on news and updates about the upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream release for Nintendo Switch. Including interest and preparation for gameplay guide coverage when the game comes out this April.
Your responsibilities as a Tomodachi Life News and Gameplay Reporter include staying up-to-date on all the official game updates and announcements, reporting on them and creating original guide content.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Write original news and gameplay content for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream
Interest in doing retroactive coverage about the first series entry in the Tomodachi Life franchise
We Expect From You:
Knowledge in writing English game content for online platforms.
Skills in capturing quality in-game screenshots and footage.
Ownership of Nintendo Switch 2 and Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream game.
What’s In It For You?
Monthly freelance fee based on the number and length of articles you’ve written (Will be discussed in the second round of applications)
A set of tools, documentation, and assistance to create your next Sims article masterpiece.
LifeSim Games: InZOI Reporter
As a Reporter for video game InZOI your responsibilities will include coverage on both official updates, gameplay content and player stories. This includes previews of official InZOI game updates and roadmaps, development updates and Discord sessions. You also have the ability to run InZOI on your computer and do game guides on both essential and lesser known InZOI features. When there’s nothing happening much officially, you’ll dive deeper into what the InZOI community has been talking about on active social media community boards and reporting on interesting player stories!
Roles and Responsibilities:
Cover regular news and updates on InZOI.
Create original content and guides based on InZOI game features.
Produce community-driven articles for InZOI. Including User Generated Creation (UGC) spotlights and custom content.
Cover InZOI player stories and interesting gameplay highlights.
We Expect From You:
Knowledge in writing English game content for online platforms.
Skills in capturing quality in-game screenshots and footage.
A thorough understanding of InZOI and its features.
Ability to run InZOI on at least Medium Graphics game settings on your Windows PC.
What’s In It For You?
Monthly freelance fee based on the number and length of articles you’ve written (Will be discussed in the second round of applications)
A set of tools, documentation, and assistance to create your next InZOI article masterpiece.
LifeSim Games: General Life Simulation Games Reporter
As a General Life Simulation Games Reporter you’ll be working on both spotlighting new indie and publisher game releases that revolve around life and city simulation. You’re also a player reporter on all the engaging content and adventures from Sims creators who have departed covering The Sims and are covering other game franchises. Putting a spotlight on positive life simulation creator stories and endeavours!
Roles and Responsibilities:
Cover regular news and updates on interesting Life Sim and City Sim games from different game publishers and indie studios.
Do player reports about ex-Sims creators who are trying different simulation games and engage a healthy discussion in your article reports.
Spotlight new creators and custom creations in the Life Simulation Games genre; whether it’s from InZOI, Paralives, UGC content for Tomodachi Life / Animal Crossing and others.
We Expect From You:
Knowledge in writing English game content for online platforms.
Skills in capturing quality in-game screenshots and footage.
A thorough understanding of multiple Life Simulation game series.
Ability to run InZOI on at least Medium Graphics, Paralives and optionally have the consoles required for Nintendo Life Sims.
What’s In It For You?
Monthly freelance fee based on the number and length of articles you’ve written (Will be discussed in the second round of applications)
A set of tools, documentation, and assistance to create your next Life Sim article masterpiece.
Suggest your role!
Whether it’s Sims influencer news or original let’s play articles, we’d love to hear if you’d have a role perfect for the Sims Community team! Our 4th position is open to anything that you could think of related to writing about The Sims, InZOI and Paralives at the moment.
How To Apply
Down below is the Sims Community Freelance Team Application form. Where you can input your name, email and preferred team role that we suggested above. You’ll need to provide an article example of the content you want to create for Sims Community. Here are our tips to get you started:
Choose a Team Role: Select one of the four Sims Community team roles listed above.
Write an Article: Craft a 300 to 600-word article on your chosen team role topic. Ensure it captures the essence of your writing style.
Include Screenshots: Enrich your article with in-game screenshots that complement your content. Screenshots provide a visual context, making your article more engaging and relatable.
Upload the Article Sample as a document file to Google Docs / Microsoft Word online / Dropbox / Weshare / other document sharing solutions. Include the link of your uploaded file in the submission form below!
Write a short introduction message about yourself.
Sims Community Freelance Team Application Form
The deadline for sending in your Sims Community team application is on February 9th, 2026 at 10AM Pacific Time. Which is when we’ll be removing the Team Application Form above. If the application form doesn’t work for you, you can send your application directly to our contact@simscommunity.info email with all the required details.
We’ll make sure to inform all applicants who’ve applied properly using the form above about their status in the week after through our e-mail response. As always, stay tuned on Sims Community for regular updates on current and future team applications!
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!
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A new EA Playtester survey is researching into player’s satisfaction with the current state of The Sims 4 Series.
We received a new message from one of our readers about a third survey roaming around the EA Playtester circles. Sims player who’d like to stay anonymous shared a new official survey about The Sims 4 Base Game. It contains both questions about favorite townies in The Sims 4 and another set of questions asking about the general satisfaction and statements for The Sims 4 series.
Here’s what the original email of the new Sims 4 survey stated for playtesters:
Hi Playtester!
We are eager to hear from you! Dive into a survey and share your thoughts on current and future concepts. Participation is entirely up to you, and while there’s no compensation, your feedback is the magic that fuels our creativity.
Take a moment to complete the survey at your own pace. There are no right or wrong answers — just your honest insights.
Thanks,
– The EA Playtesting Team
New The Sims 4 Official Survey Questions
We’ll be skipping through all the Sims 4 Townies questions as they are the same as the ones from the public survey. You can see what it contains here and vote on our Community Poll about favorite Sims 4 Townies!
The new set of Sims 4 Official Survey questions ask the player about their thoughts on The Sims 4 in general. Asking if they’re satisfied and excited when playing new features, do they trust the game to be reliable as it becomes more complex and so on. Many of these questions touch on the topics that a majority of Sims players have been leaving feedback and comments on The Sims official media accounts. It’ll be interesting if they take any of the feedback into account!
When it comes to the Official Survey for The Sims 4 itself, you won’t be able to take it, at least not from this article. If you’ve been selected by EA Playtesting you can give it a go and prepare with these statements below:
Statements from The New Sims 4 Official Survey
The features and gameplay in The Sims 4 make the game world feel alive and believable.
The look and feel of The Sims 4 still feels unmistakably The Sims – familiar yet evolved.
Overall, the features and gameplay in The Sims 4 feel seamless and immersive.
The features and gameplay in The Sims 4 surface what matters most in the moment without breaking my immersion.
The features and gameplay I use in The Sims 4 make Sims’ behaviors feel smart, responsive, and lifelike.
New features and updates in The Sims 4 fit naturally with existing packs and features.
The Sims 4 connects naturally with what I’ve enjoyed in previous Sims games.
The features and gameplay in The Sims 4 respect the time and effort I put into the game.
The Sims 4 builds on and improves what I enjoyed in past Sims games.
I trust that my Sims, families, and creations in The Sims 4 feel safe and lasting over time.
I trust that my Sims, families, and creations in The Sims 4 remain intact and usable across updates and expansions.
The world graphics, lighting and buildings in The Sims 4 look and feel stylish, modern and cohesive.
The features and gameplay in The Sims 4 make me curious to explore and discover more.
I can see how neighborhoods and communities in The Sims 4 grow alongside my Sims’ stories.
Overall, the experience of playing The Sims 4 feels seemless and immersive.
The features and gameplay in The Sims 4 support how I personally like to play The Sims.
The Sims 4 lets me move smoothly between storytelling, building and exploring.
The Sims 4 feels flexible enough to support different playstyles and different kinds of Simmers.
Overall, I find the features and gameplay in The Sims 4 appealing.
The Sims 4 offers options and representation that reflect people like me.
I personally enjoy owning and using content and features available in The Sims 4.
I trust that my saves and gameplay in The Sims 4 remain stable as the game grows and evolves over time.
The systems and features in The Sims 4 feel designed to stay technically stable as gameplay becomes more complex and content is added.
I feel confident that The Sims 4 delivers its experience smoothly at a consistent level of quality.
How likely are you to continue playing The Sims 4 in the future?
Considering everything you’ve experienced in The Sims 4, how interested are you in engaging with new updates or releases when they launch?
Based on your experience with The Sims 4, how interested are you in purchasing new packs or content for the game?
What aspects of The Sims 4 feel most true to what you expect from a Sims game?
What aspects of The Sims 4 feel most evolved compared to earlier Sims games?
If you could change one thing about The Sims 4 or its features, what would it be?
The first private Official Survey for The Sims Franchise appeared just 7 days ago. When we got new talks about a new Sims Single Player game and new MySims game! It seems EA is really investigating every corner for the franchise and preparing it for the years to come.
What are your thoughts on the latest Sims 4 official survey? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for the latest Sims News & Updates!
Get a first look at the prizes coming with the next Sims 4 Live Event!
There’s going to be a brand new The Sims 4 Live Event starting February 3rd, 2026. Thanks to a teaser from the Sims 4 Main Menu, we now have a first glimpse of what this Live event will include. Hint: it’s all about the upcoming release of The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion!
New The Sims 4 Live Event Starts Feb 3
A brand new poster for the next Sims 4 Live Event appeared on the game’s main menu, promoting the start of The Sims 4’s next Royal-themed event for February 3rd.
The last Sims 4 Live Event called Deck The Palms was just a Login Event. This upcoming one will bring back the Quests and Event Points mechanisms again!
Embard on a whirlwind adventure and complete weekly quests to earn exciting rewards like the Master of Grudges Aspiration and Capp Library Bookcase!
We have another game preview from this Menu tab below. Revealing a new CAS top and Aspiration.
Earn weekly rewards like a new Lot Trait & Aspiration!
Today’s The Sims 4 Laundry List revealed a new Sims 4 Update set for February 3rd, 2026. This means both The Event and The Update will be deployed on the same date!
EA reveals a new Sims 4 Laundry List for the upcoming game update next week!
EA and Maxis have published a brand new Sims 4 Laundry List, containing a list of fixes and changes coming to The Sims 4 and its DLC features that have been reported by community members.
The list also includes a confirmation of the new Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy pre-patch for Base Game happening on February 3rd, 2026. As well as changes to python code for The Sims 4 modders who have used family trees and legacy gameplay in their Mod contents.
Check out everything new in the official laundry list below:
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The Sims 4 Laundry List: January 27th, 2026
Hi Simmers!
Welcome to the Laundry List, where we share the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve. If you’re hitting crashes, infinite loading, or missing lots, please read our post here to see how you can share affected saves so we can gather some critical information to aid our investigations.
The Sims Team
Upcoming Update for Mod Users
On February 3, we’re rolling out an exciting Base Game update that introduces expanded and improved functionality for family trees, genealogy, and relationship data. These updates enhance how Sims’ family connections are tracked and displayed, and we’re looking forward to sharing more details with you very soon.
Because this update makes changes to core game systems, our testing has shown that some mods – particularly those that extend or interpret family and relationship data – will be affected. This could appear as missing relatives, unexpected relationship changes, or family trees that don’t reflect what you expect. In rare cases, these issues could negatively impact your save.
If you use mods that involve lineage, generational gameplay, or complex family rules, we strongly recommend removing them before the February 3 Base Game update and waiting until the creators confirm compatibility.
Thank you for your patience and for giving mod authors the time they need to update their work, helping ensure your Sims’ family stories continue smoothly
Mod creators, in an effort to assist you in updating mods that touch genealogy as mentioned above, we’ve provided a list of Python changes to you for this Base Game update below.
Save File Investigation Update
Improving save file integrity continues to be a top priority. Since our dedicated investigation started in September, we’ve delivered preventative solutions for a range of issues, both player reported and ones we’ve identified through our investigation. We’ve also shipped improvements to core systems, like slowly rolling out changes to Scratch Files and rental cheats, to support this work. For remaining issues, we’re awaiting further information from players experiencing them to be able to investigate further, and will continue to monitor for any new player reported issues.
We’re now ready to shift our focus from investigations to longer-term prevention, and with that, will provide future updates via the Laundry List instead of a monthly standalone post. When these changes ship, they’ll be clearly called out in patch notes, so you’ll always know when something directly related to save stability has been addressed. This approach lets the team focus on durable fixes while still keeping communication clear and at a regular cadence.
Here’s the list of the top community concerns we’re investigating for our next update:
[EA Forums] Resolved an issue that caused photos to turn black discovered after the January 13th Base Game update.
[EA Forums] Fixed a UI issue in Create a Sim that was preventing elements from displaying in turn ons and turn offs, as well as the like and dislike buttons.
[EA Forums] Fixed additional instances of an issue where entering and exiting Build Mode during Scenarios with goals would cause the UI to disappear or the game to become unresponsive.
[EA Forums] Editing Mermaids or Aliens in Create a Sim should no longer cause a game crash.
[EA Forums] Resolved an issue that could prevent room type assignments in Build Mode.
[EA Forums] Simple Slattered and MasterCraft staircases no longer have an extra board when placing L-shaped stairs.
[EA Forums] Book covers for Baking, Wellness, Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Herbalism and Photography books should no longer change when placed on retail displays. Fabrication and Mixology skill books no longer have the same book cover.
[EA Forums] Resolved an issue causing nail asset yfAcc_ManiNaturalShort_SolidDirt to cause a metallic effect to the entire body.
[Bug Archive] Resolved an issue where Sims’ Great Grandparents incorrectly had romantic interactions available to them with extended family members.
[Bug Archive] Resolved an issue causing nail assets yfAcc_ManiGP12Forest and ymAcc_ManiGP12Forest to show lines around the upper arm on Sims.
[Bug Archive] Resolved an issue where Sims didn’t complete the ‘Dance With Someone’ goal at Prom, preventing a Gold Event rating.
[Bug Archive] Upgraded vacuums now work in the “Off the Grid” Lot type.
Updates on Top Community Voted Issues
Our team continues to investigate other community concerns for future fixes. Please note that some topics can be complicated to replicate and require an extended investigation on our end, so even though we are actively reviewing, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch. This includes the following top voted issues:
Eyes/Eyelids Issues (Patch 1.110.265/2.01) – Work continues on this top community reported concern, and preliminary behind the scenes work went out as part of the January 13th Base Game update, we hope to have more to share soon on this one!
Disappearances of Pets and Horses in Premade Households – The team feels they are circling a fix for this issue, and we’re hoping to have a fix for internal testing soon. We’ll share more on this one as soon as we’re able.
Strangers in your conversation – We’ve begun investigating this issue, and the team is working on some new theories that could lead to fixes that we hope to share soon.
Animals stuck/disappeared in inventory – We are testing potential fixes for this issue that look promising so far, we hope to have more to share shortly.
Sims obsessively use objects – We have several proposed fixes under investigation for issues reported in this thread, we’ll share new information as it becomes available.
The Sims 4 Code Changes for Modders
Sul Sul, Mod creators,
For the upcoming Base Game update on February 3rd, the team has modified The Sims 4 Python code used for setting and checking the family relations between Sims. Some classes have changed their behaviour to be better aligned with the new genealogy goals, some methods changed their names and signatures, and some tunable fields changed their types to be in-line with the new architecture. This is not a comprehensive list of all code changes, but the changes that are most likely to significantly impact mod functionality.
As this is a large change to many systems, we wanted to provide as much detail ahead of time to help you update your mods and reduce friction for any Simmers who use them. We hope this information is helpful and welcome your feedback via the comments below. As a reminder, you can view The Sims 4 Mod Policy here.
Logic Changes
Key points:
SimInfo object still exposes the main interface in Python for setting the individual’s existing sim’s family relations to other sims (existing and purged). The interface was slightly changed, see below.
GenealogyTracker object inside the SimInfo still exposes the main interface in Python for checking the individual’s existing sim’s family relations to other sims (existing and purged). The interface was slightly changed, see below.
From the Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack Base Game update, it will not be possible to set any family relations in Python other than direct parental relations and partner relations for existing SimInfo objects. Any other (indirect) types of family relations (siblings, grandparents, cousins, in-laws, step-relatives etc) will be automatically deduced and managed by the new Family Tree Service, and can’t be set directly anymore, neither by code nor with tuning (loots, household templates etc).
Family Tree Service keeps a persistent, always growing family tree graph for all sims in the save. It keeps the data about dead sims even after they get purged from the save (unless they were manually deleted in CAS). It replaced the genealogy_cache entirely. Every node in the graph is either lived or living sim, every edge of the graph is either parent/child relation or a marriage.
On every loading, the game synchronizes the state of SimInfos with the family tree graph in the save and family relbits between all related sims.
The order of synchronization is the following:
Any legacy family relations recorded in Genealogy Tracker, other than direct parental relations, will only be used for portability between Python and client. Only direct parental relations will be used as the source of truth for the Family Tree graph during the loading-time synchronization.
Any family relbits, that has no corresponding relation represented in the family tree graph during loading, will be archived / removed from the game.
To provide better backward compatibility with legacy saves, that could have been changed by cheats and mods, the game attempts to reconstruct “unknown” parents in the family tree graph for parentless siblings and for grandchildren without parents, from just their relbits, to keep relations with such incorrectly configured siblings and grandparents valid after Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack Base Game update. This always prioritizes safety, so it won’t run in all cases.
Python API Changes
The following code should perform the described operations keeping SimInfo, Family Tree graph and relbits in sync if applied properly. Any other ways to modify and get family relations will likely give unexpected results and will provide a higher chance for breaking saves.
Setting a Parent
You can only set a parent to a new SimInfo, that has no family relations yet. You can do it twice to set both parents.
WARNING: Setting parents above doesn’t perform any checks for the appropriate and relative age of the parent! This is on the caller to identify a pair of sims which are appropriate for child/parent relationships. Setting a parent which is younger than its child is not recommended and can cause various unexpected issues.
Getting/Setting Spouse
WARNING: Setting spouse above doesn’t perform any checks for age and inappropriate romance restrictions! This is on the caller to identify a pair of sims which are appropriate for marriage.
Getting Relatives
The following genealogy methods return id generators for the mentioned groups of sims related to sim_info. Please note that you need to have a valid sim_info to run these methods, so it won’t work if you only have an id of the sim which was already purged (see Navigating Family Tree below instead).
Navigating the Family Tree (Read-only!)
The Family Tree graph’s traverse() method allows the code to navigate the entire family tree starting from sim id passed as the first parameter. By default it traverses through all linked nodes including those corresponding to already purged sims (which has no sim info in this save).
Every traversed node is either lived or living sim, every edge of the graph is either parent/child relation or a marriage. The caller can adjust the maximum depth of traversal with optional max_depth parameter (see below), which by default is set to 10. The caller can also choose which edges to not traverse with the help of a function passed into an edge_filter_function parameter.
Access to family tree node’s data happens in the visitor function passed by the caller into the visitor_function parameter. See the FamilyTreeNode’s fields available for reading below.
WARNING: Please note that visited_node and analyzed_edge below are references to the actual Family Tree graph data in memory. In any circumstances don’t change any data inside the referred objects! Otherwise this will break the sync between Family Tree graph and the rest of the save, leading to the save corruption.
The caller can also choose which graph traversal order to choose – DEPTH_FIRST or BREADTH_FIRST, using the traversal_mode parameter.
In the edge filtering function, the following bit flags will be found combined in the analyzed_edge.edge_data bitmask:
Tuning Related Changes
It’s not allowed to use relationship loots in tunings to set any family relbits other than parents.
It’s not allowed to use Relationship Map in premade_sim_relationships tuning to set up family relations between premade sims. New Family Relations Fixup should be used instead if family relations need to be created between households. For in-household relations between premades the household template tuning is used as before.
The following tunables (fields) were changed in the following tuning types:
whims.whim_set.GeneTargetFactory – “relationship” is now RelationshipType instead of FamilyRelationshipIndex.
filters.tunable.GenealogyFilterTerm – “family_relationship” is now RelationshipType instead of FamilyRelationshipIndex.
aspirations.aspiration_tuning.AspirationFamilialTrigger – “target_family_relationships” is now RelationshipType instead of FamilyRelationshipIndex.
Additionally, The Sims Direct Team sent out another update stating that the Prom disappearing from Calendar issue fix is set for a March 2026 Base Game Update release.
Simmers, We have a fix in testing for the prom issue. Pending final checks, we’re targeting the March Base Game update and will share as we know more.
What are your thoughts on the latest Sims 4 Laundry List and upcoming game changes? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Sims Community for new info as soon as the update drops!
In 2025, and even spilling over now into 2026, Simmers did one of the things they do best – turned popular movies and series into magical Sims 4 re-creations. Big releases dominated the box office in 2025 and caught a lot of Simmers eyes, sparking imaginations across the world. Movies like Wicked: For Good and series like Stranger Things 5 had Simmers in build mode creating homes and venues as well as those crafty CAS creators re-creating lookalike characters with some spot on accuracy!
Have a favorite show from last year that you wish to relive in your Sims game? With this gallery spotlight of Sims 4 2025 Movies and Series your wish is our command, as a bunch of them have been reimagined in both builds and in Create A Sim.
Hawkins Cinema – 9Blaine9
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Wicked for Good
“Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.”
A very strong contender and favorite among many was Wicked: For Good. So we had to include it in our Sims 4 2025 Movies and Series. This is the second movie in the franchise and brings back some of the fan favorites to live out the next chapter of their journey. If there is one area Simmers thrive in it’s aesthetic builds and Wicked: For Good helps spark imagination in both CAS and builders alike. From homes and townhouses to entire castles modeled after the School, Shiz University, the gallery did not disappoint with this popular movie.
School for Good & Wicked – MissPink87
Lot Type: Library Lot Size: 64×64 Price: §564,569
Every big and beautiful set eventually becomes a 64×64 lot in The Sims and the Shiz University is no exception. This may be inspired by Oz but definitely not limited by the grid as every inch of this lot has been utilized. This beautiful reimagined castle, with both good and wicked represented, is standing boldly ontop of a rock formation. One side is light and airy while the other is dark and mysterious.
Both sides of the school have bedrooms, learning areas and things for any witch or wizard who may need something. Set as a library lot type, this lot could be changed depending on your requirements and the gameplay you have in mind. It has the versatility of being a library, university housing or even a custom venue to let your imagination and storytelling take the reins.
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 30×30 Price: §193,415
Elphaba and Glinda inspired townhouses, each side representing each character – their colors, aesthetic and mainly their vibes. From dark, moody and powerful on the one side to pink, charming and giving ‘main character energy’ on the other, this is definitely where friendship, rivalry and magic all share a fence. Two lives showcased in two very different styles but beautifully built to capture the perfect personality for both.
Capturing personalities into a build is one thing but capturing the personalities of characters in CAS is a whole new ballgame! It can be tricky, but with great skill comes great CAS creators! There are plenty of re-creations of Glinda and Elphaba on the gallery – each with their own unique looks and outputs and all great re-creations.
TiannaCarina and Lunawendream have both created Elphaba and Glinda in CAS and have pulled off beautiful renditions of the two main characters. From the clothes to the accessories and hair, no detail was left untouched when it came to making these Sims and framing them after their respective characters. c0ffing1rl has done a re-creation of Ariana Grande but a Glinda version and not only is the re-creation spot on, you can see Ari looking back at you dressed and ready for her performance as Glinda! From the cheekbones and nose, to the lips and hair – this truly is a masterpiece.
KPop Demon Hunters
“When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren’t selling out stadiums or topping the Billboard charts, they’re moonlighting as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger.”
When K-pop meets demon slaying there is only one real thing to do – go from screen to Sims! KPop Demon Hunters characters have bold silhouettes and a supernatural edge to them that is just itching to be re-pixelated in The Sims 4. It is almost like the ultimate stage for recreating these characters – you have everything from sliders and colors all the way to picking just the right traits to match the attitude.
Perfectly styled yet perfectly lethal – DewberryShake has created the iconic three demon hunters with stage ready confidence and demon-slaying precision. The eyes say it all, beautiful but deadly. e95f2ef112b44953 has re-created our two main characters that they are both pretty enough to headline and also dangerous enough to end worlds. With both of these creations each character has a clear and unique identity – some looking remarkably like the characters they portray.
Plur1bus
“The series follows novelist Carol, who finds herself isolated after an alien virus transforms the rest of humanity into a peaceful and content hive mind, which nevertheless seeks to assimilate her and other immune individuals.”
Pluribus (written out as ‘Plur1bus’) exists in a place that feels much like unease and deliberately unsettling. At the same time it can give off Sims world building energy… if you squint and tilt your head slightly. But think about it, a world where all of humanity merges into a singular, peaceful and content environment… sounds very much like the first save we all had. Until we learnt about pool ladders back in the day or meteorites that can fall out the sky… death by chicken anyone?
Pluribus House – ltbaker87
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 40×30 Price: §34,628
Carols house is a bit of a mystery in itself since we don’t actually get to see too much of the bigger picture of just what this house looks like. This is a great re-creation of her house since we mainly see interior shots and shots from the front of the house (sometimes a sneaky side of house shot). It is beautifully crafted, looking not too far off from what we do manage to see. And with the desert like backdrop it is s perfect lot for Oasis Springs.
RaversFallacyPS4 has done a fabulous job of recreating Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) in CAS. They have taken her presence and her overall demeanor that she puts out into the world and captured it beautifully. She stands out as a character that has been through a lot, seen a lot and is still here fighting for more. Amazing work was put into this CAS creation from the laugh lines, to the shape of the eyebrows and eyes.
Severance – Season 2
“Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives; when a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.”
If Simmers love it, it will be rebuilt – guaranteed. No matter how complicated it may seem, or impossible the floorplan might turn out – we will build it! Severance is no exception to that rule, with it’s complicated passages and strange little rooms, Simmers have tackled this challenge head-on. With Season 2 airing in 2025, Simmers either added onto their existing builds or created entirely new ones based on what we finally get to see ‘behind the scenes’ of the ever secretive Lumons building.
The Sims 4 Movies and Series list had to include Severance and The Lumon building considering it is a mystery to us all (almost gives us Strangerville and Mother vibes…). Past the almost clinical and drab lobby area no one really knows what goes on but some Simmers have ventured a guess and come up with some fun office builds to add into your Sims world.
Lumon Office – Severance – Sim_Souza_22
Lot Type: Generic Lot Size: 40×30 Price: §126,731
This Lumon building by Sim_Souza_22 has research machines setup in the very misleading office room where the majority of Season 1 takes place. The rest of the build is left open to interpretation like much of the actual building in the series. It leaves room to add your own creative flair and any needs that you might have for an office building in your game. Or why not re-tell your own creepy version of a story taking place in a very mysterious and strange building.
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 30×20 Price: §540,882
With an unassuming lobby and reception area, this Lumon re-creation seems almost welcoming until you realize there is more to it than there may seem. There are two levels underground where you have a whole slew of secret office spaces and curious themed rooms. This build is based off the second season of this series, showing more of what is revealed to us the more we watch. A great addition to your Sims stories with those who freelance or work from home, they now have a spot they could visit – the storytelling is there for you to pick up and run with.
Recreating the main characters, jelaynahyggen has captured the overall essence of the four office workers, Mark, Helly, Irving and Dylan, who all work together in the unassuming and questionable office space in the Lumon building. The focus is less on dramatic styling and more on controlled expressions, subtle sameness, and quiet unease. They capture the muted clothing, subdued colors and corporate anonymity that comes with the whole idea behind Severance. But they also capture the differences in each character from their eye shape, jaw line and nose down to other styling choices like their hair, facial hair and minimal accessories.
Separate households but the same creator – Createriri has done two brilliant re-creations from the Severance series, that of Mr Milchick and Dylan G. Their personalities emerge through the smallest CAS choices here and great crafting of the overall characters.
Stranger Things 5
“In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.”
Season 5 of Stranger Things landed in 2025 and with it came a bunch of builds and CAS creations. Sims builders don’t watch movies and series, they study floor plans. They recreate magic! And few things translate into The Sims 4 as naturally as Stranger Things does. For the Sims 4 Movies and series spotlight this series was definitely one simmers could have fun with. Instantly recognizable characters, very atmospheric buildings and personality filled homes, Sims creators have embraced this fandom across both build and CAS.
Hawkins Cinema – 9Blaine9
Lot Type: Lounge Lot Size: 30×20 Price: §169,791
The true premiere happens when it hits The Gallery which fits perfectly with creation of the Hawkins Cinema. Sometimes the most powerful builds don’t need walls at all. They need things creeping through those walls, making them crack and having them come crashing down. Breaking the barrier between what is and what might be, this build is explosive and brilliant and full of life – it may be more set dressing than playable but what a build!
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 30×30 Price: §197,535
The Creel Stranger Things house re-created as a playable family home is great for story retelling or even as a stand alone for your own game. With a fireplace in the front entrance you know you are walking into something great. This house boasts a good sized kitchen with a formal dining room, lounge and formal living room. The house has 3 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, meaning this is a home for big families with lots of gatherings that can take place throughout the home.
Formal dinner party? There is a piano for someone to entertain the guests, perhaps an aspiring musician in the family. Casual TV Premier watch party to take place in the living room with plenty of space for the whole family. This creation is beautiful and functional and ready for you to place in your game.
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 30×30 Price: §132,428
The iconic and distinct Wheeler home from Stranger Things has been re-created by Simmarysims for everyday gameplay. With its neat façade, warm interiors and unmistakable styling it is the kind of home that feels safe… yet we know from the series that it has dark secrets lurking just out of sight. This home is period accurate with it’s carpeted floors and modestly sized bedrooms. This home is designed with spaces made for long relaxing conversations and being in comfortable company. This is a beautiful, functional family home with 4 bedrooms upstairs with 2 bathrooms to share and a half bath downstairs for any visiting guests (not that Sims do what you want them to do…).
But wait there is more! A sneaky basement with it’s own full bathroom, laundry and a place to relax, unwind and bond with friends.
JadaCreates has made a popular Sims 4 2025 Movies and Series group come to life with their creation of the Stranger Things cast. The bloody nose on Eleven is a perfect touch on a great set of Sims. From their layered clothing reflecting the times to their distinctive, recognizable shapes from their jawlines to hair styles, they have been captured really well to represent their characters on the show.
“A romance set in the world of hockey; Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are two stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands.”
This was an interesting contender for our spotlight on The sims 4 2025 movies and series. Heated Rivalry proves that the most successful Sims re-creations aren’t just about faces and floor plans – they’re about recreating a feeling, one Sim and one lot at a time. With architectural accuracy, emotional accuracy, and at least one debug plant Heated Rivalrysparked a lot of interest in The Sims community with “The Cottage”.
Although having a very short appearance and only one episode focused entirely around it – The Cottage is a popular build on The Gallery when it comes to Heated Rivalry. From it’s floor to ceiling windows, beautiful interior details and magnificent wood features throughout – this build clearly struck a chord in Simmers for them to open up their games and start building. When the walls are glass everything shows, as is fitting with the theme and context of the series and with the abundant use of glass – there is no hiding behind walls and secrecy in this build.
The following re-creations are all similar but so different at the same time. Capturing the same build over three different interpretations but keeping the look and feel of the building there. The architecture is beautiful, capturing the use of wood and glass blended together. All three builds have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with one bedroom being upstairs and the other two in the downstairs portion of the house. This would be a great vacation lot for your Sims to go visit or even a place for them to call home.
The Cottage – Jemieau
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 50×40 Price: §96,259
The re-creations of the Cottage are stunning, captivating and ready to place in game. As a 3 bed, 2 bath home this could work great for families as a home or as a vacation lot for 3 couples to spend a cozy weekend. The shape of this house is unique and angles towards the view of the water in the series (and on this lot), creating a more closed in and secluded space among the trees and natural surroundings. A secluded lakeside retreat where time slows and emotions don’t. With this build not only does the view do the talking but build does too, with its architectural beauty.
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 30×20 Price: §19,952
As with the previous build, this too would be a great family home or vacation spot. With outdoor entertainment and plenty of space inside, this home is great for story telling. Soft light, natural textures, and the kind of stillness designed for rest and reflection. Morning light spills across wood floors capturing the warmth this home.
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 30×20 Price: §19,952
Similar to the first build, the shape of this build is unique. It too angles itself to create a more secluded area and privacy for its inhabitants. Wrapped in trees and quiet, the cottage feels less like a getaway and more like an exhale. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull the outside in. With conversation areas around a firepit and a dark wooden table for outdoor entertainment this house is great for hosting too.
userblurp has created their version of Ilya and Shane. While Shane is more clean cut, Ilya is sharp edged. If they look like they would argue, then it is an accurate depiction! The detail in citoyendesbois re-creations will blow you away when you realize that their faces and features have been made with the tattoo feature! All the detailing, all the sculpting – is down to a very skilled hand. *You need The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies in order for their faces to appear how they do here.
Sims 4 2025 Movies and Series – Honorable Mentions
A Minecraft Movie
“A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.”
A Minecraft Movie was one of the biggest movies of the year in 2025, from vibrant colors and exaggerated shapes this movie aesthetic fits great decoration wise into an already stylized game.
Minecraft Picture – maryroberts1
A fun addition to your Sims homes could be for a Sim who is particularly fond of the world of Minecraft and would want a wall full of Minecraft posters to show off their love for the game. Mayroberts1 has created a whole bunch of pictures to fill up your Minecraft loving sims walls from top to bottom! Although not many creations for our showcase of The Sims 4 2025 movies and series – it is still a fun contender.
“On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.”
With fantasy Nordic/Viking architecture, and influences from medieval Scandinavian coastal villages, Berk from How To Train Your Dragon – Live Action could be a lot of fun to try and recreate. Though we may not have dragons – and probably never will – we do have the characters to help bring the story to life in The Sims 4. Their very one of a kind appearances make for some fun CAS imagination and creativity.
How to train your Dragon – RefinedGhost
These characters are all about heart and growth while still being recognizable. RefinedGhost has made the iconic teens who are all fighting to learn how to become great warriors of Berk… and then how to change the way everyone views dragons. From their unique outfits to well structured and defined faces – these characters have been captured well in CAS.
RefinedGhost has created a whole library full of CAS recreations from How To Train Your Dragon to The Umbrella Academy. Check out their gallery for more amazing CAS finds.
Much like Minecraft, there are also fans of Berk and all it’s crazy characters! Bring that spark and light into your Sims homes with these beautiful custom wall art pieces. CountryWolf23 has created a bunch of wall art to show your love for this movie and all the magic it has to offer.
“Stitch, an extraterrestrial entity, comes to Earth after escaping prison, where he tries to impersonate a dog. Things take a turn when a lonely Hawaiian girl, Lilo, adopts him from an animal shelter and he helps mend her broken family.”
Lilo & Stitch was also another animated movie turned live action that came out in 2025 and Sims builders and CAS makers responded in the best ways possible – jumping in game and re-creating what they love. The tropical landscaping goes perfectly in Sulani where builders re-created Nani and Lilo’s home. The builds and CAS creations are all inspired by the movie and done so well that adding these to your game would feel seamless and would be a whole lot of fun for storytelling.
Lilo and Stitch’s House – JessHarts
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 40×30 Price: §199,837
This 2 bed, 2 bath home has been decorated to feel lived in and filled with life. It is not cramped, meaning spacious rooms make this home very playable and ready for your Sims to move in. One could almost imagine the salt air drifting through open windows and along the large porch, carrying the sound of waves and everyday life with it. The bright colors of this home reflect the tropical environment where the home is built, making it feel like part of the world, perfect for Sulani.
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 30×20 Price: §99,220
The colors of this build would pop in Sulani, with a fun architectural structure and tropical lush vegetation to blend in with the environment. This modest 2 bed, 1 bath beach house trades perfection for warmth. It is practical and shaped by some crafty floor planning and attention to detail. The small things make it stand out, from the spandrels and roof trims to the terrain manipulation and use of a debug car.
Lot Type: Residential Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §34,873
Like the previous build, this too is a 2 bed, 1 bath modest Hawaiian beach house, worn and warm. The structure of this house is fun and funky, matching the house in the movie and series as close as possible within the constraints of The Sims. Within the lush vegetation, palm trees lean in close, framing the house in natural colors. There is a modest porch all around the house that invites breezes from the nearby ocean inside, as well as lots of windows to let in as much natural light as possible.
We love some custom wall art to spice up our Sims walls, but this takes it to a new level of adorable. VivienIsabelle has some amazing pieces of wall art on the gallery, including this adorable set inspired by Lilo & Stitch. Definitely check out their gallery for more movie inspired wall art as well as a whole lot of other beautiful pieces to decorate your Sims homes.
Recreating Disney characters and sets has always been popular among Simmers. Lilo, Nani and Stitch are part and parcel of the Disney clan and Simmers have tackled that wave head on with re-creating these characters in The Sims. faithNcooper, Fld124 and sapphirelover1 have all taken to CAS to re-create the three beloved characters. From Nani and Lilo’s beachy vibes, to Stitch and his big eyes, big nose and blue fur, these households could be a fun addition to let run around in Sulani or take control over in-game.
That’s a wrap for our The Sims 4 2025 Movies and Series spotlight! *curtains close, lights fade and Simmers stand to cheer.*
What makes Sims 4 re-creations special isn’t just accuracy, it’s passion and creativity as well as interpretation! Builders take the emotion of a film or movie and translate that into the look, feel and vibe of their build – using clutter and lighting to re-create what they felt when watching. CAS creators use their ability to manipulate the facial structure and styling to recreate almost perfect replicas of characters. In a year full of big releases the sims community proved again that no pop culture moment is complete until it has been remade – and having bb.moveobjects on helps! So out of these Sims 4 2025 Movies and Series which was your favorite? Let us know down below!
The newest weekly InZOI Updates video has dropped, indicating changes to build mode, updates to canvas, more progress on assets for a Lunar New Year event, and changes to the Karma and Reputation systems that currently run in the background of your save file in-game. As per usual, the Producer and Director of InZOI, Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim has released a new announcement post on InZOI’s official discord with a video attached, showing new progress on an upcoming updates, features that are currently work-in-progress with no final due date, and a general plead for more feedback and opinions to help shape the game to appeal to its audience.
Kjun’s Letter – January 23rd, 2026
Hello,
I’m writing this in a bit of a hurry today because I really want to share a video showing how hard the inZOI team has been working. And I’d also like to discuss one thing we’re currently working on.
As we build the new Reputation system, we’d like to share in advance how we’re revising the existing Karma system. Back in October, many of you felt disappointed when Karma was hidden due to how difficult it was to organize and present clearly. We’ve collected feedback again, and we’d like to improve it in a clearer, better direction.
Unlike Reputation, Karma is a value that quietly accumulates behind the scenes—separate from visible public evaluation. It’s designed so the overall direction of your actions over time can function like “luck” during play. We want to express that feeling with the concept: “Instead of picking up luck, you pick up karma.”
The core of Karma is not to forcibly change outcomes, but to slightly twist the results of certain actions and choices. In particular, we’re designing it so Karma can gently influence areas where Reputation is hard to apply—events that normally feel like coincidence or probability. That means even in the same situation, with the same result check, the kind of life you’ve lived could very rarely create a “miracle” reversal.
For example, if you’ve built up enough “good Karma”, even if you accidentally enter shark-infested waters and receive a “death” outcome, there could be an extremely small chance for that result to flip and you survive. A pregnancy attempt judged as a “failure” might unexpectedly succeed. Even a serious accident that results in a “death” outcome could, on rare occasions, turn into survival. Beyond major events, good Karma would also show up in everyday life: slightly more customers visiting your business, negative feedback nudging subtly in a better direction, a higher chance of good dreams, and tiny advantages in things like sales rating, gathering, fishing, romance success rates, and more.
On the other hand, if “bad Karma” accumulates, the same structure works against you. Even if you receive a “survival” result in shark-infested waters, there could be an extremely small chance it flips to death. A pregnancy “success” could turn into failure. In daily life, you might see slightly fewer customers, good feedback tilting subtly negative, a higher chance of nightmares, and small disadvantages in sales rating, gathering, fishing, romance success rates, and so on. We’re also considering situations where, even with high skill, you may very occasionally get a lower-grade result.
Karma will not always move in the same way as Reputation. Most of the time they’ll likely align—but what we care about most is the moment they separate. For instance, refusing to give someone an autograph might lower Reputation while leaving Karma unchanged. Anonymous donations might not affect Reputation at all, but could increase Karma. Also, if a major one-time event happens—such as Karma actually flipping fate in death or pregnancy—then Karma itself may shift afterward, leaving behind a meaning like: “You were spared once—so live better from here on.” Meanwhile, the smaller everyday effects (business, dreams, sales, gathering, etc.) are planned to reflect Karma’s direction in a gentle way, rather than directly changing the Karma value itself.
All probabilities, numbers, and conditions are still in the tuning phase—this is only a direction-sharing step. But because this system depends heavily on player experience and fairness, we want to hear your concerns early, and also collect ideas like “this should be reflected in Karma,” so we can incorporate them into the design as soon as possible. Please feel free to share feedback anytime.
Your feedback is truly important to this design. If you have any concerns or hopes for where it should go, please let us know.
Have a great weekend! Thank you.
– Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim on the InZOI Official Discord
Next InZOI Updates: NEW Canvas Changes, Curved Walls, Lunar New Year 2026, and the Karma System
○ New assets, both in Build & Buy Mode and Create-A-Zoi, are being created in expectation of a Lunar New Year event coming sometime soon.
○ A currently experimental build mode addition, the ability to build curved walls, is in-progress with no expected due date. It was noted that it is still very experimental, so it may take quite a bit of time before it appears in-game.
○ Canvas improvements are currently being made in multiple way, as a way to promote the online sharing platform to multiple players. These include Build Mode filters to sort by specific cities or addresses, Uploaded Zois being sorted by traits and personalities, and Assets being sorted by whether they contain mods or not. This feature is still in-progress but will likely appear sooner than others.
○ Collision objects were added to the streets of Bliss Bay and Dowon in hopes of providing a more “tactile experience” for players while driving and traveling.
Any thoughts on these work-in-progress features for an upcoming InZOI update, or are there any features you’re hoping to see soon? Be sure to let us know and follow The Sims Community for more updates on InZOI and other life simulation games, as well InZOI’s official website for updates to their progress and other ways to follow the game’s creation.
A new official Survey has been published for The Sims Labs looking for improvements to The Sims 4 Townies!
The Sims Team has published a new official survey last night, doing a deeper research on select The Sims 4 Townies and which one players like the most. Chosen favorite townies then get passed onto a round of describing which type of new content and stories you’d like to see for your set townies.
Let’s break down the questions so you can prepare your answers for the new official survey from EA:
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The Sims 4 Townies Survey Feedback
Here are the following set of questions that you’ll get to encounter in the official Sims 4 townies Survey Feedback session:
Survey Questions and Layout
Please pick 3-5 townies you want more content with in The Sims!
Which townie would you be MOST excited about?
Briefly, what kind of content or stories would you like to see with that townie?
Do you have any other feedback on The Sims 4 you’d like to share today?
As you can see, this official survey contains a list of Sims spanning from The Sims 4 Base Game, DLC releases all down to limited character Sims like Emit Relevart from a Sims 4 Live Event in early 2025. Including Princess Cordelia too! Her lore is expected to grow with the upcoming release of The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion.
Take the Survey!
You can take the official Sims 4 Townies Survey down below. We’ve included a handy pictures preview of all townies right below the Survey button. Make sure you also vote in the community poll to see how other community members voted in The Sims 4 townies survey!
We’re really interested in knowing which Sims 4 Townies have you requested extra content and stories for. This unofficial community poll down below lets you pick from 3 to 5 townies, out of 44 listed in the official survey from EA. Huge thanks to The Sims Wiki for the headshot images of Sims!
Take your pick below and see how others voted:
This is the first public feedback survey from EA for The Sims in 2026. But not the first Sims survey in general. Just a few days a new playtest survey for The Sims came out, revealing new The Sims Single Player game and new MySims game features. Click here to read more!
Let us know what you think about the latest Sims 4 Townies poll and stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest game news!
In a new video posted to the various social media accounts for Paralives developers showed off some new Paralives wants and interactions that are linked to how your Parafolk are feeling, and how these can be used to upgrade your Parafolk’s personality.
Let’s break them down and unpack how these Paralives wants and emotions can impact gameplay.
We’ve done lots of different articles covering Paralives updates, which you can read here.
Paralives Wants
Paralives Wants & Emotions Overview
The video snippet showed a Para on their phone and the player being able to choose an emotional reaction to something they have just experienced.
Depending on which emotion you choose, you will get different options for wants that your Parafolk want to complete.
In this example, the Para’s sad wants are to either clean something, level up their food knowledge, spend two hours outside, or watch TV for 2 hours.
Once they begin to watch TV – or do whichever activity you select for them – you’ll see the want progression bar slowly start to fill up.
And once it is complete, you’ll begin to level up their personality.
Level up their personality enough, and you’ll unlock personality rewards. The quick video snippet showed off a couple of the available options, but it also makes it clear that, while the game is still in early access, it is still being developed.
How These Could Impact Your Gameplay
It’s becoming clear that these Paralives wants and completing them are going to be key to your Parafolk development and growth.
Using these personality upgrades, you can take two seemingly identical Parafolk and make them feel like much more unique, rounded individuals.
From the three options shown in the video it looks like these upgrades can make it easier to keep needs full and give other Parafolk buffs to increasing skills. These differ from the kinds of traits we’re used to seeing in other life simulation games like The Sims 4 where traits affect lots of areas of life, Paralives seems to be focusing personality upgrades on more niche areas, with all of the ones shown here being around food.
It will be nice to see what other areas of daily life the development team create personality upgrades for, like slower hygiene need decay or better social interactions.
The full clip is available to watch on all Paralives social media accounts.
here’s how to pick a “want” in reaction to your para’s emotions, fulfill it, and gain experience points to level up their personality! pic.twitter.com/ZB0qQXk6L0
Take A Closer Look at Ondarion’s Three Dynasties in the latest Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Blog!
A brand new Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy blog has been released, this time taking a deep dive into Ondarion’s three dynasties as they all scramble for the crown! Each of the three neighbourhoods across Ondarion is historic turf for these noble Sims. Let’s take a look at Thebe, Capp, and Darong families, as well as a sneak peek at some returning familiar Shakespearean faces!
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The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Blog – Dynasties
Meet Ondarion’s Dynasties in the Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack
Hear ye, hear ye, Simmers! You have entered the majestic world of Ondarion.
A Vacant Throne and Three Regions
With the sovereign throne standing empty, Ondarion’s future is uncertain. Across three distinct regions, powerful families scheme, scandals stir, and old rivalries refuse to stay buried.
Whether you choose to rise the ranks as a noble or enjoy the simple life of a commoner, you’ll want to know the neighbors, and, more importantly, their secrets.
Set your trunks aside and let’s meet the Sims of Ondarion from The Sims 4Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack.
Verdemar – Built on Secrets and Social Power
A bustling harbor where nobles mingle with heroic outlaws, and fortune favors the bold, Verdemar thrives on traveling and whispered truths.
The House of Thebe: Masters of the Open Sea
The great port of Verdemar is home to the Thebe family, a cunning and adventurous house known for mingling with Sims of all backgrounds, from nobles to outlaws alike. At its head sits Cordelia V of the House of Thebe, a legendary navigator and direct descendant of Cordelia I. Like her ancestor, she is an intrepid seafaring socialite with a taste for lavish gatherings, amassed riches, and complicated affairs.
Cordelia I famously took not one, not two, but four pirate lovers. From two of these unions came children, a legacy that helped shape Verdemar’s cosmopolitan spirit.
The Abrantes Family: Ambition Beneath Devotion
Cordelia’s husband, Thiago Abrantes, is a devoted partner who loves her not for her status, but for who she is. While he enjoys the comforts of noble life, he has little interest in pursuing the unifying crown and is content with the world they share, a peace that may endure or erode should he learn of Cordelia’s secret.
Thiago’s mother, Ermelinda Abrantes, is far less content. Power-hungry and disdainful of Cordelia, she will stop at nothing to see the crown placed upon her son’s head. Her teenage daughter, Sofia Abrantes, is capable, outgoing, and fiercely loyal to Thiago. Aware of Cordelia’s infidelity, Sofia is still weighing how or if to use this knowledge.
Outlaws and Shadows of Verdemar
Separate from the family’s inner circle is Fia Acosta, a commoner who frequents the local Pirate Bar and harbors secrets of her own. Not only is she Cordelia’s shadowy paramour, she is also Ondarion’s Royal Robber, a charitable burglar whose band of outlaws hides stolen noble wealth across the kingdom.
Fia’s confidant, Aloisio Romualdo, knows every detail. An experienced extortionist, his loyalty may prove to be invaluable should the truth come ashore.
Dambele – Art, Community, and Quiet Ambition
Though Dambele values community and the arts over the wealth and material excess prized by its neighbors, the same familial secrets found throughout Ondarion still whisper through its charming public gardens.
The Darong Dynasty: Philanthropy and Power
The prominent dynasty in this regal neighborhood belongs to the Darong family, austere traditionalists who see themselves as the philanthropic guardians of their people. The recently retired Grand Duke Adekoya Darong sits atop the family tree and hopes his adult daughter, Jawara, will campaign for the Ondarion throne on behalf of the entire family, an ambition she, the Grand Duchess of Dambele, openly shares.
The Next Generation of Dambele
Jawara has two children of her own: daughter Amarachi, an artsy teenager who actively champions Dambele’s artistic traditions, and son Obi, a child genius whose scholarly talents rival, if not surpass, those of his grandfather.
A Mysterious Suitor
Though Jawara currently lacks a partner in her pursuit of the crown, she has recently been courted by a mysterious newcomer and preeminent fencer, Akachi Onoja. While Jawara weighs her next move, her father remains deeply skeptical of Akachi’s intentions.
The Ananou Family: Artists and Tricksters
A visit to Dambele would be incomplete without a stop at the Zanbira Market, where you’re likely to encounter the elder artist Ekene Ananou, selling his handmade crafts. He’s good-hearted but a bit mischievous, so only engage if you fancy a joke or trick.
Ekene is also the guardian of his granddaughter, Afua Ananou. Though her mother has passed, her father, unbeknownst to her, still lives in Dambele. He just so happens to be the patriarch of the Darong Dynasty, a secret he, Adekoya, and Ekene have agreed to keep at the mother’s request to shield her from the noble pressures.
Bellacorde – Chivalry in Decline and Excess on Display
Neighboring its namesake lake, Bellacorde is a land steeped in chivalry and knighthood that has since become a place draped in excess, as the wealthy and noble parade their opulence.
House of Capp: Power, Tradition, and Decadence
No family embodies this contradiction more fully than the Capps. At the head of the house is Tybalt Capp, a man enthralled by noble life and the relentless drive to gain more power. Though he openly vies for the crown, his more immediate ambition is to marry his three adult children into status-cementing unions, all in service of the dynasty.
The Capp Heirs: A Fractured Line
The Capp heirs reflect Bellacorde’s internal fractures.
Beatrice Capp, the eldest and heir apparent, is admired for her composure, style and grace. Though often perceived as aloof, even by high-society standards, she secretly longs for deeper, more meaningful connections.
Celeste, the middle child, reveres the ideals of chivalry but rejects their father’s crude materialism.
Virgilio, the youngest, is openly rebellious, disdainful of noble life, and… in quieter circles… his name is murmured in connection with the defacing of the great Bellacorde Statue.
Haunting Bellacorde’s halls is Consort Capp, Tybalt’s grandfather and the former Grand Duke turned ghost. A staunch traditionalist who credits himself for much of the region’s prosperity, Consort wanders the town in visible disdain of his descendants’ decadence.
The Monty Family: Love, Scandal, and Rivalry
Rivals to the Capps are the Montys. Juliette Monty, Tybalt’s disowned sister, engulfed the family in scandal when she eloped with a commoner, Romeo Monty. Though Romeo, an easygoing chef, is happy with his piece of the pie, Juliette quietly nurses resentment towards her brother and the nobility she lost. Their teenage son, Dante, is a good-natured goofball who sees beyond the rivalry and maintains a close, secret friendship with his cousin Celeste.
Marriage as a Shortcut to Status
For those seeking a faster path to nobility, marriage can offer a tempting shortcut, though not without its trials. Enzo Alto, a noble bachelor and cousin of Holly Alto from Get Famous, offers such an opportunity. The perks are royal. His personality, not so much.
Across Verdemar, Dambele, and Bellacorde, alliances can be forged, secrets exposed, and legacies rewritten. Will your Sims uphold tradition, spark rebellion, or claim the crown for themselves? In Ondarion, every family has a story, and every story is yours to shape.
Who will you be siding with in the battle for the crown? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Sims Community for all the latest on The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy!
Say hello to The Sims 4 Elevated Everyday Kits Bundle release. A combination of The Sims 4 Book Nook and Modern Luxe Build Kits, with a price tag of $7USD (or a price equivalent to your local currency) for both.
Find the official Sims 4 Kits Bundle features down below:
Treat yourself to luxurious modern furniture and a plush, cozy space with The Sims™ 4 Elevated Everyday Bundle† featuring The Sims™ 4 Modern Luxe Kit and The Sims™ 4 Book Nook Kit. Surround yourself with elegant, sophisticated décor as well as stackable bookshelves while you curl up in your favorite cushy spot.
KEY FEATURES:
A Reader’s Retreat — Arrange stackable bookshelves and décor in a way that suits your Sim’s style, whether that means a light-filled window seat or a cozy hideaway in the corner.
Comfy and Cozy — Sink into a good book and a cushy sofa. This kit features plush seating with soft, relaxing accents that’ll help your Sims unwind.
Bedroom Bliss — Design a stylish and inviting space with high-end pieces like a lavish bed with a tufted headboard, a vanity, a plush rug, and other decadent details.
Signs of Success — Upgrade your lifestyle with a little extravagance. Make a statement with luxury items like a TV disguised as wall art, designer handbags, sculptures, and a functional record player.
The Sims 4 Kits Bundle Availability
The Sims 4 Elevated Everyday Kits Bundle can be yours for 7USD from the following official retailer stores:
But wait, it seems like this The Sims 4 Kits Bundle is going to be a limited time offer just like last week’s release. If we assume that these Kit Bundles are only available for 7 days after they get published online, then we can expect this Kits Bundle offer to end on January 29th, 2026. We’ve also included a small handy countdown below to let you know when to expect the Kits Bundle offer to expire:
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