Could be just another insider placeholder title until we get an official name, though.
If you think that the news about The Sims Franchise’s future post-buyout couldn’t get any better, we now apparently know that EA has been doing an internal playtesting and surveys for a new The Sims Virtual Currency. Titled “Mooca”, the new virtual Sims currency doesn’t just mean that we might get a new game currency. But also a new place to get premium Sims content, items and possibly even extra features for the game.
Unofficial Mooca Coin Concept
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Current Reports about The Sims Virtual Currency
Yesterday we reported about a new Rumor of The Sims Franchise’s future and internal new frameworks that EA is allegedly imposing onto Maxis team. Including EA’s direct control into the game’s monetization, involvements in creating digital storefronts, subscription models, paid and virtual reward currency and more. Here’s what the statement said:
The new framework will restructure the franchise to heavily involve EA into the day to day operations, and rather than Maxis coming up with ideas to meet the targets set by EA, sections of EA will now be more involved in the game from how content is created, distributed and monetised. Plans include subscription models, digital storefronts with paid and virtual reward currency, deeper engagement events, creative direction and more. This will include creative control on execution of ideas to minimise development costs, with EA being more involved in working with game designers.
New “Mooca” Sims Currency Mentioned
Following the report, Sims creator and insider @lunar_britney shed some more light about what’s been going on behind the scenes with user research into the new digital currency. Alleging that EA had an internal survey “months ago” for a new Digital Currency for The Sims titled “Mooca”.
if you think THIS is too much DLC, if EA’s buyout goes through in Summer, 2026 – prepare for worse. There were surveys months ago about a digital currency coming into the sims called Mooca (the cowplant icon)
There’s currently no information if the new “Mooca” currency is just a placeholder name, and if the currency will be used for The Sims 4, Project X or both.
Previous Mentions of Subscriptions and Passes
Just last month we reported about a new type of Subscription Pass mentioned in the backend of EA’s site servers. Which seems to hint at a possible “Collector’s Pass” which would grant player access to the entire DLC catalogue for The Sims 4.
“value”: “Cancel The Sims 4 Collector’s Pass – Electronic Arts”
“key: “CANCEL_MEMBERSHIP_TEXT_BODY”,
“value”: “Before you go, how about taking your membership for a last spin with one of these Packs?”
Back in December 2014 we reported about EA’s first considerations about a “Sims 4 Premium” experience, which apparently was put to rest…until now.
The initial “Sims 4 Premium” experience promised players access to new Pack releases along with exclusive content that the Premium membership would provide.
If the rumors of a new Sims Digital Currency are titled “Mooca” are true, we wouldn’t just be getting new forms of subscriptions. But a whole new experience similar to what we had with The Sims 2 Store and The Sims 3 Store.
What do you think?
Would you ever indulge in spending your real money on virtual The Sims currency? How about playing The Sims 4 DLC through a subscription monthly pass? Let us know what you think of these concepts in our unofficial community poll below and see how others voted!
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What are your thoughts on the latest Sims Mooca Digital Currency reports? Let us know in the comments below and stay up-to-date on all the latest Sims News & Rumors right here on Sims Community!
In The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack, new gameplay features directly impact how family dynamics work. Players can now create forged connections between Sims who are not biologically related, adding a new layer of intrigue to genealogical storytelling. This Forge A Connection feature opens the door to drama, manipulation, and unconventional family structures, reshaping how family trees can evolve within the franchise. In this guide, we’ll explain how Forge A Connection works and explore the different possibilities it brings to your gameplay.
How to Forge A Connection
Beyond the new drama scenarios you can create, this feature also opens the door to starting a Noble career in a not-so-legitimate way. It introduces an alternative path to power, one built on manipulation rather than heritage.
How to start Forging a Connection
The Forge A Connection feature may seem confusing at first, especially since there are a few key details to understand before trying it out. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know to start creating family trees full of drama and unlock new storytelling possibilities.
First of all, you’ll need the new Family Tree Tapestry introduced in The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy. This object gives you access to several options, including View Own Family Tree, Create a Dynasty, and Forge A Connection.
Now that we have the only object that allows you to do this, the next step is relationships (of course). Forging a connection works differently depending on whether the Sims involved are part of the nobility or not, so we’ll break down both scenarios.
Warning! Before using Forge A Connection, make sure the Sim you are trying to connect does not have a romantic relationship with any member of the family you want to link them to. Keep in mind that certain forged relationships require an intermediate relative to work properly. If you want to create a fake grandparent–grandchild connection, for example, you’ll first need to establish a parent between them.
Forge A Connection with No-Nobility Families
This is the simplest way to use the feature, as forging a connection with a regular Sim can trigger scandals and unwanted attention. It’s a much more accessible and controlled way to experiment with the system.
The first thing to keep in mind is that you need to meet the Sim you want to become related to.
It’s also recommended to meet the other members of their close family beforehand. Once that’s done, interact with the new tapestry object and select the Forge a Connection option. A new panel will appear, displaying two portraits: one for your active Sim and one for the Sim you’re attempting to connect with.
Choose the relationship you want to create, but keep in mind that some options may be restricted depending on the Sims’ ages. In this case, my Sim Derek can only be assigned as the son of Romeo Monty. Once you confirm the selection, the game will display the updated Family Tree, showing your Sim as part of their new (and entirely fabricated) lineage.
Yay! You’ve just committed a potential scandal. Your Sim has now forged fake relationships with every member of the target Sim’s family tree.
Beyond avoiding scandals, forging a connection with a non-noble Sim can actually be used strategically. For example, players who own The Sims 4: Life & Death could use it to fabricate a family tie and potentially secure an inheritance. Likewise, in The Sims 4: Get Famous, creating a connection with a prestigious or well-known family could help a Sim climb the celebrity ladder faster, leveraging their “new” lineage to boost their public image and social opportunities.
Enter the noble dynasty by using the Forge A Connection feature
This part is a bit trickier. While the procedure itself remains the same, becoming related to the patriarch or matriarch (or King / Queen) without being their direct child requires a bit more strategy. You’ll also need to avoid creating any romantic relationships with them or their children, as that can block certain forged connection options. It’s an entirely different approach to entering the royal family.
In this case, my Sim wanted to forge a fake relationship with Tybalt Capp by becoming the brother of one of his children. Since you need to meet the parent before creating the connection, you must first introduce yourself to the patriarch. This can take several attempts, as he behaves similarly to a celebrity and isn’t always immediately accessible. If you own The Sims 4: Get Famous, the process can be even more challenging due to the fame system restrictions.
To increase his chances, my Sim Derek also introduced himself to Tybalt’s daughter, Celeste, making it easier to establish the necessary family links before attempting the forged connection.
Then, when I succeeded in improving Derek’s relationship with Tybalt, I could Forge A Connection as usual.
As you can see, the panel will ask you to choose the type of relationship between the two Sims. Once you confirm your selection — congratulations!
If the household belongs to an established dynasty, you can then ask the patriarch or matriarch to join it. However, acceptance isn’t guaranteed, as your chances will depend on your relationship level and overall standing with the family.
You can also gain access to the Noble career path by forging a connection as the monarch’s fake child.
And just like that, your Sim can create fake relationships with almost anyone and completely reshape the family tree to their advantage. Whether you’re looking to spark drama, secure an inheritance, or climb the Noble ranks through less-than-honest means, Forge A Connection opens up new storytelling possibilities that go far beyond traditional genealogy.
Now it’s your turn. How would you use this feature? Would you create secret heirs, fabricate royal bloodlines, or build the ultimate scandal-filled dynasty? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more Royalty & Legacy Guides!
Take A Look At All The New Way To Breeze You Way Through Nobility, With The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Cheats
Who wants to spend their precious time climbing up the ranks to get the crown? Fortunately, there are cheats for that! Below you will find all the new The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Cheats, from buffs, to milestones, to careers!
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Opening the Cheat Console
Enabling cheats can vary depending on what device you are playing The Sims 4 on. No matter which cheat we cover below, you will have to have access to the cheat console
PC: CTRL + Shift + C Mac: Command + Shift + C Console: All 4 shoulder buttons simultaneously
Enabling ‘Testing Cheats’
Before being able to use several cheats covered in this article, you will need to first enable what is known as ‘Testing Cheats’
Cheat
Description
testingcheats true/False
Activates Cheat Access
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Cheats
Royalty & Legacy Cheat Menu
With Testing Cheats now enabled, Shift + Click on your Sim and select ‘EP21 – Royalty & Legacy…’ From here, you can edit two sections:
Noble Favour: Use this menu to align your noble Sim with either the Commoners or Royals.
Power Shift Events: These are the fantasy-based gameplay items and events that come with the pack. You can choose ‘Create Crystal Slippers’, which will automatically place the Crystal Slippers in your Sim’s inventory, which can be worn and grant special effects at Grand Balls. If you choose ‘Create Noble Frog’, the frog will be added to your inventory. Your Sim can kiss this frog to turn it into a potential partner, and if you own Enchanted by Nature, you can eat the frog!
Aspiration Cheats
There is only one new Aspiration with The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy, that being the Social Puppeteer Aspiration. To progress in your Sim’s chosen aspiration (in this case, Social Puppeteer,) use the following cheat:
Cheat
Description
aspirations.complete_current_milestone
Completes current aspiration goal
Career Cheats
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy features one new career, and it’s a big one! Despite working differently from other careers in-game, the Noble career has the same framework as other careers, so the same cheat format can be used:
Cheat
Description
careers.add_career Noble
Gives your Sim the Noble Career
careers.promote Noble
Promotes your Sim
careers.demote Noble
Demotes your Sim
Skills
The major new skill with this Expansion Pack is the Swordsmanship skill, which sees your Sim work through 10 levels to become the ultimate swordfighter. If you don’t want to struggle through the grind, use this cheat:
Cheat
Description
Stats.set_skill_level major_Swordsmanship X
Swordsmanship Skill (Level 1-10)
Deaths
Only one new death type in this pack, and no, it’s not from duelling with swords. It’s the Death by Malfunctioning Cuckoo Clock, activated by the new Secret Passageway gameplay object. Use this cheat to kill your Sim using this method:
Cheat
Description
Traits.equip_trait trait_Ghost_SecretPassageway
Death by Malfunctioning Cuckoo Clock
Traits
While there are no new traits that can be selected from CAS, there are multiple that can be earned through noble gameplay. Check out the list below.
Important: Type ‘Traits.equip_trait’ before listing which trait you wish to add. Example: ‘Traits.equip_trait trait_noblecareer_BlueBlood’ for the Blue Blood trait.
Prestige is what measures your dynasty’s success and influence, the level of which is affected by the behaviour of its members, both positively and negatively. You can raise or lower the Dynasty Prestige level using the following cheat:
Dynasty Perk Points are gained by raising the Prestige level and can be used to buy several Dynasty Perks. Don’t want to go through the effort of unlocking the perks? Use these cheats instead:
There are plenty of new milestones for your Sims’ to unlock through gameplay, or you could just instantly unlock them with these cheats! Make sure to check out our full list of Milestone cheats!
NOTE: You will require TwistedMexi’s ‘AlLCheats’ Mod for this to work
IMPORTANT: You must type ‘developmental_milestones.unlock_milestone‘ before each cheat. Example: ‘developmental_milestones.unlock_milestone Lifemilestone_Dynasty_KickedOut’
Cheat
Milestone Name
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_BlackSheepStart
Became a Dynasty Outcast
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_BlackSheepStart
Restored Status in Dynasty
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_Founded
Founded a Dynasty
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeadLost
Usurped as Head of Dynasty
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeadStart_Default
Became Head of Dynasty
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeadStart_Chess
Became Head of Dynasty (Earned Through Chess)
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeadStart_Demand
Became Head of Dynasty (Earned Through Demand)
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeadStart_Fight
Became Head of Dynasty (Earned Through Winning a Fight)
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeadStart_Sword
Became Head of Dynasty (Earned Through Sword Duel)
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeadSteppedDown
Stepped Down as Dynasty Head
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeirStart
Became Dynasty Heir
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_HeirEnd
Stopped Being Dynasty Heir
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_Joined
Joined a Dynasty
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_KickedOut
Kicked Out of Dynasty
Lifemilestone_Dynasty_Left
Left a Dynasty
Sentiments
There are plenty of new Sentiments that revolve around noble life and dynasties. Check them out below! Make sure to check out our full list of Sentiment cheats!
NOTE: You will require TwistedMexi’s ‘AlLCheats’ Mod for this to work
IMPORTANT: You must type ‘modify relationship FIRSTNAME1 LASTNAME1 FIRSTNAME2 LASTNAME2 100‘ before each cheat. Example: ‘modify relationship Bob Pancakes Eliza Pancakes 100 sentimentTrack_Actor_FuriousAt_Target_ST_Dynasty_EncouragementFailure’
Buffs are what your Sims gain through gameplay that guide their overall emotion and future autonomous actions. Take a look at our full list (divided up by category):
NOTE: You will require TwistedMexi’s ‘AlLCheats’ Mod for this to work
IMPORTANT: You must type ‘Sims.add_buff‘ before each cheat. To remove the buff type ‘Sims.remove_buff‘ Example: ‘Sims.add_buff buff_NobleFavor_FlubbedCritique’
Ballroom Buffs
Cheat
Buff Name
buff_Ballroom_PartneredUp
Partnered Up
buff_Ballroom_ReadyToWaltz
Ready to Waltz
Noble Buffs
Cheat
Buff Name
buff_NobleCareer_Abdication_Normal
Time For Change
buff_NobleCareer_Abdication_Pressure
Noble Pressure
buff_NobleCareer_Abdication_Seduce
Flirty Suggestions
buff_NobleCareer_Abdication_Blackmail
Honor Before Duty
buff_NobleCareer_AtonementComplete
Public Shame
buff_NobleCareer_CoronationComplete
Coronation Celebration
buff_NobleCareer_DeniedTitleInheritance
Denied Title Inheritance
buff_NobleCareer_FulfillingDestiny
Fulfilling My Destiny
buff_NobleCareer_GenerousDonation
Generous Donation
buff_NobleCareer_HeartfeltSpeech
Heartfelt Speech
buff_NobleCareer_InsultingAdvice
Insulting Advice
buff_NobleCareer_NobleInheritor
Promised Inheritance
buff_NobleCareer_NobleLeadership
Noble Leadership
buff_NobleCareer_NoPromiseCanInherit
Noble Legacy Lost
buff_NobleCareer_NoPromiseCannotInherit
Noble Legacy Lost
buff_NobleCareer_PressDisaster
Press Disaster
buff_NobleCareer_PromotionComplete
Noble Promotion
buff_NobleCareer_ThroneCalling
Nobility Is Calling
buff_NobleCareer_VeryGenerousDonation
Very Generous Donation
buff_NobleFavor_FlubbedCritique
Flubbed Critique
buff_NobleFavor_LaughsInWealthy
Laughs in Wealth
buff_NobleFavor_NobleGifts_Rejection
Noble Rejection
buff_NobleFavor_NobleGifts_Treats
Noble Treat
buff_NobleFavor_RankUp_Commoner_Level1
Champion of the People
buff_NobleFavor_RankUp_Commoner_Level2
Trusted Ally
buff_NobleFavor_RankUp_Commoner_Level3
Champion of the People
buff_NobleFavor_RankUp_Royal_Level1
A New Face to Royalty
buff_NobleFavor_RankUp_Royal_Level2
Courtly Acquaintance
buff_NobleFavor_RankUp_Royal_Level3
Royal Radiance
buff_NobleFavor_ScepterSnub
Scepter Snub
Dynasty Buffs
Cheat
Buff Name
buff_Dynasty_AllianceEndedActor
Broken Bonds
buff_Dynasty_AllianceEndedTarget
Betrayed Alliance
buff_Dynasty_AllianceNew
Formed Alliance
buff_Dynasty_BlackSheepUndeclaredHappy
Back to the Fold
buff_Dynasty_BlackSheepUndeclaredAngry
About Hecking Time
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Artistic
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Caring
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Connoisseur
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Mysterious
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Vicious
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Scholarly
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Devious
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Nature
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Passionate
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Jolly
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Hardworking
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Diplomatic
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_ChangeValue_Bold
Questioned Ideals
buff_Dynasty_BlackSheepDeclarationSad
Cast Out Sorrow
buff_Dynasty_BlackSheepDeclarationConfident
The Right Thing
buff_Dynasty_BlackSheepDeclarationTense
Difficult Decision
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_AntiFriendship
Discouraged Friendship
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_AntiRomance
Discouraged Romance
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_CareerChange
Change Calling
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_CareerPerformance
Career Hustle
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_AntiIdeal
Break the Rules
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_Friendship
Chosen Companion
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_Ideal
Duty Bound
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_Rivarly
All Rivaled Up
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_Romance
Suitable Match
buff_Dynasty_Encouraged_Skill
Mastery Mindset
buff_Dynasty_JoinedDynasty
Dynastic Pride
buff_Dynasty_MockInferior
Dynastic Inferiority
buff_Dynasty_MockSuperior
Dynastic Superiority
buff_Dynasty_NewHeadConfident
Stepping Into Power
buff_Dynasty_NewHeadTense
Heavy Responsibilities
buff_Dynasty_RivalryEnded
Buried the Hatchet
buff_Dynasty_RivalryEndFailActor
Stay Mad About It
buff_Dynasty_RivalryEndFailTarget
Too Little Too Late
buff_Dynasty_RivalryNewActor
I Bite My Thumb
buff_Dynasty_RivalryNewTarget
Upstart Rivals
buff_Dynasty_RivalryRejectedDeclaration
Small Fry?
buff_Dynasty_StandingCritique
Dynastic Diss
buff_Dynasty_StandingCompliment
Dynastic Respect
buff_Dynasty_WorkEmail_FailTense
Over-stuffed Inbox
buff_Dynasty_WorkEmail_FailEmbarassed
Unsend! UNSEND!
buff_Dynasty_WorkEmail_Success
Mailbox Maestro
Swordsmanship
Cheat
Buff Name
buff_Swordsmanship_InspiringDuel
Scintillating Swordplay
buff_Swordsmanship_DuelRejected_LowStakes
Blunt Rejection!
buff_Swordsmanship_DuelRejected_HighStakes
Blunt Rejection!
buff_Swordsmanship_LoseTournament
Lost a Tournament
buff_Swordsmanship_SurrenderTournament
Surrendered the Tournament
buff_Swordsmanship_ThatwasHOT
That was HOT
buff_Swordsmanship_WinningDuel_LowStakes
Spectacular Swordplay
buff_Swordsmanship_LosingDuel_HighStakes
Humiliating Duel Loss
buff_Swordsmanship_LosingDuel_HotHeaded
LOST!!!!!! A DUEL!!!!!
buff_Swordsmanship_LoseTournament_Ambitious
LOST A TOURNAMENT?!?!
buff_Swordsmanship_LosingDuel_LowStakes
Humiliating Duel Loss
buff_Swordsmanship_WinningDuel_Ambitious
The Greatest Duelist!
buff_Swordsmanship_WinningDuel_HighStakes
To the Victor go the Spoils!
buff_Swordsmanship_RefinedTechnique
Refined Technique
Power Shift Buffs
Cheat
Buff Name
buff_PowerShifts_Frog_EnchantedEncounter
Enchanted Encounter
buff_PowerShifts_Frog_FroggyRejection
Froggy Rejection
buff_PowerShifts_Frog_SlimySurprise
Slimy Surprise
buff_PowerShifts_Mirror_BlessingOfTheMirror
Blessing of the Mirror
buff_PowerShifts_Mirror_BurdenOfTheMirror
Burden of the Mirror
buff_PowerShifts_Mirror_CurseOfTheMirror
Curse of the Mirror
buff_PowerShifts_Mirror_DimHorizons
Dim Horizons
buff_PowerShifts_Mirror_FeelingNosy
Feeling Nosy
buff_PowerShifts_Mirror_GiftOfTheMirror
Gift of the Mirror
buff_PowerShifts_Mirror_RadiantReflections
Radiant Reflections
buff_PowerShifts_Shoes_DanceOfDestiny
Dance of Destiny
buff_PowerShifts_Shoes_EnchantedSteps
Enchanted Steps
buff_PowerShifts_Shoes_FindingMyOwnPath
Finding My Own Path
buff_PowerShifts_Shoes_LonelySteps
Lonely Steps
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_CommonersThread
Commoner’s Thread
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_CourtWhispers
Court Whispers
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_DestinySpun
Destiny-Spun
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_EliteSchemer
Elite Schemer
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_HumbledByTheSpider
Humbled by the Spider
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_LostThread
Lost Thread
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_RoyalsWeave
Royal’s Weave
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_TrialWalkerDeceit
Trial Walker: Deceit
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_TrialWalkerMilestone
Trial Walker: Creation
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_TrialWalkerSecret
Trial Walker: Secret
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_TrialWalkerStory
Trial Walker: Story
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_TrustedByTheWeb
Trusted by the Web
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_WebOfShame
Web of Shame
buff_PowerShifts_SpiderWell_WovenVoice
Woven Voice
buff_PowerShifts_Sword_HumbledByTheStone
Humbled by the Sword
buff_PowerShifts_Sword_SelflessSpirit
Selfless Spirit
buff_PowerShifts_Sword_SwordbearersAura
Radiant Aura
buff_PowerShifts_Sword_TarnishedTitle
Tarnished Title
buff_PowerShifts_Sword_WorthyOfAMonarch
Worthy of a Monarch
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Ahh The Sims 4 restaurants, a story in itself really. Dining out in The Sims 4 isn’t just about filling hunger bars – it’s also about a deep rooted patience for The Sims 4: Dine Out to work as intended and for your Sims to get their meal within an 8 hour period. Not only that but maybe you never even get your food! Yet Simmers prevail and, as one myself, we still keep sending our Sims out to fabulous restaurants in The Sims to wine and dine to, hopefully, their hunger bars content…
Taking your Sims out to restaurants in The Sims is also about the atmosphere, the storytelling aspects that comes with the whole adventure that is The Sims 4: Dine Out, and the digital worlds The Gallery creators dish up for us. From candlelit rooftops to ice cream parlors on those heatwave days, The Gallery is overflowing with The Sims 4 restaurants that feel more like destinations than lots.
I went hunting for the best builds I could find, and discovered a buffet of creativity all over The Gallery. The Sims 4: Dine Out has been a hot topic in The Sims community, and not in a good way, but with these top tier builds the chaos that comes with restaurants might just be worth it.
The Sims 4 Restaurants
Gourmet Restaurant – paszerine
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
First up on the menu is this gourmet restaurant by paszerine. Gourmet restaurant indeed, this build doesn’t serve food it serves main character energy! Starting off strong with a title that encompasses everything you need to know about this extremely luxurious establishment, this place has everything your Sims might need, they even have a whole roof top section for those clear starry nights. Luckily meteors don’t just fall randomly from the sky so your Sims should be safe.
Ever wanted your own personal booked off area in The Sims? The middle floor has a whole private section off to the side with a private balcony, a stage to have performers come entertain you on your snazzy night out and plenty of space for the whole family. The rest of the floor is done up to the nines, with fancy tables and chairs set out, and this section also has a balcony. And that’s just the upstairs!
On the ground floor we have seating areas and bar spots for socializing and dining as your heart or stomach desires. A grand entrance, a beautiful large curved bar area and beautifully laid out dining spots, what more could you ask for?
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
Standing tall and proud, our next reservation takes us to this gem, with well placed and colored lighting on the signage to really make it pop. Not only is this build scrumptious to gaze upon both day and night, it has two rooftop areas that bring a whole vibe to the space. One side of the rooftop area has spots for live music for all your entertainment needs and on the other side some outdoor seating to take in the crisp breeze while nibbling some delectable food.
The use of lots of tall windows helps make the space feel bigger, and with all that glass there is sure to be plenty of light streaming in during the day. And the cherry on top? This build is base game only which means every Simmer gets to use it and enjoy it when paired with The Sims 4: Dine Out! A real treat if I do say so myself.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 30×20 Price: §130,353
Imagine dining with the soundtrack of the waves and ocean, with indoor seating spilling effortlessly outside. This Sims 4 restaurant feels like a postcard come to life, if there was a second Brindleton Bay postcard then this would be the main highlight! A seaside escape that truly is a picture perfect build with the lighthouse anchoring this whole lot. With the combination of white and blue this build creates a palette pulled straight from the sea and sky making it light, airy and timeless. Indoor and outdoor seating makes the options for dining vast, with panoramic views that steal the spotlight.
This restaurant instantly relaxes the mood and draws the eye in, with both restaurant and bar on one lot it expands the opportunities for gameplay. Whether your Sims come for a bite to eat, then stay for some sundowners and a drink or two over looking the views, this spot has it all. A two-story seaside retreat designed around the lighthouse, every view, on every floor, offers a new perspective of the beautiful surroundings. You can’t help but spot this lot and be pulled in. Designed for sunsets and slowing down, it feels calm and endlessly scenic.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
This street side sushi restaurant gives off a fast-paced and full of energy vibe. From it’s warm tones, to its in-door and outdoor seating, this restaurant feels like a slice of city street culture. It’s functional, vibrant, and designed to keep Sims moving. With beautiful landscaping all around and two story’s, this lot would be a perfect stop on your way home after a long day. Pop in for a bite, treat yourself to some California rolls and wind down in the Zen feeling of it all.
As an extra treat there is even a table overlooking the chef so you can see the master at work as they slice and dice your food for that added experience. Hopefully no ear picking or food falling on the floor involved… The Sims 4 restaurants can have such charm and personality when Simmers get their hands on the build buy catalogue. A themed restaurant just adds that extra bit of sparkle to an already fun build.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
Speaking of themed builds who doesn’t love a good taco? Taco Tuesday? Mexican Monday… Friday Fiestas! Ok maybe not everyone is a fan but this restaurant is a great find. This Mexican restaurant feels like a little pocket of sunshine tucked into the neighborhood. Almost as if golden hour lives here permanently. From the layout, to the colors and décor, who doesn’t love a splash of culture, with staff dressed to match the restaurants festive heartbeat. This Sims 4 restaurant has a warm and inviting, homey vibe.
The lighter browns of the walls and accent pieces along with the terracotta flooring give off toasty earth tones that anchor the whole build. It feels grounded and comforting, a cozy cantina glow wraps around the room into the atmosphere of this build. Booths that practically invite long conversations and extra margaritas. Cherry-red booths at that, they almost pop like chilis giving you a feeling of something spicy – a pop of spice in your burrito is always a welcoming flavor. The room practically hums with spice and chatter. Are you ready to say Sul Sul to your next salsa and guacamole mix?
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
This Sims 4 restaurant runs on coffee and nostalgia. A bold roadside sign calls out to passing Sims, giving out a glowing promise of something warm, something homey and something comforting. The kind of place that never really closes – and because it’s The Sims it never does! There are red vinyl booths that practically invite gossip and milkshakes, with floors straight out of a 1950s postcard. The booths are bold and picture perfect for a diner, giving the space a creative and lived-in feeling. Fritosaurio has even added a makeshift gas station to add to the atmosphere and gives that classic ‘rest stop from a road trip movie’ vibe.
A checkerboard stage for sizzling breakfasts and refills, this diner combines layering colours, textures, and personality into every corner. The counters with the bar stools feel like the heart of the diner’s rhythm and this place definitely runs on coffee and jukebox music. Here is where the coffee is endless and the pie never runs out.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
Serving something slightly different, this lot isn’t just a restaurant, it’s that and so much more. This venue is giving the kind of vibe that says you need to book this out a year in advance. This one is also built using only the base game and The Sims 4: Dine Out. According to Simchic0077 it is the perfect venue for a formal wedding and I might have to agree. With two main dining rooms, private lounges and even a basement bar – this lot really encompasses everything.
There is a heart shaped fountain! Just past the gorgeous wedding area, framed by the wedding arch, there is a fountain shaped like a heart filled with petals and red water – try not think Friday 13th and more Valentines Day. There are gorgeous landscaped gardens for your Sims to relax under the shade of an umbrella during the day with a toasty fire lamp at night. So if your Sims happen to be getting married, thinking about it, or just want a really fancy spot to have a day or night out – keep this one in mind.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
This build is the architectural equivalent of comfort food. Colorful and warm, you can picture the menu before you have even sat down. Not only can you picture the menu but you can also almost taste the food – comfort food; tasty, delicious. A cozy build, definitely found in the countryside, with the fabulous scents of herbs and spices floating in the crisp air. This lot is filled with character and personality and would fit in beautifully in Windenburg, Henford-on-Bagley, even Willow Creek would do for this one!
With stone walls and timber beams, natural and unrefined materials, it gives off a rustic feel. This build combines the use of warm neutrals like browns, whites, and tans, and complements it with pops of greenery and muted greens/blues. Another two-story build, with plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs. There are spots on the balcony to take in the cool night air and listen to the sounds of nature… or the sounds of other Sims at the bar downstairs. Who knows, maybe your Sims stay after their dinner to enjoy a drink or two. The options are there!
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
Good food mixes with gorgeous weather and time slows down on this lot… unless it rains – we all know the one day we don’t want it to rain in Sulani it inevitably rains. But imagine the days it doesn’t. Imagine the light breeze as your Sims sit or lounge on this lot waiting for their finely plated food. Something light and full of flavor to keep with the light and breezy atmosphere. With white and wooden accents this build looks clean, refreshing, almost like an exotic tropical destination.
With private cabanas to sit at and gaze out over the ocean, this is seaside dining at its finest. The relaxed rhythm of the ocean pours into the atmosphere of this lot where all Sims are here for both a good time and a long time. With natural wooden textures helping this blend into it’s environment more and your line of site being open to the ocean almost every angle feels permanently in holiday mode. And who doesn’t love a good holiday mode, I sure do!
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 30×30 Price: §245,000
Simmers, feast your eyes on this sparkly number. This Sims 4 restaurant has crystal like stalactites hanging low from the ceiling creating elegant shimmers, like fairy lights dancing across the walls and floor. The crystal lights cascading down could almost blend in with the night sky through the glass ceiling, creating twinkling beauty as you dine adding to the already magical ambience. A large wall of glass helps merge the outside with what is going on within. Pair that with a large skylight which brings the night sky right to your table.
By day or by night, this lot is glorious. It too has indoor and outdoor seating, as well as upstairs seating. There is room for entertainment on each floor, so if the atmosphere isn’t enough then rest assured there are more options on the table.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
This restaurant blends raw industrial bones with refined luxury finishes. Exposed structures meet soft furnishings, creating contrast at every turn. These materials, like the exposed concrete and metal beams, give off a more warehouse-like aesthetic. A very high end warehouse mind you. It emphasizes open-plan spaces that are functional and great for gameplay. No routing issues here as far as I can see with minimalist furniture, and structural elements being the main eye catching pieces. Large-scale greenery, like near the entrance of this build, adds to the contrast with the hard, raw materials.
A one story build with everything you might need from a Sims 4 restaurant. The camera angles speak for themselves, and would be great for storytelling. As with most of the others this too has both indoor and outdoor seating for both those sunny days and starry nights but also the colder winter days or stormy rainy nights.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
Time to clear the plates and make room for dessert! This build looks like pure joy and is as sweet as it appears. Designed with comfort and accessibility in mind, this ice cream parlor feels welcoming to Sims of all ages. Soft pastel pinks and baby blues wash over the space like scoops of strawberry and blueberry ice cream, instantly creating a cheerful, carefree atmosphere. Open seating keeps the layout easygoing and relaxed, making it the perfect spot for family outings, after-school treats, or spontaneous late-night sugar cravings. I can just picture your teen Sims hanging out here after school. Everything about the space feels light, friendly, and unapologetically sweet.
Step inside and the whole build feels like walking into a candy-colored daydream. The palette is straight out of an ice cream display case, with colors that feel whipped, sprinkled and served with extra joy. It’s the kind of place where Sims linger over sundaes, celebrate small wins with milkshakes, and leave with colorful smiles and sticky fingers. Playful and bright this parlor feels less like a restaurant and more like a little scoop of happiness tucked into the neighborhood.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
Serving something a little more magical than the usual menu, this treetop restaurant lifts dining quite literally to new heights. Wrapped around a towering tree like a storybook hideaway, this three-story build feels less like a restaurant and more like a secret destination waiting to be discovered. Suspended among leaves and branches, the entire lot feels like a peaceful escape from the bustle of everyday Sim life.
This glorious build is like a three tiered cake – made of wood and bark and leaves, but you get the idea. It is a masterpiece crafted from warm wood, leafy greens and calming natural tones, all the way from the bottom of the trunk to the tippy tops of the tree. At ground level, cool water invites Sims to take a refreshing dip before wandering up the staircase. The first floor offers cozy dining surrounded by greenery, while the second floor shifts the mood into evening relaxation with a fully stocked bar. At the very top, entertainment spaces invite friendly competition, group games and lingering conversations under the night sky and tree canopy.
As the sun sets, the entire treehouse transforms into a glowing lantern, it helps the chosen anchor tree has built in lanterns. Soft lights twinkle between branches and the views become nothing short of magical. Every level offers photo-worthy corners making the whole lot feel like a hidden retreat where nature and nightlife meet. It’s the perfect place for Sims to make memories, share stories and spend an evening feeling completely at one with the outdoors.
Lot Type: Restaurant Lot Size: 20×20 Price: §348,890
Clean lines and open space set the tone for this sleek downtown dining spot. Nestled perfectly into the busy streets of San Myshuno, the Old Salt House blends modern city style with just enough character to feel warm and inviting. Concrete, exposed brick and wide glass panels come together in that effortlessly cool industrial way, creating a space that feels both polished and relaxed at the same time.
Inside, the design leans into neutral tones and uncluttered layouts, letting texture do the talking. Raw brick walls bring warmth, concrete adds a modern edge, and expansive windows pull the energy of the city straight into the dining room. It’s the kind of restaurant that feels equally suited for casual lunches, after-work dinners and long evening conversations as the city lights start to glow outside.
True to lilsimsie‘sknack for functional builds, the lot balances style and practicality with ease. Form and function share the spotlight here, creating a space that feels realistic, usable and effortlessly urban. The Old Salt House fits seamlessly into the downtown skyline — a contemporary restaurant that feels right at home among the buzz of city life.
Can you picture any or all of these lots fitting seamlessly somewhere in your Sims worlds? Let us know which Sims 4 restaurant you would want to try out!
All of these restaurants, and many more, deserve their own chef’s kiss and definitely get a solid 5 star rating! As we have seen before, Simmers don’t just design spaces, they create a whole experience for your Sims to enjoy. From a romantic date night, to a casual diner visit or simply to sit sighing at your screen while none of your Sims sit at the same table – these restaurants are sure to turn your everyday gameplay into something delicious. The Gallery is the menu and the menu is endless. Simmers, reservations are officially open, your Sims’ next favorite table is waiting. Stay tuned to The Sims Community for all future Community Spotlights!
Custom content creators continue to expand representation in the game with beautifully crafted Sims 4 textured hairstyles and natural afro-hairstyles that bring depth, realism, and cultural authenticity to Sims storytelling.
From soft curls and voluminous afros to detailed braids and protective styles, these textured hair creations give players more ways to reflect real-world hair diversity across legacies, neighborhoods, and character builds.
Today’s showcase highlights over 18 textured hairstyles from five talented creators who are elevating the CC community with thoughtful design and incredible detail.
The Sims 4 Textured Hairstyles CC Showcase
Textured Hairstyles by Simstrouble
Simstrouble blends soft realism with clean, intentional shaping. Their braids, locs, twists, and curls feature defined texture, polished edges, and balanced volume that feels authentic, wearable, and effortlessly detailed.
make_it_sizzle’s textured hairstyles celebrate natural hair in all its forms, from playful space buns and soft afro puffs to defined twists, locs, and wave styles. Their creations focus on bold texture, full volume, and everyday natural looks for Sims of all ages and vibes.
aharris00britney focuses on modern, polished textured hairstyles that blend realistic detail with fashionable, wearable silhouettes that are perfect for both everyday Sims and stylish storytelling moments.
JohnnySims creates modern textured hairstyles with precise shaping, clean fades, and realistic strand detail, with this collection offering multiple styles to choose from for more versatility in your Sims styling.
EH Sims focuses on ultra-realistic textured hairstyles with defined strands, natural movement, and clean shaping that brings authentic depth to Sims’ natural hair representation.
Alongside these gorgeous hairstyles, recent updates to The Sims 4 have improved how hair textures are categorized in Create-A-Sim. Some textured hairstyles that previously appeared under generic “Curly” tags are now being correctly labeled as Afro-Textured, making them easier to find and better represented.
Simstrouble recently updated their files to reflect these changes. They encouraged players to redownload and replace older versions to ensure CC appears in the correct category moving forward.
This shift is an important step toward:
Better CC organization
Improved representation
Easier browsing for textured hair styles
More authentic storytelling tools
As more creators follow suit, players can expect an even smoother experience when building diverse Sims households and legacy saves.
Textured Hair Creators Featured
All hairstyles featured in this showcase were created by the following talented custom content creators:
These 18 textured hairstyles really show how far Sims CC creators have come when it comes to representing natural hair with detail, realism, and care. From everyday looks to styles perfect for legacy storytelling and culturally inspired worlds, each creator brings something special to Create-A-Sim.
With improved hair tagging now rolling out in the game, it’s also a great time to refresh your CC collection — making it easier than ever to find and enjoy beautifully made Afro-textured hairstyles for a more inclusive Sims experience.
Which textured hairstyle is your favorite from this showcase and are there any CC creators you’d love to see featured next? Stay tuned to more Custom Content spotlight and showcases on Sims Community!
New Rumors Have Emerged Regarding The Future Of The Sims Franchise Post-Buyout, How Rene Is Now Mobile-Only, And How EA Intend To Battle Piracy.
New rumors have already emerged to stoke speculation, and not even a full day has passed since the release of The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy. This latest batch comes from the same source we reported on two weeks ago, who claimed insight into missing features, cut content, and, most importantly, the future of The Sims franchise.
ATRL, a popular pop‑culture forum with its own dedicated Sims section, is once again the origin of speculation. While we can’t verify the claims made by user “gloamingtheplain”, some details do line up with aspects of the latest Expansion Pack, such as its noticeably rushed Build/Buy catalogue. With that in mind, let’s dive into the newest round of rumors.
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The Latest Rumors
User ‘gloamingtheplain’ has provided some detail into multiple bullet points covering different aspects of development.
Been speaking with a few people and this is bits and pieces from different people so some info may slightly may slightly contradict as (incase you’re not aware) decisions get made for different reasons and depending on what area someone works in, they may have a different understanding of why something has come to be, while another person knows of something for a different reason.
The Sims Hub idea has been sort of referred to but no one seems to be actively working on it. The people I used to work with at Firemonkeys know very little of it.
The Sims 4 on PlayStation 4
The Sims 4 has been quietly improving aspects of the game to improve performance on PlayStation 4 with both graphics and CPU driven tasks, because Sony lodged an internal review due a large amount of complaints about the games performance on the standard PlayStation 4. These changes were rolled out and while performance has improved on the PlayStation 4 (and subsequently PS5 via backwards compatibility), other platforms have taken a hit with performance and EA is willing to wear that rather than be pushed to stop supporting PlayStation 4 as it’s a significant revenue driver for the game. The updates have been rolled out over the last 12 months.
The Development of Adventure Awaits
The Businesses & Hobbies Expansion sold incredibly well, beyond the top end expectations – influencing future Expansions. Adventure Awaits was originally going to be focused more on a Summer Camp theme, but was opened up to be more diverse in response in the last few months of development.
EA Cracking Down on Piracy
EA are aware of a large influx of players playing pirated copies of the Sims 4 since the announcement of the Buyout, and will be taking this into consideration for future products. Shutting down the Sims Mobile frees up severs that EA can utilise with future products.
More Creator Involvement
Expect a huge push for Creator Content for The Sims franchise, beyond Creator Kits. This will be part of a new framework that EA have been setting up, to officially launch in March.
Maxis’ Restructured Framework
Following the release of Royalty & Legacy, The Sims franchise will be shuffled into a new major framework for the first time since 2000. The new framework will restructure the franchise to heavily involve EA into the day to day operations, and rather than Maxis coming up with ideas to meet the targets set by EA, sections of EA will now be more involved in the game from how content is created, distributed and monetised. Plans include subscription models, digital storefronts with paid and virtual reward currency, deeper engagement events, creative direction and more. This will include creative control on execution of ideas to minimise development costs, with EA being more involved in working with game designers.
Royalty & Legacy
While this new framework hasn’t officially begun, EA have already been implementing aspects of it with its 2026 content, including Royalty & Legacy. The Royalty & Legacy Expansion was conceived to test this new framework, and was developed predominantly in Europe, but had heavier involvement from established leads from the US to work with the team to meet these new requirements, and to help with any challenges. The team formed a “council” of specific Creators to gather their input on representation, however was utilised to gauge their feedback on the new development approach on minimising development costs, predominately in Animation and Engineering.
Adventure Awaits was poised to be the final Expansion in development, before plans changed to trial a new framework. It was considering internally as a last hurrah before a pause on larger DLC. A survey was sent out of concepts, and Royalty proved popular while also allowing them to repurpose already built systems and features.
Repurposing Old Content
This extends to other products in the Sims umbrella, but has been currently built to focus on The Sims 4 moving forward, and the development of Project X. EA want the upcoming game to be as cost effective as possible. Visual quality and Asset creation isn’t a huge jump cost for EA, and this can be largely maximised without changes in budget. EA want this to be a large focus while other areas can be repurposed from the games large back catalogue.
Project Rene as a Mobile Exclusive
Project Rene being scaled down to an online only game and now to a mobile title exclusively was simply because there was no need for its originall purpose now that X exists.
EA want The Sims brand to be available on every popular device, mobile, tablet, PC/Mac and consoles.
Official Mod Partnership
EA are considering having popular mods be incorporated into games as unofficial “Creator DLCS” so that Maxis and/or the creator are responsible for managing ongoing compatibility, to help manage ongoing issues of mod related bug reports.
EA’s Revenue Stream
EA do not have faith a singular product will be able to replicate The Sims 4’s success, and hopes multiple revenue streams will aid in a shortfall.
Pets as Future Base Game Content
The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion has outsold The Sims 1, 2 and 3 base game figures combined. EA will be considering making Pets base game in the future to allow monetisation across every DLC for Pets. The launch for the Expansion was the largest sales for any Sims product in franchises history, and is what promoted EA to trial DLC for the Expansion, which ultimately failed. Other Expansions that have also out-performed previous base game sale figures will be included in upcoming base games to take on this new approach of creating DLC for popular content ongoing, rather than creating individual DLCs.
MySims Sales Expectations
MySims sold very well on Switch, but didn’t perform as hoped on other platforms.
Future Announcements
EA are reluctant to make any concrete announcements until it’s under new ownership, and can confirm the plans will go ahead.
Maximising Profit by Subsidising Costs
EA wants has designed the new framework so that the Sims can be part of a cross-subsidisation strategy, where budgets for the Sims are as minimal as possible, to maximise profit to allow other projects to be less risk adverse in order to allow EA to grow other franchises.
Potential Discontinuation of The Sims Freeplay
Freeplay may be discontinued if modernisation pushes don’t increase player count.
The Cost of Recent Packs
Adventure Awaits was the most expensive Expansion Pack to develop of all time, while Royalty & Legacy was the cheapest of the Sims 4 (they didn’t know if it was the cheapest of all time)
Sorry there’s not much positivity, but my overall opinion is that the vibes at Maxis are very low at the moment, and some even said it was the worst it’s ever been.
Firemonkeys are happy overall though Freeplay development is very positive. I won’t go into that much more in-depth because most of that conversation was private.
However, many peeps at Maxis simply don’t care if this information leaks as almost all of them have been cut off from communicating with fans under the EA’s increasing involvement.
It’s more behind the scenes than Info about the actual games internally.
What Are The Key Takeaways From The Latest Set Of Rumors?
Taken together, these rumors paint a pretty clear picture of where things stand behind the scenes. None of it suggests The Sims is in trouble. If anything it shows the opposite. The franchise is still a major earner. The shift we’re seeing is about control. EA seems to be pulling the series into a tighter and more centralised structure. One where efficiency and cost‑management matter more than creative ambition.
A lot of what’s mentioned lines up with that. The push to repurpose old systems. The sudden interest in creator‑driven content pipelines. The way Royalty & Legacy was used as a test case rather than a traditional Expansion. Even the talk of subscription models and storefronts fits the pattern. It all points to a future where The Sims is treated less like a single game and more like a long‑term service EA can shape to its needs.
The part that stands out most is the suggestion that Maxis is losing autonomy. Instead of pitching ideas and steering the franchise, the team may soon be working to meet EA’s broader business goals. That would explain the low morale mentioned, likely because they’re being boxed out of the decisions that actually shape the series. If these claims are even half‑true, the future of The Sims is being shaped by corporate structure more than creative vision.
Keep in mind this is all unverified chatter from behind the scenes, not confirmed information. It’s worth paying attention to, but it should still be taken with a sizeable pinch of salt.
What are your thoughts on the latest rumors? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for all future speculation and rumors.
What if this is as good as it gets? With no full explanation yet on the rumors of The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy being the possible last expansion pack for The Sims 4, signifying the end of a very long era in The Sims Franchise, EA and The Sims Team have gone “all out”… in a way. This change is in the form of bundling the upcoming expansion pack purchase with the standard pre-order bonuses, but they also threw in two kits; The Sims 4 Silver Screen Kit, and The Sims 4 Tea Time Solarium Kit.
The last year or so, we’ve seen an intense increase in releases of DLC for the Sims 4. Another noticeable trend is the new tendency to bundle items together for purchase, often for a limited time. While this is somewhat similar to the Pre-Order bonuses we typically see with most expansion pack releases, we’re also seeing this in the form of many kit bundles… like the initial Bikini Bottom Bundle from early December and the recently released slew of kit bundles including the Playdate Bundle, Gothic Grandeur Bundle, Warm Beginnings Bundle, Elevated Everyday Bundle, and the Creative Sparks Bundle.
However, these kits are a tad different. They can technically be obtained for free… if you’re planning on buying The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy. When purchasing The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Grand Bundle, for the same cost as a standard expansion pack, you receive three pre-order bonus items, The Sims 4 Silver Screen Kit, and The Sims 4 Tea Time Solarium Kit. However, the kits will also be available individually for the standard $4.99 USD price tag.
The Royalty & Legacy Grand Bundle is another limited time item; If you’re interested in getting all the items it contains, it will be available until March 15th, 2026.
The Sims 4 Silver Screen Kit & Kit Review
This kit has 28 total assets, spread out between a few create-a-sim categories. It does lean somewhat feminine, and is primarily composed of Full Body items, Tops, and Accessories.
Kit Overview
Tops (7 Assets)
Bottoms (2 Assets)
Full Body (8 Assets)
Shoes (2 Assets)
Accessories (9 Assets)
Our The Sims 4 Silver Screen Kit Review
I think that this kit being bundled in a larger set may have done it a bit of a disservice, but I also don’t believe its the greatest kit we’ve ever seen. The items are well-crafted, feel glamorous, and fit the “silver screen” vibe… however, I am surprised most of these items are not part of The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy. I’m not normally one to argue “This should have been part of XYZ Pack”, but these feel more matched in terms of swatches, especially on the jewelry, and for theming.
However, it is a very nice kit! I can always appreciate a good clothing kit when so many items in the base game and older DLC for The Sims 4 have aged in a not-so-positive way. These did help add more items for male and masculine sims, while so many DLCs tend to lean towards feminine sims. These are great new additions for formal wear and party wear.
Overall, I’d give this kit something like a 7/10. I can take it or leave it. I like the quality of the items but feel there’s something lacking overall. But, it’s a great addition if you need more items that are on the more formal or vintage side!
What are your thoughts on the Sims 4 Silver Screen Kit, and do you plan on grabbing it for yourself? Will you get it in the large Royalty & Legacy Grand Bundle, or do you plan to grab it on its own? Let us know! Make sure to follow The Sims Community for our other kit overviews and reviews, as well as other updates on the Life Simulation genre!
Hear ye, hear ye! It wouldn’t be an expansion pack release week without a Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy CAS overview. This pack is focused on modern royalty fashions with a calling back to some older styles, and an attempt at representing the multiple cultures found in the land of Ondarion, the new world featured in this expansion pack. This world is split by three kingdoms across a variety of backgrounds, beliefs, and fashions.
With this pack, we also see a few updates to the Create-A-Sim system and categorization; To account for a clear distinction between hair textures, Curly and Afro-Textured hair are now two separate categories, rather than the single Afro-Textured category we previously had that encompassed a wide range of hair textures. There is also now a new Africana fashion style tag, sorting to the items included in this expansion pack from the kingdom of Dambele, as well as options from the update in late November 2025 which introduced new West African fashions.
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The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy CAS Overview (219 Assets)
Author’s Note: Some items may seem to appear more than once as the meshes come with variations to allow for different ages, style preferences, frames, etc. Similarly to other packs, this largely caters towards adults and children, with toddlers getting a few hairs. However, infants did not receive any new CAS items. This pack also largely caters to feminine fashion choices, with the options in a more masculine style being noticeably bare.
Hairs will be shown with multiple swatches to show the texture quality on each item. Longer hairs or items with detailed backs will have multiple images. Clothing and accessory items will only be shown with their standard swatch, and will have more swatches available than shown. Items will be separated based on the “Feminine” or “Masculine” style tag for more organization, however they are largely be available for both the traditionally feminine and masculine frames in CAS.
Lastly, some items are unlockable through gameplay. To show them in the Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy CAS, you can play through the game to unlock them organically or use the cheat (with “testingcheats” true on) “cas.unlockbytag EP21” to unlock all items. The cheat will need to be reapplied when switching between sims, age groups, etc.
Between all age groups and frames, this pack includes 219 assets.
Teen to Elder Feminine
Hairs
Accessories
Makeup
Tops
Bottoms
Full Body
Shoes
Teen to Elder Masculine
Hairs
Accessories
Tops
Bottoms
Full Body
Shoes
Children
Hairs
Accessories
Tops
Bottoms
Full Body
Shoes
Toddlers
Clothes
Shoes
What are your thoughts on the Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy CAS? With lots of new features advertised in this pack and the surrounding updates, expect more articles to come digging into the details with The Sims Community!
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy is out now, available for $39.99 USD or your local currency.
Take A Look At All The New Build/Buy Items With The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy!
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacyis out! Over 245 Build/Buy items have been added to your Sims catalogues, and that’s not even counting the extensive Debug and Live Edit items. Let’s take a look at everything this pack has to offer!
Build/Buy Overview of The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Objects and Hidden Items
Build Mode
Doors
Windows
Floor and Ceiling Patterns
Wall Patterns
Fences
Gates
Columns
Spandrels
Stairs
Stair Railings
Foundations
Roof Patterns
Roof Sculptures
Wall Sculptures
Trees
Shrubs
Friezes & Trims
Half Wall Trims
Terrain Paint
Buy Mode
Activities & Skills
Active
Creative
Knowledge
Life Events
Outdoor
Recreation
Misc
Appliances
Refridgerators
Stoves
Misc
Comfort
Beds
Dining
Sofas
Loveseats
Living Chairs
Outdoors
Misc
Decorations
Clutter
Paintings & Posters
Fireplaces
Mirrors
Plants
Rugs
Misc
Electronics
Kids
Plumbing
Sinks
Tubs
Storage
Bookshelves
Dressers
Surfaces
Accent
Dining
Counters
Cabinets
Coffee
Desks
Displays
Misc
Transportation
Water Features
Fountain Deco
Water Styles
Debug
Books
Fish
Food
Swords
Misc
Live Edit
Buildings
Plants
Rocks
Misc
Styled Rooms
What are your favourite new pieces available in the Build/Buy Catalogue? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Sims Community for coverage of the latest Expansion Pack!
The 21st Expansion Pack for The Sims 4 is out now!
The big day is finally here – The Sims 4 Royalty & Cgacy Expansion Pack is now out on all supported storefronts and launchers. Including Desktop, Laptop and Console supported platforms!
The latest release includes the Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack, Tea Time Solarium and Silver Screen Kits, as well as the Regal Treasures digital content set.
Release Poll
What are your plans with the latest Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy release? Do you plan on getting the Bundle or sitting this one out? Let us know in this unofficial community poll below:
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Check out the feature highlights in the official trailer above and stay tuned for the latest Pack coverage on Sims Community!
The Sims Team introduces you to the Scandals System in The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy!
In case you’ve missed out on the news, the Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack has just been released worldwide! To celebrate the occassion The Sims Team introduced us to the new Scandals System. Along with insight information from SimDevAzure and Cross-Pack functionality that comes along with this system. Let’s take a dive!
Creating Drama With the Scandals System
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Hello Simmers, Lead Producer Azure here to talk to you about all things scandalous!
Our Sims have always gotten up to all kinds of mischief, and we wanted to find a way to make sure their misadventures felt meaningful. To do this, we created the Scandals system – tracking and creating drama, as well as giving you all new ways to play with your stories.
The Beginning of a Scandal
Say your Sims are feeling a little scandalous and decide to WooHoo in Public, now when they do, they will gain a new Secret! This gets added to their Notebook, and in there you can see what the Secret is about, any Sims who are Complicit and how long until it fades into obscurity.
All sorts of Sim drama can now be tracked as Secrets (and if your Sims are anything like mine, they get up to plenty of mischief) so the Notebook is a great place to keep track of what your Sim is hiding at any time.
If any other Sims are nearby when it all goes down, they will also learn that Secret and it’s added to their Notebook under Other Sims’ Secrets. Which can lead to some complications down the line for your frisky Sims who enjoy a little PDA!
Spoiler Alert! If you are feeling curious, there are a few Secrets listed at the end of this article!
Discovering Other’s Secrets
Being the center of attention isn’t for everyone, and maybe your Sim prefers to be in the know about everyone else’s business.
To learn a Secret, you’ll first have to get your Sim out to meet other Sims and find the perfect victim! Once you have a target, your Sim can:
Ask mutual friends for Secrets about them
Get on the Computer and under the Scandals Pie Menu, you can see if the Info Broker will sell you their Secrets
At Level 2 Programming Skill, Hack for Secrets about them
Use the Enchanted Mirror to uncover Secrets about a specific Sim through more mystical means
Controlling the Narrative
There are a couple of ways Secrets can come into play.
They can come directly from a Sim’s actions, like WooHooing in Public, Having a Secret Child, or even from a Sim’s Bladder Failure. If a Secret like this already exists, and your Sim investigates that Sim, they’ll find out their Secret!
For when you want a little added intrigue in the game, there are also Secrets the game generates. You’ll get a prompt that comes in the form of gossip about another Sim. You decide whether these suspicions are true or not. Choosing to believe the prompt turns it into a Secret and very real consequences for that Sim.
Possible outcomes include:
New relationships forming… including affairs
A Sim accused of Kissing Frogs could find new Frogs in their inventory
And sometimes… a Sim may even die
No fear! You’ll always get warnings before anything permanent happens. Take a moment to read through and decide if you are ready for the fallout. If you choose not to believe it, select “No” on the prompt; nothing changes.
The Power is Yours
Once you’ve collected a Secret, either on your Sim or about another Sim, there are a few different things you can do with them.
Burying It
Sometimes things happen and that doesn’t mean your Sim should have to keep looking over their shoulder! If you want the peace of mind that nobody will ever find out your Sim’s dirty little Secret, the Info Broker on the Computer is always happy to make sure the gossip mill stays focused elsewhere… for a price.
Selling It
Knowledge is power – and power is Simoleons! Sims can cash in on their sleuthing by selling Secrets to the Info Broker. Anyone’s Secrets will be accepted, and the juicer they are the higher the payout. But be careful when selling your Sim’s own Secrets, because you never know who will buy them!
Extortion
Speaking of power, knowing another Sim’s Secrets is the perfect way to gain power over them. Nobles who are blocked from advancing by a Noble Rival can Extort them to Abdicate their Noble Position, freeing up their path to the crown. These are Mean interactions and can be found under the Malicious category.
All Extortion options are listed below:
For Simoleons
To Abdicate Noble Title
Dynasty Heirship or Headship
Relationship Blessings
Provide Noble or Commoner Favor
Break an Alliance or call a truce with Rivals
Brand Dynasty Members as Outcasts
There is also a brand new Aspiration called Social Puppeteer which rewards all this Machiavellian behavior with the Ironclad Reputation trait. Sims with this trait can never be extorted themselves and it increases their chances of getting what they want when they do it to others.
Being Extorted
With all this drama going on, sometimes another Sim will decide to try and take advantage and extort your Sims for their own profit. When that happens, you’ve got a few choices:
You can refuse to pay up, and they will immediately tell everyone the sordid details, triggering a Scandal with your Sim at the center. (More on this below)
The safest option is to pay up, which can take a big chunk out of your household funds but ensures that Sim will keep their lips sealed.
Or, you can ask for more time. This gives your Sims the opportunity to scrounge up the extra Simoleons, sweet talk their way into a romance or friendship, or even to ensure their extortionist meets with a timely accident…
If you’d rather not deal with extortion at all, there’s an option to turn it off in Settings.
Scandal Effects
Once a Secret is revealed, it’s out there and everyone can react to it, making it a Scandal.
Sims in a Scandal will be visible with a cloud of rumors swirling around them.
Depending on the Scandal, Sims in a Scandal might experience:
Decreased job performance
A “nervous bladder” making them run to the bathroom more often
Decreased success with social interactions
Dynasty Prestige loss
However, it’s not all doom and gloom! Some Sims will even approve of certain Scandals, leading to increased success when socializing with them. Players who have The Sims 4: Get Famous Expansion Pack can also use the The More Views Video Station to create videos either apologizing for, or denying, the Scandal.
All Scandals will eventually pass, and Sims can speed it up by releasing either an Apology or Denial on the Computer, or Nobles can address it during a Press Conference.
The Info Broker
As you can probably tell, the Info Broker is a pretty interesting character who frequents the Ye Old Voyager bar in Ondarion. While your Sims will have free access to them via the Computer, they may want to meet this mysterious gossip-monger in the flesh.
By doing some digging around Ondarion, asking (or hacking) for Secrets and with a little luck, your Sim may uncover their real identity – and be able to unlock their services directly from the source.
That’s everything you need to start spreading rumors, burying Secrets, and absolutely ruining reputations. We can’t wait to see the chaos you create with the Scandals system.
Now go forth, Simmers… and try not to get caught.
SPOILER ALERT!
Here is a list of a few of the Secrets to enjoy! Some are self-explanatory from their titles, while others include a brief description.
WooHoo in Public
Nasty Little Letters – Sim forges a breakup letter between two Sims.
Sticky Fingered Filcher – Sim steals up to a certain value of goods.
Grim Lover – Sim has a romantic relationship with the Grim Reaper.
Clowning Around – Sim has a romantic relationship with Tragic Clown
Suspicious Circumstances – Sim marries a partner, who has an untimely death within 3 days of being married.
Having a Secret Child
Forged Family Tree
Forbidden Friends – Sim becomes good friends with someone from a rival dynasty.
Star-Crossed Lovers – Sim becomes significant others with someone in a rivalry dynasty.
Ballroom Blunder – Noble Sim agrees to become dance partners with a Commoner Sim.
Plasma Thief! – Drank blood from another Sim against their will. Available with The Sims 4 Vampires Game Pack.
Unfair Fairy – Consumed Emotional Energy from another Sim against their will. Available with The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack.
Are you interested in trying out the Sims 4 Scandals system feature in your game with the latest Pack release? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below and stay tuned to the latest Royalty & Legacy coverage!
Welcome To Ondarion, Home To Three Unique Kingdoms!
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack is all about lineage, nobility, grandiosity, and scandals, and what a fitting world it has. The latest (and possibly final) world for The Sims 4 brings us locations unlike any other we have seen so far in the game, with three locations based on countries situated on the real-life Mediterranean Sea. Created in collaboration with both content creators and the Pan Africa Gaming Group, the world is full of stunning palaces and ballrooms for your noble Sims to explore. In true Sims Community fashion, let’s dive in and take a look at everything the new world has to offer!
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Built With Community Collaboration
As mentioned above, Ondarion was created with the assistance of several content creators, who took charge of creating the brand-new lots and some especially grandiose palaces. The Sims Team also sought assistance from the Pan Africa Gaming Group to make sure the new Kingdom of Dambele was representative of both north and west African cultures.
Plumbob Kingdom– Abrantes Estate, Renaissance Road & La Viance
Emerald Stories– Casa do Corsário, Fisherman’s Hut & Zanbira Market
Studio Gabri– Ye Olde Voyager, Sankofa Residence & Hardcover
Make sure to check out these creators’ other builds on their socials linked above, including some new builds with the new pack that aren’t included in the game!
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy World Overview
The regal Kingdom of Ondarion takes its name from the emerald sea that unites its three great shores. It is upon these same coastlines that three distinct cultures, connected by one sea, live together and exchange traditions. Together they have forged a grand legacy of Nobility and aristocratic Dynasties, which has lasted for countless generations. To this day the Nobles of Ondarion duel each other through political plays and battles of succession, in the race to the ultimate goal: the Kingdom’s Royal Crown.
Verdemar
Fierce and untamed like its people, Verdemar is a place of bold contrasts. Rowdy pirates and educated Nobles have both called it home throughout history. What may seem like an odd clash from the outside, is in truth a peaceful marriage of cultures. Indeed it is almost impossible to find a Noble family without pirate ancestors here. To this day this is a place for the adventurous and the outcasts, where the strong and the savvy earn the most respect.
Inspired by the Portuguese coast and its autonomous regions, from the terraced cliffs of Madeira to the verdant forests of the Azores, Verdemar is the proud home of the Thebe family. The town winds upward in a series of twisting hillside paths, opening into communal squares where locals gather before drifting back toward the harbour. Down by the water, a lighthouse frames the shoreline, giving Verdemar that unmistakable seaside charm.
Lots & Lot Sizes
Verdemar Palace
Casa do Corsário
The Lair in the Open-Air
Abrantes Estate
Fisherman’s Hut
Ye Olde Voyager (Bar)
Verdemar Palace
The original residence of the first princess by the name of Cordelia, and historic seat of the Thebe Dynasty. People in Verdemar look to this palace up the cliff as the most glorious of the neighborhood’s landmarks. Naturally, they come up with strange rumors about it. Many wonder if perhaps old pirate treasures are still hidden somewhere inside.
Residential
Residents: Thebe
50 x 50
§488,998
Lot Traits: Science Lair
Designed by Eva Rotky
Casa do Corsário
In a neighborhood like Verdemar, known for its extravagant and asymmetrical architecture, this cozy house somehow manages to stand out for its irregularity. Locals would tell you that’s par for the course with any building that used to be owned by pirates.
Residential
Residents: Romualdo
20×15
§152,143
Lot Traits: Convivial
Designed by Emerald Stories
The Lair in the Open-Air
A recently cleared plot of land sitting in a cozy spot surrounded by nature. Yet to be developed, it’s available to anyone eager to build their own place in Verdemar.
Residential
30 x 20
§3,000
Abrantes Estate
The Abrantes estate was built in a perfect spot for staying at the center of Verdemar’s affairs. How fitting that it also comes with a direct view of the Thebe’s palace up the cliff…where perhaps the Abrantes always wished they could actually be.
Residential
Residents: Abrantes
30 x 30
§349,677
Lot Traits: Heist Havoc
Designed by Plumbob Kingdom
Fisherman’s Hut
This old fishing hut has been converted into a cozy, affordable little home! What did you think, that you could just stroll into Ondarion and afford to buy an actual house? Try again in the next life and hope you’re born to rich parents!
Residential
20 x 20
§19,790
Lot Traits: Bracing Breezes & Homey
Designed by Emerald Stories
Ye Olde Voyager
Come on down to the Voyager! Everyone knows that all fun things in Verdemar happen down here—didn’t you know it first started as a pirate hangout? Times might have changed but the Voyager still owns up to the promise that you’ll find a nice drink…and a fair share of rogue adventurers and mysterious characters!
Bar
30 x 20
Lot Traits: Convivial
Designed by Studio Gabri
Points of Interest
The main points of interest can be a little tricky to find at first, what with the twisting uphill paths and dense town centre, but here are a few notable locations throughout the town.
Below the verandas surrounding Verdemar Palace sits the blacksmith and the sword-fighting contest locations. You can purchase swords at the blacksmith, train using the public dummies, and challenge other Sims to duels!
The lighthouse sits at the very end of the harbour, allowing for a stunning photo spot, or maybe even a location for a romantic proposal. The lighthouse looks out over the Emerald sea, home to a secret island where Sims may have the opportunity to find some treasure left by a local with articularly sticky fingers.
The main square next to the bar is home to Simcalibur, a mythical sword lodged in a stone! Similar to the legend of King Arthur, Sims can attempt to draw the sword from the stone, which will grant them the title of ruler!
Fishing Spots & Collectables
As with most worlds in The Sims 4, Verdemar is the perfect place to hunt frogs, fish, and harvestables. Take a look at the collection below and where to find them:
Fishing Spots:
Behind The Lair in the Open-Air
On the dock behind Fisherman’s Hut
Below the lighthouse
Treasure Spots:
By the chess table next to Verdemar Palace
On the small island in the sea
By the statue behind Casa do Corsário
Next to The Lair in the Open-Air
Harvestables:
Parsley
Cherry
Pear
Bluebell
Potato
Other:
Searchable logs (Frogs)
Searchable pumps (Frogs)
Dig Spots
Bellacorde
Class, opulence and elegance. In Bellacorde everything is romantic, beautiful…and crazy expensive. With a long history rooted in chivalry and court drama, there’s no better place to savor every aspect of the elite lifestyle. Just don’t get too carried away and end up doing something scandalous. Gossip is sharp and travels fast here, and in Bellacorde there’s no greater sin than a tainted image.
Bellacode sits on the northern shores of the Emerald Sea and is inspired by the French Riviera, the Principality of Monaco, and the northern and western coasts of Italy. Home to the returning Capp, Monty, and Alto families. Situated below rolling vineyards, the town is spread out along the coastline, featuring a sparkling beach perfect for some rest and relaxation.
Lots & Lot Sizes
Bellacorde Palace
Renaissance Road
Giardino Del – Grandioso
La Vivace (Lounge)
Lakeview Apartments – 2 Units
Bellacorde Palace
The Bellacorde Palace. A monument to beauty, class, luxury, sophistication, exclusivity, poshness, tradition, elitism, abundance, grace, elegance, culture, inheritance, style, magnificence, nobility, art. But most importantly: opulence—these people own everything.
Residential
Residents: Capp
50 x 50
§621,957
Lot Traits: Natural Light & Great Acoustics
Designed by Eva Rotky
Renaissance Road
This gracious family home would be considered quite sumptuous in most other places. In Bellacorde, surrounded by opulence and ostentation at every corner, it almost looks demure.
Residential
Residents: Monty
20 x 15
§150,240
Lot Traits: Homey
Designed by Plumbob Kingdom
Giardino Del – Grandioso
This verdant tract sits in close proximity to Bellacorde’s enchanting lake. A luxurious spot in a location of extraordinary prestige, ready to be purchased by someone with sufficient fine taste (and wallet size) to make something grand out of it.
Residential
64 x 64
§18,903
Lot Traits: Natural Light
La Vivace
Inside the halls of La Vivace, Nobility revels. Luxury and elegance greet each other, with a romantic waltz. Grand Balls and pirouettes, until the small hours. Young debutantes, fretting to enter high society.
Lounge
40 x 30
Lot Traits: Great Acoustics
Designed by Plumbob Kingdom
Lakeview Apartments
An elegant and tasteful place, the perfect flat for the single nobleman who loves to flex his wealth with any date he brings over.
A classy apartment in a prestigious location right between the center of Bellacorde and its enchanting lake. Everyone will be so jealous of this place, they might try and steal it from you!
12 Lakeview Apartments:
Residents: Alto
§195,200 furnishings
§1500 deposit
§1700 weekly rent
Lot Traits: Convivial
13 Lakeview Apartments:
§176,425 furnishings
§2000 deposit
§2500 weekly rent
Lot Traits: Heist Havoc
Points of Interest
With wide gardens, avenues, and piazzas, Bellacorde can be a little tricky to navigate; however, once you discover what it has to offer, you won’t be disappointed!
Being situated on the coast, Bellacorde’s beach is the perfect place to catch a tan on one of it’s parasole adorned sun loungers. You can also find some of the new royal canoes, fully available for public use.
If you head inland, you will find The Enchanted Mirror, which allows your Sims to gaze into the future and decide their luck, or snoop for secrets about other Sims. Be careful, though, as this can backfire badly and leave your Sims in a bad spot!
As with the other two neighbourhoods, Bellacorde is home to its own sword-fighting tournament area, allowing your Sims to challenge others to duels in full view of the grand ballroom. If your Sim fancies a snack after the duel, head on down to the food stall to pick up a slice of pizza, a bowl of pasta, or even a taste of the new Panna Cotta dish.
Not only can your Sims purchase new food in Bellacorde, but they can also buy Local Wares in the centre of town. At this stall, you can find rare items such as unique swords, boats, local harvestables, and even the unpublished Writings of Cordelia Thebe.
Fishing Spots & Collectables
There are plenty of new things to add to your Sims’ collection if you look hard enough! Take a look at where to find all the new collectables and spawners!
Fishing Spots:
On the main dock
Treasure Spots:
Down the steps next to the beach area
On both islands out at sea
Between the lake and Giardino Del – Grandioso
Behind Renaissance Road
Harvestables:
Lemons
Roses
Onions
Other:
Searchable logs (Frogs)
Searchable pumps (Frogs)
Dig Spots
Dambele
Known for its vibrant streets, communal spaces and a strong tradition of painting and crafting, Dambele is a warm and welcoming place. Don’t be misled by its no-frills exterior: this is an extremely wealthy neighborhood…they just don’t like to flaunt it here. After all, the greatest of Dambele traditions is for everyone in its community to share with each other.
The third, and possibly most exciting, if the community’s reaction is anything to go by, is Dambele! A fusion of several North and West African cultures and styles, this world was created in partnership with the Pan Africa Gaming Group. Bustling markets and beautiful waterways define Dambele’s style, with a focus on arts and culture at the forefront.
The culture and fashion of Dambele draw primarily from West African traditions, particularly those of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Its architectural style, however, takes heavy inspiration from North African nations along the Mediterranean coast, such as Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, with much of the built environment echoing the aesthetics of historic cities that developed after the Muslim conquests.
Lots & Lot Sizes
Dambele Palace
Sanfoka Residence
Zanbira Market (Community Market)
Hardcover (Backroom)
Bright Cliff Apartments – 2 Units
Dambele Palace
The palace was built to be more than just a monument to the majesty of Dambele. The Darongs wished for it to be open, easy to access for the whole community. A place designed not to overshadow its surroundings, but to enrich them.
Residential
Residents: Darong
50 x 50
§459,431
Lot Traits: Fast Internet, Natural Light & Teen Neighborhood
Sankofa Residence
This old but luxurious mansion belonged to a nobleman who had it redecorated countless times. Before selling it, he decided to look back upon its roots and had it fully refurbished to a modernised version of its original look. The mansion is now looking at the future, towards its next occupier.
Residential
30 x 20
§224,527
Lot Traits: Great Acoustics
Designed by Studio Gabri
Zanbira Market
The true beating heart of Dambele is where its community comes together. It began as a market for locals to trade handcrafted goods. Over time it became a place to mingle, cook for each other, play a song, read out a book. A place where people of all ages meet, share and learn.
Community Market
30 x 20
Lot Traits: Teen Neighborhood & Convivial
Designed by Emerald Stories
Hardcover
This library is one of the most frequented public spots in Dambele. Likely due to hosting the hottest underground club in the neighborhood (when the night falls). This place has everything, including the best answer on how to unite old and new ways to pass the time.
Backroom
20 x 20
Lot Traits: Science Lair
Designed by Studio Gabri
Bright Cliff Apartments
A cozy and welcoming apartment, built up over the years, little by little. Much of its furniture was hand-crafted by Ekene at his trusty woodworking table. This refined yet cozy apartment gives a wonderful first taste of the opulent lifestyle of Ondarion. And thanks to the price freeze enacted by the Darongs in Dambele, it’s not even impossible to afford!
18 Bright Cliff:
Residents: Ananou
§66,593 furnishings
§800 deposit
§1000 weekly rent
Lot Traits: Homey
17 Bright Cliff:
§25,549 furnishings
§500 deposit
§850 weekly rent
Lot Traits: Science Lair
Points of Interest
Dambele is chock full of locations of importance that offer a wealth of gameplay opportunities. Let’s take a look at a handful that you need to visit!
Anansi’s Well is Dambele’s very own spot, granting mythical fortune. Here, Sims can toss in §1 and ask for Anansi’s advice, which will grant you some wisdom. They can also undertake any of the four Trials available, acting as mini quests.
Down by the beach, there is a podium perfect for Nobles to hold press conferences and make new announcements for their Kingdom.
Near the town centre, you can find yet another sword-fighting spot, as well as training dummies to practice your sword swinging.
In the very centre of town, you can find the Zanbira Tree. This tree allows your Sim to ask the ancestors for a blessing (as long as they’re in a good mood). They can also recite works, either their own or others, for a boost in confidence. Reciting works is also a great way to boost the Charisma skill.
Fishing Spots & Collectables
Fishing Spots:
Two spots on the piers that flank the beach
Treasure Spots:
On the beach accessible by swimming or water transport
On the cliffs behind Bright Cliff Apartments
Harvestables:
Cassava
Plantain
Daisy
Other:
Searchable pumps (Frogs)
Dig Spots
Which of Ondarion’s three neighbourhoods is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Sims Community for all the latest on The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy!
There’s a new The Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac and Console platforms Xbox and Playstation. The latest patch is bringing a hotfix solution to the missing stair rails bug, as announced last week by The Sims Team.
Find out what’s been improved and changed in the official patch notes below:
The Hotfix and Day 0 Royals Update
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IInstalling the Latest Sims 4 Update
You can get the latest The Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:
You can download the latest Sims 4 Update by checking for a Patch through the EA App, Steam or Epic Games launcher for Desktop. If you have Automatic Updates enabled the update will automatically download through your client program. In case your EA App is not working properly ensure you’ve cleared your app cache!
If you play The Sims 4 on Xbox Series X / S and Playstation 4 and 5 you can request a new update by checking for updates under The Sims 4 game in the Main Menu. If you’ve enabled automatic updates the Patch should download right away.
There’s also a handy official guide to Mods and CC maintenance, as well as backing up your Saves! Click here to learn all about healthy upkeep of your The Sims 4 files.
Official Sims 4 Patch Notes
Update 2/12/2026 PC: 1.121.361.1020 / Mac: 1.121.361.1220 Console: Version 2.29
Sul Sul, Simmers!
This is a small patch to address a few player-reported issues since our last Base Game update. Thank you so much for your continued reports via the EA Forums!
-The Sims 4 Team
Bug Fixes
Base Game / Multipack
Live Mode
[EA Forums] Stair railings will no longer be missing on premade lots, Gallery Lots, and player-created lots.
Resolved an issue where Distant Relative and Distant Relative-In-Law relationship labels were showing up inconsistently.
Resolved an issue where newly adopted Sims failed to appear in the Family Tree after exceeding a certain number of children.
The same Sim will no longer show up as a part of different generations in the Family Tree.
Apparently the update is just 675MB on Windows. No idea why the size difference is drastic, but my original download report includes a filesize of 7.8GB on Mac.
What’s your experience with downloading the latest Sims 4 Update hotfix on your platform? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Sims Community for more Royalty & Legacy release coverage!
A Full Walkthrough to Earning Rewards in The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event Week 2!
Welcome to The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event Week 2! If you haven’t caught up on last week’s quests and rewards, make sure to check that out first before jumping into everything week 2 has to offer. Players have until March 16th 2026 (subject to extension) to complete all quests and claim all the rewards before they are gone for good. Let’s take a look at how to complete week 2 of the Lost Legacies event!
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The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event Week 2 Introduction
After last week’s quest, there is still much to uncover about the mysterious Envoy searching for (possibly) family keys that tie into The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack. You can check out the new quests and this week’s rewards either by selecting ‘Event’ on the main menu, or by clicking the Event icon in the top-left corner of the screen in Live Mode!
‘Drama Life’ Quest Walkthrough
Having found a key while researching the Darongs, the next thing to do is find out about the Capps. Maybe is is possible to help find all the family treasures!
As with the start of every quest, this pop-up may take a while to appear in-game. Once you select ‘Ok’, the quest will begin, and we will be given our first set of quest goals! Our first goal is to ask Marina, the Envoy, about the Capp family. She replies with surprise and hesitation, and asks to look around.
We now need to get our Sim in the Capp family spirit. I am, of course, talking about romance. I would recommend doing these three steps in the order listed, as it makes most sense, and also gets your Sim in a real flirty mood!
Searching for Capp family Info is pretty simple. Head to any computer, and the interaction should appear on the first page of the pie menu. It is revealed that the Capps have ‘romantic inclinations’ and a love for the piano!
The second task is to watch the Romance channel on any TV on your lot. Depending on how many packs you own, this channel can be buried quite deep in the menu. We’re now in the perfect mood for some romance!
The final task is to flirt with another Sim 3 times. Manogomy be damned, as this can be done with three separate Sims if you so wish. Only the ‘Flirt’ interaction counts towards the goal, rather than any interaction under the flirtation category.
A very short quest to start off The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event week 2! You can either claim the rewards unlocked with the points or save them until the end of the second quest!
The exploration of romance stirred unexpected emotions. yet something about the experience feels unresolved…
‘Sound of Emotions’ Quest Walkthrough
After an introduction to the Capp family interest in Romance, find the connection between it and music.
Patience is a virtue, wait a few moments and the pop-up beginning our second quest of week 2, ‘Sound of Emotions’, will begin.
Let’s discuss our findings with the Envoy! If she isn’t on your lot, you can call her to your lot in the relationship panel, and if she is somewhere in the neighbourhood, you can select ‘Focus the Camera’.
After talking to her about music and romance, she rushes off in a hurry, telling us to pursue learning to play romantic music, which leads us nicely into the next few steps of the quest!
The next step in the second quest of week 2 is to ‘Practice Piano’. This can be done on any piano available in the Build/Buy catalogue. If your Sim can’t afford a piano, they can be found at community lots around the world, notably at lounges and nightclubs!
And the Nightclub is exactly where we’re heading next, The Blue Velvet nightclub to be precise! The Blue Velvet can be found in the Crawdad Quarter of Willow Creek, next to the Library we visited in last week’s quest!
Marina the Envoy will be at The Blue Velvet when you arrive (Even Envoys need time off!). Choose ‘Chat’, and she will be surprised to see your Sim.
With our newfound talents, let’s tickle those ivories and play for the patrons of the club. Your Sim can even earn a little money from this.
Similar to last week’s bookshelf hunt just down the street, this time our Sim is tasked with searching the fireplace. The closest fireplace can be found in the Blue Velvet Nightclub, so no reason to travel home!
After searching it, you will discover the second key of The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event, this time a key belonging to the Capp family! You can display this key next to the Darong family key in the new key cabinet object.
And finally, it’s time to travel home to end the quest! Either travel via map view (M on PC/Mac) or click the home icon next to your Sim’s portrait.
A new piece of the puzzle has been unlocked after discovering the hidden key of the Capp family nestled inside the fireplace.
The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event Week 2 Rewards
For week 2 of The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event, there are a total of 7 rewards up for grabs with your newly earned points. Let’s take a look!
Small Rewards
The two small rewards this week are a bundle of 5000 simoleons for the current household, and a copy of ‘Piano Vol 1: It’s Pretty Black and White’, handy for levelling up our Sim’s piano skill.
Elegant and Old Tarnished Key
The first of this week’s two keys can be unlocked after the first quest is complete. It costs §0 if you wish to repurchase from the Build/Buy catalogue.
The Capp Family Key
The Capp Family Key will be added to your Sim’s inventory upon finding it in the fireplace and can be unlocked from the Event rewards store. As with the other keys, this too costs §0.
Capp Library Bookcase
The only Build item in today’s bundle of rewards is a pretty special one. This bookcase is not a bookcase at all, infact it’s a secret doorway used for all sorts of passageways and secret tunnels.
As with last week’s altar, the trend of requiring packs for rewards continues. This saddle can be found under the Riding category in Horse Outfits.
6 Swatches
Antique Jeweled Ring
The Antique Jeweled Ring can be found under the rings category of Create-A-Sim and is unisex
5 Swatches
Future Event Rewards
You can check out the promotional image below to sneak a peek at the future rewards up for grabs in The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event.
That’s all for this week, but make sure to check back next Tuesday for our full walkthrough of The Sims 4 Lost Legacies Event Week 3!
What reward are you most excited for in the latest event? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Sims Community for all the latest on Live Events in The Sims 4!
Electronic Arts spotlights Sims Creators who worked on Recipes for The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy!
EA has updated their blog entry with new information about Creator Recipes coming with The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack. The social media team also showcased a new video, featuring these new recipes at the royal dining table. Check it out below:
In case you’ve been out of the loop, two Sims Creators icemunmun and Littlebowbub worked on some of the new food recipes coming with this week’s EP release. The two creators explain their inspiration, work process and finishing results for these new Pack recipes!
See it all in the latest blog update entry below:
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy: Creator Recipes
When it came to cooking up new recipes for Royalty and Legacy, we teamed up with IceMunMun and Littlbowlbub, who specialize in food-focused custom content, to bring delicious new treats to Sims’ lives, drawing inspiration from West Africa, Portugal and Italy.
We spoke with them about their approach to creating content and why food holds a special place for them in The Sims, as well as the advice they have for aspiring custom content creators.
MunMun Chattopadhyay, also known as IceMunMun, is a medical doctor based in India by day and a passionate Sims creator by night, and has been creating custom content for The Sims 4 for more than eight years. Her creations bring depth and flavor to gameplay, adding new ways for players to cook, craft and interact with their Sims’ worlds.
MunMun helped create rich and comforting recipes, including Egusi Soup, Kontomire Soup and Palm Nut Soup, as well as the decadent Panna Cotta.
❔THE SIMS TEAM: Which recipe are you most proud of, and what about it makes it special to you?
MUNMUN: I love them all, how could I possibly choose one! What I dearly love are all the cultural foods I have made to date, because the process allowed me to learn so much about the cuisine and cultural practices of different parts of the world. For this pack, I loved making the Egusi Soup with Fufu.
❔THE SIMS TEAM: How did you get into making Sims content, and why do you like to focus on food?
MUNMUN: I have been a Sims player since 2005, and have spent all my adult life playing The Sims, so it is a big part of my life. Being of a creative bent in real life, I gravitated towards making custom content and mods for The Sims 4 because I wanted to fully customize the game. We all know that playing The Sims is a deeply personal experience for everyone, and I wanted to fully express my creative self!
Food for me is an expression of love! I love food and I love The Sims, so naturally I combined two of my passions and ended up spending my days researching food, learning about new cultural practices, brainstorming design choices and recreating them for Sims. I also love seeing my Sims making the food and eating them in-game.
❔THE SIMS TEAM: What advice do you have for others who want to get started on Sims custom content creation?
MUNMUN: For anyone wanting to delve into custom content creation for The Sims, I would advise the person to pick a niche or aspect of life that you genuinely love and try to recreate the experience in game. Research the idea, draw up plans first. The technical parts will come later. It’s all trial and error at first, and you may get frustrated, but you will soon get the hang of it if you keep doing what you love.
Jess, known in the community as Littlbowbub, has been creating custom content for The Sims 4 for over six years, with a focus on richly detailed, food-inspired mods. She is best known as the creator of Grannies Cookbook, along with a collection of medieval-inspired creations. Jess’s content adds warmth, nostalgia and personality to Sims’ kitchens and worlds, giving players new ways to create cozy, imaginative experiences into their gameplay.
Jess helped create the delicious finger food snacks Puff Puff, Bolinhos de Bacalhau, and Pastel de Nata, as well as a hearty Crab Linguine recipe.
❔THE SIMS TEAM: Which recipe are you most proud of, and what about it makes it special to you?
JESS: One of the recipes that is most special to me is quite an old recipe now. I was commissioned to replicate a real-life wedding cake which I still feel very honored to have been asked to do. Being able to bring a piece of their special day into the game for them was such an incredible moment in my creative journey!
❔THE SIMS TEAM: How did you get into making Sims content, and why do you like to focus on food?
JESS: There was a lot of trial and error over the years before I finally figured things out, but what really sparked me into making content was an event Simblreen held on Tumblr: every year it came around, and I wanted so much to create something and participate. I was a little stubborn about it and was adamant I would finally join – so I spent (probably far too much) time putting together some frankenmeshed items, which is ironic seeing as it was Halloween! I also must thank IceMunMun for helping me with the first piece of content I made: a candy apple cart, which hit a bump at the very end, but she was so helpful in getting me unstuck. In fact she was (and still is) a huge inspiration to me for delving into making custom foods, I’m always in awe with her creations and I’m especially excited to have been able to work alongside her in this amazing collab!
I think food is a fun and interesting thing to create. We have to eat, but food can be more than just basic sustenance, it can help tell a story, from special events or even just day to day life. One of the parts I really enjoy is deciding what the theme for a particular recipe is going to be. The same recipe can end up telling a completely different story depending on how it’s plated. Everyone has a favorite recipe or a food they dislike and that food can stir up memories and emotions. A lot of the requests I get are of someone’s favorite recipe or a food that is an important part of where they are from and they’d like to see it in the game so that they can have their Sims enjoy it too!
There are so many different recipes from all around the world, and in many places food is a big part of the culture. If you ever visit someplace new, one of the first things you want to do is explore the food. I love hearing from my community how excited they are when I have made a recipe that they enjoy in real life or that originates from their homeplace!
❔THE SIMS TEAM: What advice do you have for others who want to get started on Sims custom content creation?
JESS: I recommend just having a play around at first without setting any expectations. Start with small edits for existing meshes and just nosey around to get a feel for how things work. Definitely check out the Sims4Studio forums. There are so many helpful guides and chances are if you bump into a problem, someone has already had the same issue and has received help. Don’t be afraid to reach out to a cc creator for some advice if you get a little stuck somewhere!
Are you looking forward to trying out these new Creator Recipes in The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy? Let us know your thoughts and stay tuned to the latest news and updates on Sims Community!
