The Sims Mobile: Eco Living Update (9th June 2020)

The Sims Mobile

Krista

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June 10, 2020

The Sims Mobile team has released a brand new Eco Living update for the game! Take a look at what is included in the new update below!

via Ea.com

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In our latest update, enjoy even more opportunities to play green with life in The Sims Mobile with a packed calendar full of content that will help your Sims live sustainably every day and put to practice real world ecofriendly lifestyle choices.

‘Upcycled Living’ Sweet Treat Showdown event

To kick off the update, enjoy the latest Sweet Treat Showdown event, ‘Upcycled Living’. Earn unique décor, furniture and clothes made from reclaimed materials for a new look! The rustic, earthy and distressed designs are sure to create a sustainable aesthetic when redecorating your Sims’ from head to toe. Progress through each Showdown stage to receive:

Grand Prizes:

Resin window sink

Resin window bathbub

Hipster space buns adult female hairstyle

Royal Treat Box Rewards:

Tiered metal box fireplace

Wooden shelf cupboard

Heshen sack armchair

Denim jumpsuit for adult female Sims

Sweet Treat Box Rewards:

Stone geometric light

Stone orb succulent vase

Pillow storage hamper

Fancy water tray

Stone resin bowl

Wooden vase

Industrial coffee table

Resin window toilet

Cargo skirt for adult female Sims

Read our Sweet Treat Showdown FAQ page!

Eco Living – Limited Time Offer Packs

Experience eco living from The Sims 4 in Briny Heights with our exclusive new packs ‘Sustainable Style’ and ‘Recycled Reliving’. They feature upcycled fashion outfits, fashion-forward hairstyles and accessories, plants as well as build/buy decor, like sustainable furniture to encourage YOU to create your own sustainable lifestyle!

Pride Month

We’re delighted to re-run the very special Pride Month collaboration with It Gets Better Project x The Sims from last year! Celebrate Pride Month and create a more diverse and inclusive world for LGBTQ+ Simmers by enjoying a Wumples Wishlist quest rerun with Pride themed rewards. Complete simple daily tasks for three days in a row to receive rainbow leggings, bathing suit and Fashion Gem prizes!

Players can also celebrate with a free ‘It Gets Better’ pack filled with a pride clothing range for teens and young adults that includes two t-shirt variants and 17 different Pride flags!

Fourth July

Celebrate your favourite US Holiday – Independence Day – with your Sims! Check out the fun patriotic outfits for male and female Sims, plus fun fireworks that explode and look fantastic in the night sky!

If players purchase all three packs, they get a fourth pack as a bonus! It contains a brand-new Americana outfit, including cute cowboy boots, knotted sleeveless top and star shorts!

‘Back to School’ Event Rerun

Celebrate the change of season and the upcoming Summer break with the ‘Back to School’ event. Its back from 28^th June, so you can earn Apples to unlock all the ‘Lunch Bags’ before the time is up! If you find them all AND complete all the tasks within 7 days, you’ll earn a range of fun high school themed outfits, costumes, hairstyles and in-game currency for your Sims.

Share your latest upcycling creations with the SimGurus!

We’ve launched our new Instagram, so join the conversation by following us! Use the hashtag #TheSimsMobile on Instagram or Twitter, or simply to keep up to date with all the exciting future updates coming your way.

Download The Sims Mobile on the App Store or Google Play today!

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestlye: Juice Fizzing Skill Guide

Krista

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June 10, 2020

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The Sims 4 Eco Lifestlye: Juice Fizzing Skill Guide

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle comes with two brand new skills for your Sims to learn. For this article, we will be taking a look at the Juice Fizzing Skill.

“Sims with this skill have a natural curiosity for the art of the fizz. Whether it’s a hobby or a side hustle, experimentation is key. These Sims can be found trying different ingridients and processes to hone their craft”

Using the Juice Fizzing Machine is easy. Simply have your Sim go over to the machine and Load Ingredients into the machine. You’ll be presented with a pop-up screen that will allow you to choose which ingredients you wish to add.

While you can’t mix and match different ingredients together, you can add multiples of the same ingredient which will give you more bottles once the process is completed.

Once you have added the ingredients you want, simply start fizzing!

The fizzing process does cost but it will also vary on the ingredients you use and how many you use as well.

It will take a bit of time for the fizzing process to happen but you can keep track of it by watching the green bar rise on the Juice Fizzing machines electronic display.

When the fizzing process is completed, the display will show a tick and the fizzing contain will show a blue light on the outside. You’ll then be able to collect your creation and also name your creation!

All of your creations will be placed into your Sims inventory. From there you can rename your product, throw it away, grab a bottle/jar, place in the world and add to favourites.

FizzEnthusiast Evaluation

To have your Sims Fizzy Products evaluated, simply head over to the mailbox, click on in and you should see an option to “Send Fizzy Product for Evaluation.” The best time for your Sim to send off a Fizzy Product is when they are feeling confident.

From there you will be given an option to send off any of the Fizzy Products your Sim has created. You can only do this once per day.

It will take a day or two for them to reply to you but your Sim will get a little notification with the feedback from FizzEnthuisiasts. Your Sim may be lucky and be a natural Afizzinado or your Sim might need to work on their skills a little longer.

Skill Levels Overview

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Reward Trait: Afizzinado

For mastering the Juice Fizzing skill, your Sim will be awarded the Afizzinado reward trait.

“Afizzinados become focused while creating better products from the Juice Fizzer, as well as recovering from becoming Overbucha’d faster.”

The Juice Fizzing Skill is another great addition to The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle and is a great way for your Sims to earn a few extra Simoleons!

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Fabrication Skill Guide

Krista

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June 10, 2020

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Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle comes with two brand new skills for your Sims to learn. For this article, we will be taking a look at the Fabrication Skill.

“Why buy brand name when you can make it yourself? Recycle old stuff that would be thrown out otherwise use the Bits and Pieces to make something all your own!”

Fabrication Skill is built by using the fabricator and by creating candles at the candle making table. Increasing this skill unlocks new recipes to explore.

Fabrication Station

When you first start using the Fabricator, you will only be able to craft a select few objects. The more your level increases, the more objects you will be able to Fabricate.

If your Sim is part of the Civil Designer Career, there is also the opportunity to unlock more recipes to fabricate including a number of foods recipies.

Note: Not all recipes are unlocked by levelling up the Fabrication Skill. You may also have Sims give you recipes for objects to craft from time to time as well. Sims with the Master Crafter trait can also inspire Fabrication recipes in other Sims.

For every crafting recipe, you will notice that it costs a number of items to draft it. These are called Bucks or more specifically, Bits and Pieces.

But how do you obtain Bits and Pieces? Well, it’s easy!

Simply recycle things that are found in dumpsters around the world or items from your inventory and place them into the Guntdach Home Recycler (these can be found at Community Spaces or bought and placed on your Sims lot) and you will earn Bits and Pieces from the objects you recycle.

To find out how many Bits and Pieces your Sim has, simply hover over your Household funds and it will show you.

You will also notice that some Fabricated objects (and candles) will be able to be crafted in different colours. You can choose the colour you want by opening the drop-down menu and choosing the colour you want.

To purchase Dyes, simply click on the fabricator, purchase dyes and then select the ones you require. You can also purchase dyes from the computer too.

Candle Making Table

The candle making table works in a similar way to the fabricator in which it allows you to craft different candles for your Sims to place around their home or even gift them to other Sims. As your Sim levels up their Fabrication skill, more varieties of candles will unlock for you to craft.

Similarly to the Fabrication Table, each candle will cost a mixture of Bits and Pieces as well as a Wax Block. You can also use different colour dyes to make create specific coloured candles. As your skill level increases, you will also be able to use different flowers to create emotional aura candles.

To purchase a Wax Block, you do this the same way you purchase dyes. Just click on the candle making table, purchase ingredients and select all of the ones that you require.

Don’t forget that Children can also create certain candles too!

Skill Levels Overview

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The Fabrication Skill is a great addition to The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle and there are plenty of ways you can utilise the objects you craft from both the Fabricator and Candle Making Table.

The Sims 4 PC & Mac: Origin Infinite Gaming Sale

Krista

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June 9, 2020

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Origin has launched it’s Summer Infinite Gaming Sale and you can save big on The Sims 4! The sale is on right now and ends on 18th June 2020.

Note: Pricing & availability will vary depending on your location. This sale does not include The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle.

Base Game – 60% Off

Standard Edition – £13.12
Digital Deluxe Edition – £16.87

Expansion Packs – 50% Off

Discover University
Island Living
Get Famous
Seasons
Cats & Dogs
City Living
Get Together
Get to Work

Expansion Packs are priced at £17.49 while on sale.

Game Packs – 25% Off

Realm of Magic
StrangerVille
Jungle Adventure
Parenthood
Vampires
Dine Out
Spa Day
Outdoor Retreat

Game Packs are priced at £13.49 while on sale.

Stuff Packs – 20% Off

Spooky Stuff
Movie Hangout
Vintage Glamour
Backyard Stuff
Bowling Night
Toddler Stuff
My First Pet Stuff
Tiny Living
Fitness Stuff
Kids Room
Cool Kitchen
Laundry Day
Romantic Garden
Luxury Party
Moschino Stuff
Perfect Patio

Stuff Packs are priced at £7.99 while on sale.

Bundles – 20% Off

The Sims 4 City Living, Dine Out & Bowling Night Stuff
The Sims 4 Get Together, Spa Day & Movie Hangout Stuff
The Sims 4 Get to Work, Outdoor Retreat & Luxury Party Stuff

Now is the perfect time to grab those packs that your collection has been missing. You’ll need to be quick though, this sale is only on until June 18th 2020!

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Freelance Crafter Career Overview

Krista

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June 9, 2020

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Presented by EA Game Changers

It’s been just over a year since we first saw the introduction of Freelance Careers added to The Sims 4. We first started off with the Writer, Programmer and Digital Artist trades before adding the fourth trade back in August last year which was the Fashion Photographer trade. With The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle, a fifth trade has now been added in the form of the Crafter trade.

The Crafter trade follows the same format as the other Freelance trades and your Sim can join a Freelance Career by using your Sims phone or a computer.

Once confirming you want your Sim to be a Freelancer you will then be presented with another pop-up box asking you which agency you would like your Sim to be a part of.

As a Freelance Crafter, you will be under the SIMply Crafted Agency.

But how do you get work as a Freelancer?

If you have played with one of the other Freelance trades or even as an actor in The Sims 4 Get Famous, it is exactly the same way. If not you simply just have to check for Gigs. This can be done by going to the Career panel and selecting the clipboard or again via the work panel on your Sims cell phone.

Likewise with each of the Freelancer Trades, the kinds and types of Gigs your Sim has available to them all depends on their skill level. This is displayed at the bottom of each Gig. Those that are highlighted are currently available to your Sim. Those that are greyed out are currently unavailable to your Sim as they do not have a high enough skill level that is needed for that gig. The higher the required skill the higher the payout will be for that Gig.

Types of Gigs

SIMply Crafted will offer your Sim a variety of hand-crafted Gigs. Paywise, Gigs can range from a hundred Simoleons to a few thousand Simoleons. New Gigs are added at 9 am every Sim day so there is always plenty to choose from.

Here are a few examples of some of the Gigs your Sims can choose as a Freelance Crafter.

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Completing Gigs & Tasks

Once you have selected a Gig, all the information that you need will be under the Career panel of the user interface. It will tell you when the Gig is due by as well as specific tasks your Sim needs to carry out in order to complete the Gig. Your Sims is usually given around four to five days to complete a gig.

If you get stuck on how to complete a task you can hover over the tasks in the career panel and it will let you know what you need to do.

Remember, your Sim does not need to wait until the due day/time to hand it in. Keep in mind that a client could reject your Sims work or even want you to make edits to the work your Sim has done. If this happens simply start the task(s) again and then hand in the Gig again.

Don’t worry if your Sims work gets rejected. Simply double-check the task(s) and try again.

However, if your Sim fails to complete a Gig on time not only can it have an effect on your Sims overall performance but will also leave your Sim with an angry client and of course they won’t have been paid.

On the other hand, if your Sim gets ahead, completes the Gig early and their work is of a high standard, there is a chance that they may get a small bonus alongside their payment for the Gig.

There are no restrictions as to how often your Sim has to pick up Gigs. It really is up to you when and how often they work. There will always be Gigs available for your Sims to choose from.

Career Rewards

Of course, no career within The Sims would be complete without a few new Career Rewards!

The Mark Of The Maker Plaque ($0) – Unlocks by maxing out the performance meter in the Freelance Career as a Freelance Crafter for the fourth time.

As well as The Mark of The Maker Plaque, your Sims can also receive increased pay and potentially new clothes when they max out the performance bar.

This new addition to the Freelance Career is definitely a welcomed addition to what we already have. There really is so much you can do and explore as a Freelance Crafter and that isn’t just limited to the career but throughout the game overall. Not only that, but the new career also adds even more variety and flexibility to your Sims everyday lives without having to leave their house.

Don’t forget you can read all about becoming a Freelance Writer, Programmer or Digital Artist here and the Freelance Fashion Photographer here.

Let us know what you think of the new Freelance Crafter Career and even what trades you would love to see hopefully added to the career in the future.

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Civil Designer Career Overview

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June 9, 2020

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The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Civil Designer Career Overview

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle comes with the new Civil Designer career. The Civil Designer career is a work-from-home career with two branches; Green Technician and Civic Planner. Like other work-from-home careers, your Sim will be given the option to go to a rabbithole venue or perform daily work tasks from home about an hour before their work shift starts. Advancing in this career will reward your Sims with influence points to vote on community space projects and neighbourhood action plans, new objects to help them in their career, and even new traits at the highest level.

Refer to the list below for a full breakdown of each promotion level in both branches of the Civil Designer career.

Junior Draftsperson

Hourly Rate: §31
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm

Architectural Apprentice

Hourly Rate: §42
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Bonus: §350
Rewards: Electronic Drafting Tablet, Draft a Municipal Concept
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 2 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 2 Handiness Skill

Construction Technician

Hourly Rate: §57
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm
Bonus: $475
Rewards: Atomized Mist (Using Eco-Upgrade Parts), Succulent Earrings
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 3 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 3 Handiness Skill

The Civil Designer career branches off into two directions starting at level 4; Civic Planner and Green Technician. See below for the next promotion levels for each branch.

Civic Planner Branch

Utilities Assistant

Hourly Rate: §68
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm
Bonus: §585
Rewards: Store No More Home Fabricator, Interview About Neighbourhood Action Plans, Civic Planner Uniform
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 4 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 2 Charisma Skill

Urban Surveyor

Hourly Rate: §76
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm
Bonus: §750
Rewards: Rally Voters
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 5 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 3 Charisma Skill

Policy Planner

Hourly Rate: §112
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Bonus: §900
Rewards: Succulent Necklace
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 4 Charisma Skill

Civic Archivist

Hourly Rate: §145
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, Saturday, 10am-6pm
Bonus: §1,200
Rewards: Solar Panel – Ground
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 7 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 5 Charisma Skill

Neighbourhood Improvement Officer

Hourly Rate: §216
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Bonus: §2,100
Rewards: Solar Jumpsuit
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 8 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill

Municipal Engineer

Hourly Rate: §280
Schedule: Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday, 6am-3pm
Bonus: §2,550
Rewards: Civic Solace
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 9 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 7 Charisma Skill

City Master Planner

Hourly Rate: §350
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 6am-3pm
Bonus: §3,075
Rewards: Champion of the People (Reward Trait)
Tasks:
- Max Logic Skill to Level 10
- Reach Level 8 Charisma Skill

Green Technician Branch

Installation Intern

Hourly Rate: §65
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-7pm
Bonus: §600
Rewards: Store No More Home Fabricator, Green Technician Uniform, Draft Eco-Invention Concept
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 4 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 2 Fabrication Skill

Design Guru

Hourly Rate: §70
Schedule: Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday, 10am-7pm
Bonus: §650
Rewards: Grow Cruelty Free Meat
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 5 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 3 Fabrication Skill

Machine Modifier

Hourly Rate: §95
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Bonus: §725
Rewards: Fabricator Recipes for Garden Salad, Granola, Protein Plate, and Veggie Dumplings
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 6 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 4 Fabrication Skill

Eco-Tech Scientist

Hourly Rate: §101
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Bonus: §950
Rewards: Scrapper’s Dew Collector
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 7 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 5 Fabrication Skill

Device Savant

Hourly Rate: §149
Schedule: Sunday-Monday, Wednesday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Bonus: §1,025
Rewards: Blueprint Suit
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 8 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 6 Fabrication Skill

Expert Fabricator

Hourly Rate: §199
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 11am-5pm
Bonus: §1,450
Rewards: Eco Artisan
Promotion Tasks:
- Reach Level 9 Logic Skill
- Reach Level 7 Fabrication Skill

Master Inventor

Hourly Rate: §237
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Bonus: §1,900
Rewards: Eco-Engineer (Reward Trait)
Tasks:
- Max Logic Skill to Level 10
- Reach Level 8 Fabrication Skill

Which career branch will your Sim pursue? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Create-A-Sim Concept Art

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Krista

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June 6, 2020

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SimGuruBat who was the concept pack lead for Create-a-Sim on The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle has shared a couple of behind the scenes images over on Twitter. Check them out!

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: It’s Time To Go Green!

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Krista

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June 5, 2020

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Happy The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle release day!

The Sims team has just released a brand new blog post to celebrate today’s launch. You can check out the post in full below.

via EA.com

It’s move-in day in Evergreen Harbor—The Sims™ 4 Eco Lifestyle Expansion Pack is now available on PC, Mac, Xbox One, and PlayStation4! Your Sim’s impact on their world is visible and tangible. You have the influence and power to really make a difference. So, how will you play to change?

Even the smallest choices can have a huge impact. If and how you choose to get involved matters, but it’s not just about power sources or Neighborhood Action Plans. It’s about how you engage with other Sims. It’s about how you come together to accomplish something. In your Sims community, you decide what role to take on—the eco-minded activist, the creative maker, the mischievous Sim playing in the trash… you can be whoever you want and make the world to match. You just might need a little help to get there. So, how will you play to change? Find out before you start playing when you take our eco lifestyle quiz!

That’s where your neighbors come in. Whether they’re complaining about the state of the neighborhood, offering you some of their spare materials, or just stopping by to help take out the trash, you’re less alone in this than you think. Share knowledge, projects, and laughs with the Sims around you. (And if they annoy you, well, feel free to vote for Roughhousing Encouraged at the voting board so you can start a fight whenever you want.)

Give yourself permission to inspire others and make changes, in and out of the game. And as you consider your options in The Sims, think about what you yourself can do for your world, too—the real one. Why limit your impact to Evergreen Harbor or Willow Creek?

Get The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle Expansion Pack today for Mac, PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4!

Share your exciting eco projects with your fellow players on The Sims Forums; catch up with us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok; like us on Facebook; and subscribe to our YouTube channel. You can also sign up for The Sims 4 newsletter to get all the news as soon as it’s announced!

*Requires The Sims 4 game (sold separately) and all game updates to play. For PC/Mac, see minimum system requirements for this pack.

The Sims 4 PC & Console: New Update + Patch Notes (June 4th 2020)

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June 4, 2020

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The Sims 4 PC & Console: New Update + Patch Notes (June 4th 2020)

The Sims Team has released a brand new update for The Sims 4 on PC, Mac and Console!

To download the latest version of The Sims 4, simply open your Origin program and if the game doesn’t update automatically, right-click on The Sims 4 and select ”Update.” For console players, your game should update automatically however if it doesn’t simply go into the game options and you will be able to update from there.

For PC and Mac users – In case you have Mods or Custom Content, the game will automatically disable them for you after first launching The Sims 4 after the update. To re-enable all your Mods and Custom Content, select the Settings option in the menu and select Settings. Under the” Other” section you’ll find the ”Enable Custom Content and Mods” option. Check it and restart your game in order for it to take effect!

Update: A hotfix patch has also now been rolled out for console players. Patch notes have been updated to reflect all platforms.

Via EA.com

Update 06/04/2020

PC: 1.63.134.1020 / Mac: 1.63.134.1220

Console: Version 1.26

Hello Simmers,

We have a small but important update for you to address some critical issues that affect all players across PC and Mac. Thank you for your reports and assistance in tracking down these issues.

Fixed an issue in which the game crashed or quit upon loading game saves that were created prior to the June 3rd update.

Fixed an issue in which Error code 122:1c9cf40 would appear and loaded the Manage World screen and prompted Simmers to restart the game.

LAUNCH PARTY LIVESTREAM! The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle

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Jovan

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June 4, 2020

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LAUNCH PARTY LIVESTREAM! The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle

Today I’ll be doing a very special livestream for The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle Expansion Pack!

We’ll be counting down the final hours and minutes until the release of the pack on PC / Consoles for both Europe and North America! And yes, that means that the livestream will last for more than 10 hours!

During the stream I’ll also be doing a fundraiser for Color of Change, which you can find more about HERE!

The livestream begins at 12AM PT / 9PM CET / 8PM BT on Twitch! You can join the chat and conversation by watching the stream directly from Twitch or by just watching it down below. Can’t wait to see you there! 💖

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Lot Traits Overview

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June 4, 2020

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The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Lot Traits Overview

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle adds a total of five new lot traits to the game, as well as a complete overhaul of the base game Off-the-Grid lot trait that was added in the free June 2019 game update. As you might imagine, the new lot traits add more eco-friendly options to your Sims’ homes.

Eco Lot

This lot moves toward eco-friendliness faster than others.

Geothermal

Natural heating lowers utility bills by generating power, and keeps any pools warm.

Natural Well

Spring water runs under this lot, reducing utility bills and offering fresh, clean water from the tap.

Reduce and Recycle

This lot generates Compostable and Recyclable Trash, and outdoor cans are no longer bottomless. Actively managing the trash output is a must!

Landfill Lot

This place is a dump! Trash accumulates on this lot.

This lot trait is not available for Residential, Tiny Home Residential, University Housing, or Restaurant lots.

Off-the-Grid

This lot is not connected to the utility grid, and most objects that use Power and Water will not function as expected. Can your Sims survive without the comforts of plumbing and electricity? Natural living does have its advantages⁠—such as no utility bills!

Please note that the Off-the-Grid lot trait does NOT come with Eco Lifestyle. It is a base game lot trait that was added with the free June 2019 game update; however, Eco Lifestyle has such a heavy influence on this trait that we felt it was worth including in this article.

Which lot trait are you most excited to play with? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Aspirations Overview

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June 4, 2020

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The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Aspirations Overview

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle adds two new aspirations to the game; Eco Innovator and Master Maker. While the Eco Innovator aspiration focuses on making communities more eco-friendly and greener, the Master Maker aspiration focuses more on industry, allowing your Sims to profit off crafting a number of new items.

Eco Innovator

The Eco Innovator aspiration has three milestone levels. It ties into the new Civil Designer career.

Eco Economist

Have 5 Community Influence Points
Vote on 1 Neighbourhood Action Plan

Clean City Civilian

Sell Power or Water on a utility bill
Become a Civil Designer

Civil Citizen

Attempt to convince a Sim to Vote on a Neighbourhood Action Plan
Vote on Neighbourhood Action Plans two separate times
Reach level 10 of the Civil Designer career

Completing the Eco Innovator aspiration gives your Sim the following trait:

Influential Individual: When influential individuals speak, everyone listens. They can get the community to cheer on a local hero, or cancel them on a whim.

Master Maker

The Master Maker aspiration has four milestone levels. It ties into both the new Fabrication skill and the new Freelance Crafter career.

Jerry Rigger

Achieve level 3 Skill in Fabrication
Recycle 5 times

The Better Builder

Achieve level 5 Skill in Fabrication
Fabricate 5 times
Have 5 Dyes

Competent Crafter

Achieve level 7 Skill in Fabrication
Collect insects from an Insect Farm 3 times
Create 5 candles

Master Maker

Achieve level 10 Skill in Fabrication
Make 20 candles
Complete 5 gigs as a Freelance Crafter

Completing the Master Maker aspiration gives your Sim the following reward trait:

Muse of the Maker: Master Makers have learned all the tricks necessary to fabricate items at a reduced cost.

Which aspiration will your Sims tackle first? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: All New Traits

SnarkyWitch

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June 4, 2020

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The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: All New Traits

Presented by EA Game Changers

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle comes with plenty of new traits. There are four new CAS traits, two new aspiration reward traits, two new career reward traits, and three hidden NPC traits. All together, Eco Lifestyle adds a total of eleven new traits to the game.

From recycling to crafting to living green and even an outright rejection of capitalism, there is a trait to suit every type of environmentally and socially aware Sim.

CAS Traits

The following traits are readily available in CAS when making a new Sim. Players can apply up to three of these traits to any one Sim.

Maker

These Sims become happy when making things. They become sad when it’s been too long since completing a project on a Fabricator, Candlemaking Station, Juice Fizzer, or Woodworking Table. They do not receive negative effects from crafting or repair failures.

Freegan

These Sims reject consumerism and prefer to reduce wasteful spending by any means. They enjoy finding re-used or thrown away goods and foods. In fact, they have the best luck at finding the highest-quality treasures in Dumpsters! They may become tense or uncomfortable if they spend too much time earning or spending Simoleons.

Green Fiend

These Sims are happiest when living on a green street and will continuously work towards making their environment more eco-friendly.

Recycle Disciple

These Sims are rabid recyclers that benefit from recycling and rummaging for bits and pieces, but should they go too long without indulging in their hobby…

Aspiration Reward Traits

The following traits are rewards for completing the two new aspirations that come with Eco Lifestyle.

Muse of the Maker

This trait is a reward for completing the Master Maker aspiration.

Master Makers have learned all the tricks necessary to fabricate items at a reduced cost.

Influential Individual

This trait is a reward for completing the Eco Innovator aspiration.

When influential individuals speak, everyone listens. They can get the community to cheer on a local hero, or cancel them on a whim.

Career Traits

The following traits are rewards for reaching level 10 in the new Civic Designer career. There is one trait for each branch.

Champion of the People

This trait is a reward for maxing out the Civic Planner branch of the Civil Designer career.

A Champion of the People always gains extra Influence, extra Satisfaction Points when gaining Influence, and will find themselves the recipient of more gifts from other Sims.

Eco-Engineer

This trait is a reward for maxing out the Green Technician branch of the Civil Designer career.

An Eco-Engineer will find Eco-Upgrades to objects are completed more quickly and will always get Eco-Upgrade Parts from recycling.

Hidden NPC Traits

The following traits are hidden traits the game will assign to NPC Sims to fulfill different roles within the community. These traits can be applied to active Sims as well, but only through the use of debug cheats.

Eco Master

This Sim is the neighbourhood Eco Master! They can inspire other Sims to be eco-conscious.

Master Crafter

This Sim is the neighbourhood Master Crafter! They can inspire Fabrication recipes in other Sims.

Entrepreneur

This Sim is the neighbourhood Entrepreneur! They like to take chances with investments and will not refuse handouts.

Which of these new traits are you planning to give your Sims? Let us know in the comments or come chat with us on social media!

The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle: Welcome to Evergreen Harbor

Krista

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June 4, 2020

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Presented by EA Game Changers

Welcome to Evergreen Harbor

“Sandwiched between rolling hills of Evergreen Forest on one side and the waters of the Willupette Sound on the other, Evergreen Harbor used to be the industrial hub of the region. However, as the world changed around it, the region has struggled to keep up. A place where Sims value their community and neighbourly love isn’t just a pastime, Evergreen Harbor now stands on the precipice of making its own future. The only question is: what kind of future will it be?”

Grims Quarry

“When prospector Arnold Grims founded his famous rock quarry in Evergreen Harbor, he could hardly have predicted the little suburb that would spring up around it decades later. Today, a cozy set of homes, apartments, and spaces for community use sits in the shadow of the walls of striking white stone.”

Grims Quarry starts with a Positive Eco Footprint

Miner Mansion – 30×20

This lot is home to the Harris Family when you first arrive in Evergreen Harbor.

Rockridge Springs – 30×20/$17,433

This lot is unoccupied when you first move to Evergreen Harbor.

Stonestreet Apartments

Stonestreet Apartments #3 & #4 have a deposit of $750 and a weekly rent of $750.

The Quarry Building – Community Space 40×30

The Quarry Building is the first of three community spaces that can be found in Evergreen Harbor.

Port Promise

“What was once a bustling trade port now holds a number of homes and businesses that pay homage to their industrial roots and aim to, as the local expression goes, “Keep Evergreen Kooky!” While the actual port may no longer be running, the promise of something better remains.”

Port Promise starts with a Negative Eco Footprint

The Old Mill – 30×20

This lot is home to the Stirling Rico Household.

The Shipping Views – 30×20/$18,138

This lot is unoccupied when you first move to Evergreen Harbor

The Portsmouth Promenade – 30×20

This lot is home to the Greenburg Household.

The Caboose – Bar

Because no world in The Sims 4 is complete without a Bar lot.

The Waterfront – Community Space

The Waterfront is the second of three Community Space Lots in Evergreen Harbor.

Conifer Station

“What happens when the trains stop running? Downtown Evergreen, affectionately known to locals as Conifer Station, may be a bit quieter nowadays, but residents will tell you that the defunct train station and unsightly storage tanks hide a hard-working community eager to improve their little corner of the world.”

Conifer Station starts with a Neutral Eco Footprint.

Pinecrest Apartments

Pinecrest Apartment #404 – Deposit $4,800. Weekly Rent $1,200.
Pinecrest Apartment #402 – Deposit $1,000. Weekly Rent $600.

Canal Corner – 20×15/$18,358

This lot is unoccupied when you first move to Evergreen Harbor

Pigulock Manor – 30×20

This lot is home to the Tinker household.

Sprucewood Square – Community Space

Sprucewood Square is the third and final Community Space in Evergreen Harbor.

There is plenty to see and do in Evergreen Harbor. Whether it is encouraging other Sims to vote on a Neighbourhood Action Plan or getting crafty and creative down at one of the Community Spaces there is always something to do to help with Evergreen Harbor’s Eco Footprint.

The Sims 4: M.A.C Cosmetics Overview

Krista

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June 3, 2020

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Today’s new patch has not only brought a variety of new features to the game including Firefighters, a new billing system, free placement of windows and doors but the patch has also brought us another surprise. This happens to be in the form of a brand new makeup collaboration with M.A.C Cosmetics and they are part of the Base Game too!

There are a total of twelve new additions across the makeup categories that you can check out all of the different styles and swatches below!