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The Sims 4 Seasons: Multiple Death Types Confirmed

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SimGuruEmory confirmed that there are going to be multiple death types included in The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack. Although he didn’t give away every single death type included in this pack, he did tease a death by freezing + confirm that Sims can die from lightning strikes.

We’re really concerned about Snow in The Sims 4 Seasons

UPDATE: SimGuruKate has tweeted that the team is aware of the comments on the snow and that, although they can’t share much yet, Seasons has much more to offer than what was shown in screens / trailer.

The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack has finally been revealed to the world yesterday. Yes, we’re definitely liking what we’re seeing so far about the game but one aspect is definitely itching our eye…

If you’ve played The Sims 2 Seasons Expansion Pack then you probably know that snow in this pack had 2 depths – light and deep. The deep layer of snow made it so that any object (or Sim) placed outside had a realistic look of being deep inside of snow. Sims that are standing inside the deep snow don’t have their feet shown. Well, not until you hover over with the X-Ray cursor in case you ever had it enabled, but you definitely get the point.

We’re really concerned about Snow in The Sims 4 Seasons

The Sims 3 Seasons offered a similar experience, although it provided players with a whole gradient of different snow depths. As expected, all objects and Sims found outside would have their feet / bottom part of any object inside of snow.

We’re really concerned about Snow in The Sims 4 Seasons

However, it seems that The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack is doing things…differently. In assets that we’ve seen so far, all Sims and objects are “floating” above snow with not much information on how that snow is actually deep.

We’re really concerned about Snow in The Sims 4 Seasons

In previous Sims games we were able to build a snowman only with a deeper level of snow. In the image below, you can see two Sims building a snowman with snow on the ground that shows no information on how deep it actually is. We can assume that there’s enough snow for Sims to build a snowman, but no matter what the conditions are Sims and objects always seem to float above snow.

We’re really concerned about Snow in The Sims 4 Seasons

Another screenshot released by SimGuruGeorge shows a house in Windenburg covered in snow. Although at first it may look like there’s a lot of Snow going on the roof, there’s nothing much but an optical illusion giving you a feel that there’s a layer of snow when actually it looks like some additional shadows were added on particular angles of the roof.

We’re really concerned about Snow in The Sims 4 Seasons

Is snow in The Sims 4 Seasons nothing but a cosmetic paint added to terrain, plants and objects? We’re still looking for answers and will let you know as soon as we know more information.

Looking Back At The Sims Seasons Themed Soundtracks

With all the excitement for the new Seasons themed expansion for The Sims 4 let’s have a look at some of the tracks from past Seasons expansions. With so many great tracks to choose from we have picked three of our favourites from each of the games. You can listen to the full playlists for each in the links provided below.

 

The Sims

To listen to the full playlist for The Sims Vacation soundtrack click here.

The Sims 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcAwQOh9T-A&list=PLDsoU6dqArBAu3YsyJ7HGkszS7x2h4t_g&index=2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97G7vS30CPw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXMPC7oq240

To listen to the full playlist for The Sims 2 Seasons soundtrack click here.

The Sims 3

To listen to the full playlist for The Sims 3 Seasons soundtrack click here.

Let us know what your favourite tracks are from The Sims Seasons themed packs in the comments or over on our Twitter!

The Sims 4: Seasons Mods for your Base Game

Can’t wait for The Sims 4 Seasons? These Mods will help you make the countdown ’till June 22nd go much faster! I’ve tried to include one for each season as best I could, so here are some brilliant Seasons Themed Mods:

First Snow

One of the most popular mods for Seasons out there right now is the First Snow Mod! It was created by Sim Cookie in 2015. Although the Mod won’t be having any more updates it does still work for most worlds. The mod doesn’t allow you to make snowmen or snow angels but the transformation of the worlds are stunning.

The mod itself changes the textures of the worlds to snow and creates a winter wonderland, here are some screenshots of the Cats & Dogs world, Brindleton Bay:

Life is a Beach

The next mod is Life is a Beach by Fernando. This mod doesn’t change the season as such but it’s the closest to a Summer season we can get. This mod changes Outdoor Retreats ‘Granite Falls’ into a Beach destination.

‘Did you ever dream about sending your Sims on vacation to a beachy rental house? You can really run wild with your creativity – especially with the already existing additions to The Sims 4. Use The Sims 4 Spa Day to build up a spa featuring saunas and yoga mats in Granite Beach or hit the dancefloor in the new tiki bar using The Sims 4 Get Together.’

I added it to my game, changed the log cabins into Beach houses from the Gallery and Granite Falls became Granite Beach! Here are some Screens from my little Holiday:

Animated Rain & Snow

The next Mod is some Animated Rain and Snow by SnowHaze. This mod adds a sheet of falling rain or snow, it can be found in fountain features in Build Mode. It’s more a Mod for those who want to take Seasons screenshots and perfect for storytellers! Though it only covers an area about 1×6 as long as you add many to the lot you’re taking screenshots on, it looks amazing. It goes well with the Snow and Autumn mod.

Here are some screenshots:

Autumn

Last but not least is the Autumn mod by Dani Paradise, it turns the worlds of The Sims 4 into Autumn amazingness. Honestly, I think I might keep this mod in for a while as it made me gasp with excitement when I loaded into my save. The mod works for most worlds and also a few stuff packs that include outdoor themed plants. It’s perfect for those who have Spooky Stuff to really bring in that Halloween vibe. Here are some screenshots of the mod in work:

 

So, Will you be giving any of these mods a try? Let us know in the comments or on our Social Media pages!

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The Sims 4 Seasons Blog: Meet The Climates

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Via TheSims.com!

Hello, Simmers! We’re thrilled to finally announce The Sims™ 4 Seasons Expansion Pack.* Not only is it a fan favorite and the second-most requested behind The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs,* but it’s a favorite for many of us on the team. The Sims 2 Seasons was the third pack I made in my career and it has always been near and dear to my heart.

A pack as amazing as The Sims 4 Seasons needs some outside-the-box thinking. It’s a foundational pack that helps players tell stories as the weather, holidays, and seasons affect the daily lives of Sims. Speaking of stories, in the weeks ahead, we’re going to introduce you to the Climate family and share a year in their lives. Curious about that name? Rumor has it that Climate is a very traditional name from San Myshuno. The more you know!

The Sims 4 Seasons Blog: Meet The Climates

The Climates are your typical family. Janine Climate a.k.a. Mom loves being bundled up, which is why the arrival of Fall and cooler weather is her favorite part of the year – and where we’ll start our story. Go, Mom!

Arthur Climate a.k.a. Dad loves the cooler weather and the rain, so we’ll be kicking off his story in the Spring. As the snow recedes, so do the homebound activities set upon us by coldness. A new day, a new way to enjoy the outdoors!

Summer Climate loves… Any wild guesses? If you said summer, then my friend, you are correct. With fiery red hair to match the burning sun, will her rebelliousness get the best of her, or will she lay by the pool all season? Stay tuned!

And finally, winter. We can’t say much about winter, except that it may bring some unexpected family members. This is a spoiler-free introduction, so we’ll leave it at that.

We’re going to show you a year in the life of this family with lots of goodies from the pack, but it won’t stop at The Sims 4 Seasons. You’ll meet more characters, features, and elements from the full The Sims 4 catalog. We want to show you how much Seasons enhances The Sims 4 and why we think it’s one of the best experiences we’ve ever made.

We hope you join us for a year of the Climates, and we’d love to see you make it your own! The characters will be available in the Gallery and will require The Sims 4 Seasons to play. From there, as always, the story will be yours. Will you change the storyline, throw in some plot twists, or change the Climates entirely?

— SimGuruGrant a.k.a. Grant Rodiek

The Sims 4 Seasons: New Screen of Windenburg in Winter

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SimGuruGeorge has shared a new screenshot, showcasing what one of the houses in Windenburg from The Sims 4 Get Together look like under a layer of snow from The Sims 4 Seasons. Check it out!

The Sims 4 Seasons: New Screen of Windenburg in Winter

The Sims 4 Seasons: New Screens by SimGuruEmory

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SimGuruEmory has updated his profile with elements from The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack including his avatar and header. Check it out!

The Sims 4 Seasons: New Screens by SimGuruEmory

The Sims 4 Seasons: New Screens by SimGuruEmory

The Sims 4 Seasons: Bunny Mascot Concept Art

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SimGuruKimmi has shared a new concept art piece made by Peter Wong of a Bunny Mascot that’ll appear in The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack.

The Sims 4 Seasons: Bunny Mascot Concept Art

For reference on what the mascot looks like in the game, check out the screencap below (mascot on the right):

The Sims 4 Seasons: Bunny Mascot Concept Art

The Sims 4 Seasons: Community Reactions on Twitter

The Sims team has finally revealed the highly anticipated trailer for The Sims 4 Season expansion pack and here are a selection of our favourite community reactions!

Let us know your reactions to today’s news below in the comments!

 

The Sims 4 Seasons: VERY Small Preview of Snowfall in Windenburg

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SimGuruEmory has shared a VERY Small Preview of how a snowfall from The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack can influence Windenburg, a world from The Sims 4 Get Together Expansion Pack.

Take a look at this very small screenshot down below:

The Sims 4 Seasons: VERY Small Preview of Snowfall in Windenburg

The Sims 4: Glass Roofs confirmed for an upcoming Free Update

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SimGuruGrant has just shared the news that Glass Roofs, as seen in The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack Trailer, will be available to all The Sims 4 players as a part of a free game update.

The Sims 4: Glass Roofs confirmed for an upcoming Free Update

Although we don’t know when this free update will arrive, we can only speculate and say that it’ll release a week or two before the release of The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack.

The Sims 4 Seasons: 4 New Screens

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TheSims.com has just released a new “Which Season Are You?” quiz to help promote The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack. With this quiz they’ve also included 4 new screenshots that you can check out down below!

The Sims 4 Seasons: SimGuru Q&A

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SimGurus are currently answering some questions on Twitter regarding The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack.

Although this isn’t a full SimGuru Q&A that we usually get right after a pack announcement, we do have some minor information shared by SimGurus on Twitter. SimGuruKate confirmed that  we can expect more information on the road to the release of Seasons.

We’ll make sure to update this post with new tweets as (and if) they surface so make sure you check this post regularly for new information!

The Sims 4: Jasmine Holiday is back with a Triple Boost Week

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Following on from today’s incredible announcement for The Sims 4 Seasons expansion pack the team also dropped a small update for the game. As part of the of today’s patch Jasmine is back with a triple boost event which is going to last two weeks! It’s the perfect time to get your Sims skilled up ready for the Seasons expansion pack.

Just give Jasmine a call from your Sim’s cell phone and you are set. Also don’t forget she can help with your Sim’s needs too!

The Sims 4: Jasmine Holiday is back with a Triple Boost Week

The Sims 4: Jasmine Holiday is back with a Triple Boost Week The Sims 4: Jasmine Holiday is back with a Triple Boost Week

The Sims 4 Seasons will be playable at EA Play

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SimGuruKate has just confirmed that everyone who plans to attend this year’s EA Play will be able to get their hands on The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack!

In case you don’t know what EA Play is, it’s a gaming event held in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Palladium, allowing players and Game Changers to try out upcoming games and witness new game announcements.