We’re already getting a new Sims 4 Expansion Pack. And it’s next in line!
I didn’t expect that we’d be talking about The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 19 so soon, but here we are!
We’ve just concluded the latest Sims 4 Motherlode Season of content releases with the latest 3 official Kits that arrived yesterday. And simmers have already started asking questions about what’s next on The Sims 4 release roadmap for this year.
Luckily, we already have first reports on what EA is working on for the release roadmap.
The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 19 is next!
The latest report about EA and Maxis cooking up The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 19 comes from insider @anadius on Twitter. Who posted an alleged release order of The Sims 4 DLC content:
Right, forgot to say. The 3 kits released yesterday have numbers 96, 97 and 98. EP19 has number 99 – that probably won’t change and it will be the next DLC. And EP20 has number 102, but that might still change. So there will be at minimum 2 DLCs between EP19 and EP20.
What does this mean? By the looks of it, it seems that The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 19 is the next DLC to be announced and released by EA. This wouldn’t be the first, nor the second time that a forecast from this insider turned out to be true.
And what about Expansion Pack 20?
This part of insider’s finding could be subject to change. However, it seems that there are going to be two more DLC releases after The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 19 comes out. After which there will be The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 20 falling next in line.
The release information about The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 19 being next is definitely more likely to happen. Still, we might be looking at another year with 3 Expansion Pack releases. Businesses & Hobbies and two other ones put in the behind-the-scenes roadmap of releases.
When is Expansion Pack 19 getting revealed?
There’s currently no further information about The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 19’s reveal date, release date and features. All we know is what we’ve reported in the title – the EP 19 release is next in line! There’s been talks and rumors about Bands coming to The Sims 4 this year, but that’s still a different speculation altogether.
Your Zoi steps into the vibrant world of inZOI, where their lives feel a little too real and choices can echo in different and sometimes ridiculous consequences. Your Zoi could maybe stumble into their new place- excited, curious and blissfully unaware that death is lurking…everywhere, like Final Destination!
Welcome, players, to the ultimate InZOI death types guide and how not to accidentally harm your Zoi.
InZOI Death Types
Starvation: The Quiet Fade
This is one of the easier InZOI death types: take care of your Zoi’s needs! If you don’t, they’ll just start to rub their belly and frown. Ignore the signs, and they’ll collapse and become a victim of your poor grocery planning. Tragic? Yes, but preventable! Make sure to remember to feed them because their virtual stomachs rumble, too.
Pollution: Death in the Air
The city looks hazier today, but your Zoi just shrugs it off as they breathe in the smog-thickened air. Days pass, and the world grows grey, as does your Zoi, which may be a sign that pollution is in the air. Prolonged exposure weakens your Zoi until there isn’t anything left but dust in the wind. I would recommend investing in an air purifier, their lungs will be forever in your debt.
Disease: The Unseen Assassin
Auchoo. That’s how it starts… with a sneeze and a sluggish walk. Illness in the game doesn’t just come subtly- it comes kicking down your door. If you don’t look after your Zoi, which meds, it will linger and take over. Don’t let them win while you’re still decorating.
Car Accidents: Blink and They’re Gone
It was just a quick stroll to the café! The light was green… I think. Might have been looking at my Zoi’s phone instead of the traffic, and suddenly, my Zoi’s body flipped like a pancake. Just like that, game over. Whether it is a joyride gone wrong or a hit-and-run, cars really aren’t forgiving. Crosswalks aren’t decoration… Use them, players!
Sleep Deprivation: The Collapse
One of the new InZOI death types is sleep deprivation. Late nights turn into early mornings; we’ve all been there! Your Zoi works, games, orders food and scrolls endlessly. You promise them a nap but just one more task. Until you don’t realise but they drop to the floor, and they aren’t moving. Uh-oh. Exhaustion isn’t just a mood; it’s fatal. Let them rest! They’re not machines…even if they run on nothing but algorithms.
Loneliness & Lack of Recognition: The Slow Disappearance
Your Zoi might wave to a neighbour- no response. They post a picture- nothing. Days have gone by, and radio silence. Zois are social animals, wired for connections. Deny they praise, ignore their dreams, and the loneliness begins to set in. Suddenly, it’s like they’ve vanished. Your Zoi needs a hug… or a karaoke night with other Zois. Who doesn’t?
Slipping: The Wet Floor Warning You Ignored
Why is everything a mess? The floor is wet from a busted pipe, and your Zoi is dancing around the puddles until- splat! Their head meets the floor. This is not a prank; it is permanent. Invest in non-slip rugs, fix your pipes or accept the risk of wet floor carnages.
Electric Shock: The Price of DIY
The TV’s broken again, but that doesn’t stop your Zoi from grabbing a screwdriver with confidence! (Even though they have no skill for it). Sparks fly! Not the good kind. One frayed wire, and they’re toast… literally. If you care for your Zoi, maybe don’t let them become an electrician; I don’t think they’re destined for the job.
Old Age: The One Exit We Can’t Avoid
Your Zoi has danced, loved, cried, sung and lived. Wrinkles begin to show and they’re in need of a walking stick. One morning, they could be sitting by the window and smiling as they close their eyes and they don’t open them. It’s okay if they survived that long… you should be proud of yourself. They didn’t just survive- you helped them live life.
Fire: The Blaze of Regret
It could be a sizzling pan or a microwave; one spark is all it takes. Boom- a fire has erupted, and your Zoi tries to put it out with a fire extinguisher, but the smoke thickens, flames begin to climb and escaping is looking less likely. You watch, unable to help, as their home becomes a tomb. All because you wanted your Zoi to cook. Make sure you watch closely what they cook.
Final Thoughts from the Other Side
Your Zoi is not just another character. They’re your responsibility, your creation and your sometimes whiny little buddy. Their life is made of yours and their choices, but sometimes, your mistakes. Everything may have consequences, but you should still love recklessly, decorate wildly and live every moment like it’s your last. In inZOI, it could be.
What are your thoughts on the InZOI death types in the currently early access version? Let us know in the comments below and check out our other guides, such as how to move households in InZOI.
It’s a Bit of a Fixer-Upper… A look at every new object within the Restoration Workshop Kit!
The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit is one of three brand new Kits that dropped today, alongside Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter! There was much speculation pre-reveal about what exactly the latter would entail. Some speculated cars, but in reality this Kit is full of objects fit for any workshop or garage. Sims can now get hands-on with appliances in need of repair.
Let’s dive in and take a look at every object and swatch included in this brand-new Kit. Stick around until the end to hear my verdict on The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit and find out whether it’s worth the asking price!
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The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit: Features Overview
The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop includes 23 new objects and 1 wall swatch for Build-Buy mode! This includes 4appliances that come pre-broken, and it’s up to your Sims to return them to their former glory.
Kit Features
A Job Well Done – This kit includes 4 antique appliances — a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and stove — in need of a little TLC. Sims with the Handiness skill can go to work restoring them to their former glory and making them functional again.
A Functional Space – Create a workshop that’ll inspire Sims to improve their skills! This space has modular shelves so you’ll have ample storage, plus interactive objects like a water heater, fuse box, floor fan, and woodworking bench.
Take a look below at every new object’s description and price!
Object Swatches
The Improvised Bucket Chair
Workshop Shelf – Short
Workshop Shelf – Tall
Tidy Tool Board
Workshop Wonders Shelf
Cluttered Tinkerer’s Table
The Tool Titan
The KraftMatic Ultra
HandySim Trolly
Metal Utility Sink
Volt-Vault Fuse Box
Semi-Reliable Water Heater
Sand, Sawdust, and More
Breezy Bliss Floor Fan
The Carpenter’s Caddy
Scrap Savvy Storage
Stackable Storage Tub
Craft-Master Toolkit
Astroluxe Fridge (Salvaged)
Astroluxe Stove (Salvaged)
Astroluxe Microwave (Salvaged)
Astroluxe Coffee Maker (Salvaged)
“The Glowstick” Fluorescent Light
Unfinished Workshop Wall
Object Functionality
Unlike many previous Kits (besides Bust the Bust, we don’t talk about Bust the Dust), this Kit features some new gameplay that we haven’t previously seen in The Sims 4. The new ‘Astroluxe‘ range of appliances can be restored to their former glory through the Restore interaction. When purchased from the catalogue, these objects will come pre-broken, cannot be duplicated, and the swatch can’t be changed once placed. It will take Sims at Level 1 of the Handiness skill around 5 hours to restore the stove and fridge, and around 2 and a half hours to restore the coffee maker and microwave.
Fixed variants of the appliances can be purchased by using the cheat [bb.showhiddenobjects] after enabling cheats with [testingcheats on]!
Styled Room
Unlike the past few Kits, The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit comes with one styled room, the aptly named ‘The Restoration Workshop‘, which comes in three styles and costs §12,189!
Our Review of The Restoration Workshop Kit
Grungy, run-down, and broken objects are a personal favourite for me in The Sims 4. When The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit was announced back in February, myself and other Simmers spent months speculating what exactly the Kit could entail. Many said it could come alongside a surprise addition of cars, however, I was sceptical of this. As it turns out, the Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit is all about restoring and refurbishing old appliances to make them run like new again!
When the Kit was first shown off just two days ago, I was delighted to see that this Kit comes with a handful of new grungey items for run-down spaces. This is something I love to see in The Sims 4. As with furniture in real life, not everything is pristine at all times! The standout additions that come with this Kit are the four pre-broken objects that your Sims can restore to their original condition. The 1950s aesthetic of these objects is something we haven’t seen much of in The Sims 4, and these four objects have me crying out for a full retro kitchen Kit!
As previously mentioned, these four appliances cannot be purchased in their pristine condition – this may come as an annoyance to some builders, however, you can always use the debug cheat! This kind of small gameplay feature is something I wish all Kits came with, as it truly feels like there is something new besides decoration and non-interactable clutter.
The items in this Kit, despite being marketed for a restoration workshop, are very versatile and can be used across art studios, garage spaces, and basements, just to name a few. I am super excited to see what Simmers come up with when building with this pack. I do hope The Sims Team expand on the “restore” interaction in the future, as there is a host of new gameplay opportunities that could come from the concept.
The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit is a testament to the power of environmental storytelling in The Sims 4, and the teams that create such Kits. While it may not cater to those seeking sleek, modern aesthetics, it offers exciting new objects and small gameplay features for builders and storytellers alike. At the usual price of $4.99USD/£4.99 GBP, this Kit is, in my opinion, worth the price tag for those who love realistic additions to their Sims’ homes!
Three new Sims 4 Kits have just arrived to Desktop and Consoles!
It’s time for a new Sims 4 Kits release day! After announcing three new releases including Golden Years, Restoration Workshop and Kitchen Clutter Kits, EA and Maxis are rolling out the release of these Kits today.
Each Kit is retailed at $4.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency. Making today’s release day cost 15USD if you want to collect them all!
Here’s what’s included within each of the new Sims 4 Kits release. Including official features, objects preview and screens, as well as official links from where you can get these Kit releases.
The Sims 4 Kits Release Day: May 1st, 2025
The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit
Features
The kitchen is the hub of family life, so make yours look lived-in with The Sims™ 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit *. Tell stories about lives in-progress with everyday items, some of which are open or appear to be in use like groceries or a drying rack. This kit includes all the homey touches you need to make more realistic kitchens.
KEY FEATURES
Signs of Life — A whole lot of living happens in the kitchen, and this kit will help you highlight that with groceries, open cereal boxes, cleaning supplies, and more. There’s even a refrigerator with magnets and drawings to show the impact of the family on the space around them.
Family Friendly — The functional, family-focused items in this kit include a lunchbox, kitchen timer, recipe tablet, cookie jar, and more. Whether Sims are cooking or grabbing a quick bite to go, this kit has them covered. It’s perfect for busy families!
Complete satisfying repairs in your own versatile workshop with The Sims™ 4 Restoration Workshop Kit*. Take old, broken-down appliances and revive them with your Handiness skill. This kit will help you capture the full handy-Sim experience with shelves, workbenches, and other details for building a functional space.
KEY FEATURES
A Job Well Done: — This kit includes 4 antique appliances — a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and stove — in need of a little TLC. Sims with the Handiness skill can go to work restoring them to their former glory and making them functional again.
A Functional Space — Create a workshop that’ll inspire Sims to improve their skills! This space has modular shelves so you’ll have ample storage, plus interactive objects like a water heater, fuse box, floor fan, and woodworking bench.
Dress Elder Sims in relaxed, practical styles tailored just for them with The Sims™ 4 Golden Years Kit*. Elder Sims have lived long, interesting lives! These comfortable looks will help them display their personalities wherever their stories take them next whether that’s the garden, the gym, or on a stroll through the neighborhood.
KEY FEATURES
Designed for Aging Sims — Tell the stories of aging Sims with clothing tailored specifically for Elder body types, as well as convenient accessories like glasses with straps, a toupee, gardening gloves, and more.
For Golden Lifestyles — With these fashions, Elder Sims will be able to express their individuality in understated ways. There are styles for gardening and working out, as well as comfortable clothes for everyday life.
Now that you can see the entire objects catalogue for all three of the new sims 4 Kits releases, we want to know which one you’ll be getting! We’ve created a simple poll below that lets you choose which Sims 4 Kit you got or plan to get.
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For a full review of the upcoming Sims 4 Kits releases stay tuned on Sims Community! We’ll have detailed previews of the Kit collections, swatches and more waiting for you very soon.
SixamCC is the incredibly talented Custom Content Creator whose work spans a variety of styles throughout The Sims 4. With a variety of collections for enhancing your Sims’ day to day life and homes as well as unique builds, collaborations and Mini Kits to name a few.
Now, they are no stranger to Sims Community however, we wanted to take the time to showcase their upcoming and purr-fect The Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack.
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The Purr-fect Experience
Upon creating this feline-friendly Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack, Sixam had a clear vision as to what it would look like. With the addition of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack, this vision was going to become a reality.
We all know how fun and adorable cat cafés are in real life, so why can’t your Sims have the same experience? Featuring a variety of cat themed objects and decor items as well as a functional pastry display, a brand-new espresso machine and many more objects to make the perfect cute and cozy coffee shop!
The My Purrfect Cat Café CC Pack comes with over thirty brand-new objects to help you create the best cat café you can in The Sims 4.
Here’s an overview of the new objects coming in this upcoming custom content pack.
Appliances: Coffee Grinder & Espresson Machine
Comfort: Loveseat & Dining Chair with a Ribbon Bow
Decorative: Outdoor Café Sign, Storage Containers, Tea Set, Syrup Bottles, Cookie Jars, Flyer Stand, Table Flyers, Wall Decals, Wall Menu Board and Digital Payment Terminal
Lighting: Ceiling Light in three different sizes and a Neon Sign in two variants
Pet Objects: Cat Cube, Scratching Post, Colour Cat Tree, Small Flowered-Shaped Cat Tree, Large Flower-Shaped Cat Tree and a Cat Food Bowl
Surfaces & Café Displays: Coffee Bar, Coffee Bar without Display, Functional Pastry Display, Hutch with Storage, Hutch with Open Shelves, Dining Table, Self-Service Entry Kiosk
It is important to note that some of the objects in this Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack will require additional packs for full functionality.
Requires The Sims 4 Moschino Stuff Pack: Neon Lights
Requires The Sims 4 Get Together Expansion: Espresso Machine, Coffee Grinder and Bar Counter
Requires The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion: Outdoor Café Sign, Self-Service Kiosk and Functional Pastry Display
Requires The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs Expansion: Cat Cube, Scratching Post, Colourful Cat Tree, Small Flower-Shaped Cat Tree, Large Flower-Shaped Cat Tree and Cat Food Bowl
Let’s have a closer look at all the new objects that come with this Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack from SixamCC!
Each of the new objects come in a range of colours, including a combination of fun pastel colours, brighter colours and some lovely and more neutral colours to choose from.
So, let’s create a nice, cozy cat café using Sixam’s My Purrfect Cat Café Custom Content Pack!
Building a Feline Friendly Café
Without hesitation, we jumped straight into building our own cozy cat café! Much like Sixam, we had our own vision in mind as well as a few packs that we thought would work great with the custom content pack.
After some experimenting with colours, placement and what objects we wanted to use. We had a small but workable cat café, ready to serve the local community. Only one thing was missing, our little furry friends!
With everything sorted, it was ready to open the doors for the first time!
As we were building out cozy cat café, we found that The Sims 4 High School Years Expansion had a lot of objects that would work well with Sixam’s content. Not only for the colour swatches, but also the objects that you could use when creating a Boba Tea Shop. Specifically, we incorporated Thrifttea Boba Tea Counter alongside the counters that came with My Purrfect Cat Café Pack.
For the main space of the Café, we utilized the larger cat tree and the seating options that also came in the new pack. These worked well as they continued with our cute and adorable yet somewhat cozy vibe that we were aiming for.
Yes, Nancy was angry every time she visited our little cat café for some reason too!
We added a few objects from The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs alongside those from The Sims 4 Cat Café CC pack to tie the last few bits together. With that we had a small yet promising and functional cat café.
What Do We Think?
If you are looking for a way to expand upon your experience with The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, then, certainly have a look at Sixam’s upcoming collection. It is certainly a pack that is versatile and incorporates well with many of the existing additional packs we have in The Sims 4 line-up.
You can make a variety of different themed cat café’s from cute and adorable ones with lots of pastel and brighter colours, or go for a much cozier feeling with more neutral and fall colours.
There certainly are a number of different options to make the perfect small business for your Sims to manage, and a Cat Café really is one of the more unique experiences. You just need to find the right clientele, and you are good to go!
How to Download
If you are interested in downloading The Sims 4 My Purrfect Cat Café Custom Content Pack from Sixam CC, we’ve got all the details linked below!
This Custom Content Collection is available now from Sixam and is in its Early Access phase. Simply head over to Sixam’s Patreon to find out more on how to access it now via the link below.
However, this The Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack will be releasing publicly shortly for free. Again, once released, you’ll be able to download this directly from Sixam’s Patreon.
Be sure to check out Sixam’s Cat Café Collection and their previous work to see if there is anything else that takes your fancy.
Why not let us know in the comments below what your dream Cat Café would look like!
What is the best world in the Sims 4? Over 10 years after the release of the Sims 4, the life simulation cornerstone has amassed a whopping 28 total worlds between the base game and all the additional DLC, including expansion packs, game packs, and more. From the classics like Willow Creek and Oasis Spring to new adventures like Ravenwood and Nordhaven, which world has the best there is to offer?
Release Date: September 2nd, 2014 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Base Game Neighborhood Amount: 6 Lot Amount: 21 Premade Families: 4 (Landgraab, Roomies, Zest, Caliente) Likely inspired by desert areas of North America like Arizona and New Mexico, Oasis Springs is one of the two original worlds from The Sims 4 Base Game. A valley of desert sands and rays of sunshine that experiences extreme heat waves and rare cold and snowy winters, Oasis Springs also contains the secret lot Forgotten Grotto, an abandoned mine accessed by Sims with level 10 handiness.
#2: Willow Creek
Release Date: September 2nd, 2014 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Base Game Neighborhood Amount: 6 Lot Amount: 21 Premade Families: 4 (Goth, BFF, Pancakes, Spencer-Kim-Lewis) Reminiscent of New Orleans’ with shotgun houses and French Colonial style buildings, Willow Creek is partially surrounded by a swampy canal. It experiences all four seasons with summers typically being extremely hot and at risk for thunderstorms, while winters can be a bitter cold with swirling blizzards. In Willow Creek’s neighborhood Foundry Cove, a tree can be accessed which leads players to a secret lot. Sylvan Glade is a dreamy landscape with pink-leafed trees, twinkling lightning bugs, and two fishing spots to catch rare fish.
#3: Newcrest
Release Date: June 11th, 2015 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Base Game Update Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 15 Premade Families: 0 (Completely empty world) Added in a base game update less than a year after the initial release of the Sims 4, Newcrest is a vaguely suburban world seemingly nearby Willow Creek but also possibly cities like San Myshuno, based on its in-game map. It is intended as a blank canvas for players to build upon as they wish, with less detail and story than the other base game neighborhoods. It generally experiences all four seasons, with a similar weather cycle and range to Willow Creek.
#4: Granite Falls
Release Date: January 13th, 2015 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Outdoor Retreat Neighborhood Amount: 2 Lot Amount: 7 Premade Families: 0 (Vacation World) The first vacation world to be added to The Sims 4, Granite Falls is a woodsy and lush forest with camp sites and lodging available for Sims to live out their rustic dreams on vacation. With details and imagery similar to the Pacific Northwest and its large forested areas, Granite Falls has a standard range of seasons from hot to warm Springs and Summers and cool to cold Winters and Falls. After successfully navigating a rabbit hole adventure menu, Sims can access the “Hermit’s House” in the Deep Woods.
#5: Magnolia Promenade
Release Date: March 31st, 2015 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Get to Work Neighborhood Amount: 1 Lot Amount: 4 (Get to Work Active Career lots are likely set in this world, but not accessible from the map) Premade Families: 0 Similarly to Newcrest, Magnolia Promenade seems to be connected to or an extension of Willow Creek as it carries similar architectural style, scenery, and seasonal patterns. This estimate is also supported by the world having a similar name to Magnolia Blossom Park, the large park lot in Willow Creek. Magnolia Promenade is intended to be used as a business or shopping district, added for the retail system in Get To Work.
#6: Windenburg
Release Date: December 7th, 2015 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Get Together Neighborhood Amount: 4 Lot Amount: 27 Premade Families: 8 (Behr, Bjergsen, Bro, Free Spirits, Fyres, Munch, Villareal) Windenburg was the first world added to The Sims 4 to diverge from the suburban and United States based architecture, with the original buildings seeming to be Germanic, Scandinavian, or generally European in nature. Most of the lots, excluding certain modern buildings, take inspiration from the German timber-framed buildings of the style Fachwerkhäuser. Windenburg is also the largest world, with 27 total lots, and experiences generally cooler or cold temperatures excluding hot summers.
#7: San Myshuno
Release Date: October 1st, 2016 Released With (Patch/Expansion): City Living Neighborhood Amount: 4 Lot Amount: 18 Premade Families: 8 (Benali, Bheeda, Feng, Jang, Karaoke Legends, Lobo, Pizzazz, Rasoya) San Myshuno is the first world to contain apartment buildings and is inspired by multiple bustling real-world cities. It seems to pull most of its inspiration from New York and Tokyo. Like most of the other worlds, San Myshuno experiences hot summers and freezing winters. It is also the first world to experience Festivals, including Humor & Hijinks, Geekcon, the Spice Festival, the Romance Festival, and the Flea Market.
#8: Forgotten Hollow
Release Date: January 24th, 2017 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Vampires Neighborhood Amount: 1 Lot Amount: 5 Premade Families: 2 (Straud, Vatore) Forgotten Hollow is a small world intended for vampires with its extended nighttime period compared to other worlds, allowing vampiric sims to be outside without the risk of burning to a crisp. Sunny weather during any time of the year is uncommon, with most seasons being cool to cold except for Summer, which has the occasional heatwave. The world seems to be generally inspired by Eastern Europe and older styles of architecture, and particularly takes inspiration from Transylvania.
#9: Brindleton Bay
Release Date: November 9th, 2017 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Cats & Dogs Neighborhood Amount: 4 Lot Amount: 16 Premade Families: 3 (Hecking, Lynx, Delgato) Brindleton Bay is a windy and warm town inspired by New England coastal towns, such as those found in Maine. Since it was shipped with the expansion pack Cats & Dogs, stray animals are often seen wandering and can be befriended and adopted by your sims. The mayor of the town is Mayor Whiskers, an adoptable stray cat, and the expansion pack it came with was the first to feature a pre-made same sex couple in the trailer and in the world itself, Brant & Brent Hecking.
#10: Selvadorada
Release Date: February 27th, 2018 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Jungle Adventures Neighborhood Amount: 2 Lot Amount: 7 Premade Families: 0 (Vacation World) Selvadorada is the second vacation world added to The Sims 4, with a humid jungle climate that never falls below warm temperatures and ancient ruins perfect for the aspiring archaeologist. The world seems to be inspired by Mesoamerican, Latin American, and Spanish cultures and areas.
#11: Del Sol Valley
Release Date: November 16th, 2018 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Get Famous Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 12 Premade Families: 3 (Jeong, Bailey-Moon, Ward, and 7 Additional Homeless Townies) Another coastal city that seems to be loosely inspired by Los Angeles, Del Sol Valley is a celebrity hub with multiple references to Hollywood; Starlight Boulevard, for example, is based on Hollywood Boulevard. From the in-game view, Del Sol Valley looks like its a compact and bustling suburban area, but it has more decorative shell homes than most worlds do. Del Sol Valley also has a very middle of the road climate, with both heatwaves and freezing temperatures not naturally occurring.
#12: Strangerville
Release Date: February 26th, 2019 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Strangerville Neighborhood Amount: 2 Lot Amount: 11 Premade Families: 3 (Sigworth, Eclectic Arts, Roswell) / Meet The Residents! Strangerville is a world added via the game pack with the same name, and is the first world with a storyline and quest system built into it for players to change the state of the world. Prior to finishing the main storyline, the town square is often swarmed with military personnel, scientists, and possessed townies. The area is roughly inspired by Arizona, Nevada, and other American Desert cities with the laboratory being a loose reference to Area 51. Seasons are usually cool to hot, with no freezing temperatures or snowfall being present.
#13: Sulani
Release Date: June 21st, 2019 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Island Living Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 14 Premade Families: 4 (Kahananui, Ngata, Hoapili, Kealoha, and 4 Additional Homeless Townies) / Meet The Residents! A group of volcanic islands surrounded by a deep blue ocean make up the world of Sulani, a world taking inspiration from multiple tropical island regions like the Polynesian Islands and the Hawaiian Islands. Seasons are typically warm to hot, humid, and Sulani was the first to include the specific weather type called Monsoons, which was later introduced to Tomarang in For Rent as well.
#14: Glimmerbrook
Release Date: September 10th, 2019 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Realm of Magic Neighborhood Amount: 1 Lot Amount: 5 Premade Families: 2 (Charm, Amicable Acolytes) / Meet The Residents! Based on the Pacific Northwest’s forests, like Granite Falls, Glimmerbrook is a small mystical world with an archway portal leading to a magical realm for spellcasters to practice their magic and purchase any necessary tools. It experiences all four seasons and is usually on the cooler side.
#15: Britechester
Release Date: November 15th, 2019 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Discover University Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 13 Premade Families: 4 (Pleasant, Elderberry, Best of Friends, Fletcher) / Meet The Residents! Britechester is split down the middle by the rival universities of Foxbury Institute and the University of Britechester, the former being inspired by many modern universities while the University of Britechester takes inspiration from the University of Oxford, specifically. Britechester is also the first college town in the Sims series to be a residential world, allowing for any and all Sims to live in the area without attending a university. The world experiences all four seasons but tends to eb rainy and cloudy in the non-winter seasons.
#16: Evergreen Harbor
Release Date: June 5th, 2020 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Eco Lifestyle Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 11 Premade Families: 4 (Greenburg, Harris, Sterling Rico, Tinker) / Meet The Residents! Evergreen Harbor, shipped with the Eco Lifestyle, is another world based on the Pacific Northwest but primarily small suburban and industrial areas. The world is centered around the Eco Footprint system introduced in the pack, with each neighborhood being in a different stage from Green to Industrial. Like other worlds based on this region, it is generally mild, experiences all four seasons, and has slightly warmer summers.
#17: Batuu
Release Date: September 8th, 2020 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Journey to Batuu Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 3 Premade Families: 0 (Vacation World) Another destination world, Batuu is the only world to be a direct port from another franchise, Star Wars, and is on another planet, similar to Sixam. It is a small desert world, centered around a questline based on the Star Wars lore, and has consistently warm weather with no snow or rain. It is one of multiple packs in the The Sims series to reference real-world brands or series, like Sims 4 Moschino Stuff and Sims 3 Katy Perry’s Sweet Treats.
#18: Mt. Komorebi
Release Date: November 13th, 2020 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Snowy Escape Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 14 Premade Families: 3 (Ito, Akiyama, Nishidake) / Meet The Residents! Inspired by semi-rural mountainous areas of Japan, Mt. Komorebi is the first world to be introduced with both rental and residential lots, and is primarily focused on festivals and extreme sports like skiing, snowboarding, and mountain climbing. Seasons-wise, it is a very cold region with very little warm weather and with winters containing blizzards and heavy snowfall.
#19: Henford-On-Bagley
Release Date: July 22nd, 2021 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Cottage Living Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 12 Premade Families: 6 (A New Start, Moody & McMillan, Scott, Watson, Chopra, Crumplebottom) / Meet The Residents! Inspired by English villages and UK countrysides, Henford-On-Bagley is a tight-knit community centered around agriculture, small businesses, and animal husbandry. The pack and included world encourage sims to cultivate most of their own goods, through in-game dialogue, competitions, and the “Simple Living” lot challenge. The world also adds returning NPCs like Agnes Crumplebottom, who is well-known for her prudish and PDA-hating ways. While it does experience all four seasons, they tend to be mild, cool, and very rainy.
#20: Tartosa
Release Date: February 23rd, 2022 Released With (Patch/Expansion): My Wedding Stories Neighborhood Amount: 2 Lot Amount: 9 Premade Families: 4 (Laurent, Markovic, Soto, Jaleel) / Meet The Residents! The sands and sun of Tartosa are largely inspired by countries like Italy, Croatia, Greece, and other coastal Mediterranean regions. A lot of references to Italy are apparent in the world, although the architecture is closer to other Mediterranean countries. With pretty mild seasons, Tartosa doesn’t experience snow or extreme heatwaves, with most days of the year being warm and possibly windy.
#21: Moonwood Mill
Release Date: June 16th, 2022 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Werewolves Neighborhood Amount: 1 Lot Amount: 5 Premade Families: 6 (Volkov, Howell, Oaklow, López, Wilder, Greg) / Meet The Residents! The third occult-centered world (excluding Sixam, as it not accessible through the map, and is not a residential nor vacation world), Moonwood Mill is another forested world likely taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, placing its location likely near Granite Falls, Glimmerbrook, and Evergreen Harbor. With all four seasons and cool winters, Moonwood Mill is the setting stage for the werewolf packs “Moonwood Collective” and “Wildfangs”.
#22: Copperdale
Release Date: July 28th, 2022 Released With (Patch/Expansion): High School Years Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 12 Premade Families: 3 (Harjo, Prescott, Price, and 3 Additional Homeless Townies) / Meet The Residents! Centered around the local Copperdale High School and a small town with a rich mining industry history, Copperdale is a town likely inspired by towns in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States. The world experiences all four seasons and has multiple attractions for your sims, including a pier with fair rides, fair food, and a nearby bubble tea and thrift shop called Thriftea.
#23: San Sequoia
Release Date: March 16th, 2023 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Growing Together Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 12 Premade Families: 5 (Michaelson, Robles, Robles-Ruano, Luna-Sullivan, and… just Kyle.) / Meet The Residents! A direct inspiration of the San Francisco Bay region of the United States, San Sequoia has two regions connected by a large bridge (likely based on the Golden Gate Bridge) and pushes for a close-knit community and familial activities. Because it is a coastal town, it tends to be warmer with winters not getting colder than the “Cool” temperature with Seasons installed.
#24: Chestnut Ridge
Release Date: July 20th, 2023 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Horse Ranch Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 13 Premade Families: 5 (The Nectar Making Duo, Grove, Sienna & Flapjack, Crinkletop) / Meet The Residents! Like Strangerville, Chestnut Ridge takes inspiration from the desert region of the United States, including Nevada, Arizona, and other arid states. The world is large, not in the amount of lots, but rather in the total size of each neighborhood to allow for long rides with horses, which were introduced in the same pack. Although it is a desert, Chestnut Ridge experiences all four seasons and can experience freezing cold temperatures and snowstorms.
#25: Tomarang
Release Date: December 7th, 2023 Released With (Patch/Expansion): For Rent Neighborhood Amount: 2 Lot Amount: 9 Premade Families: 5 (Cahyaputri, Linh-Sadya, Linh, Bun Ma, Li) / Meet The Residents! As another tropical world that experiences Monsoons like Sulani does, Tomarang instead takes inspiration from Southeast Asia, primarily the countries of the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. With a humid, hot, and generally tropical climate, Tomarang has unique activities including its Tiger Sanctuary and Night Market.
#26: Ciudad Enamorada
Release Date: July 25th, 2024 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Lovestruck Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 13 Premade Families: 3 (Nadir, Dynamic Daters, López) Based on the cities of Mexico, Ciudad Enamorada is a city of love for the Sims 4. With a hot climate that can also experience Monsoons, like Tomarang and Sulani, Ciudad Enamorada is both residential and it comes with rentals for Sims to stay while vacationing in the world. The lots in the world push for love and romance with a bustling nightlife, beautiful scenery, and a very convenient hotel for sims to stay at (Or to meet up with certain wealthy weirdos…).
#27: Ravenwood
Release Date: October 31st, 2024 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Life & Death Neighborhood Amount: 3 Lot Amount: 13 Premade Families: 4 (Izadi-Gomes, Gomes, Aether, Specter) Also heavily based on Transylvania, like Forgotten Hollow, Ravenwood is a city that embraces death and the afterlife, with the neighborhood of Mourningvale being intimately aware of what comes after death. As the home of the Netherworld Department of the Reaper career, Ravenwood is the first world to cemeteries and has festivals and events centered around the celebration of life, death, and everything in between. While it is a colder world, snow and freezing temperatures do not occur in Ravenwood.
#28: Nordhaven
Release Date: March 6th, 2025 Released With (Patch/Expansion): Businesses & Hobbies Neighborhood Amount: 2 Lot Amount: 12 Premade Families: 7 (Koopman, Urbane Housesharers, Sarpong, Loden, Hoffman, Nyhus, Amri) As the first obviously Scandinavian-inspired world in The Sims 4, Nordhaven is a close-knit community, promoting small businesses, honing crafts and hobbies, helping your neighbors, and indulging in all the sweet things life has to offer (Although shady characters do pepper the economy of Nordhaven, like that good ol’ Trashley Reelperson). Since it is another coastal harbor city, it does experience all four seasons with slightly warmer temperatures in the Summer, but it can get snowfall in the Winter.
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Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of InZOI looks like? Well, you’re in luck, as today we’ll be sharing an insight into one of the many ZOI’s that reside within the Sims Community Team!
A typical day in the life of inZOI can look very different for everyone and every ZOI. However, first things first, we need to introduce our ZOI and give you an insight into who they are, what makes them a ZOI, and, just give you a little bit of a backstory.
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Meet Our ZOI
Meet Julie, one of the latest ZOI’s to move into the Dowon Neighbourhood. Julie is a young adult and high school graduate who has recently moved into town and is setting her sights on something big. What that is, she’s not quite sure of just yet.
Julie has always been creative, with a love of music, dance and art. Is it time for Julie to make her move to university to continue her studies? Maybe it’s time to make a career out of her passions which, is something that Dowon could accommodate. After all, her ambition is to be the Voice of Heaven as well as having the traits of an Entertainer.
Providing that there is nothing that means making repairs to everyday objects or having to read any more non-fiction books than is absolutely necessary, then life in Dowon might just be what Julie needs.
Before moving to Downon, a day in the Life of InZOI for her was filled with finishing off her studies at the local high school, hanging out with friends and learning more about dance and music.
Apartment Living
Upon arriving in Dowon, the first thing Julie had to do was find somewhere to live. Apartment viewing, as a day In the life of InZOI, was challenging. With several viewings for potential apartments, I settled on one in Dowon Villa. Perfect for a single ZOI like Julie to start getting her bearings in a new environment.
As for furnishing, we used one of the presets that was assigned to this particular apartment. With lots of pinks and pretty pastel shades, as well as plenty of natural lighting, the apartment was perfect!
A Day in the Life of InZOI
But what does a day in the life of InZOI typically look like? Well, we are about to find out more!
For our ZOI of choice, Julie, there currently is a wave of freedom surrounding her, so it’s the perfect time to familiarise ourselves with Dowon and get to know some of the locals.
Dowon is packed full of things to do from visiting Central Park, the karaoke bar, and local art galleries to gaming cafés, photo studios and more! There truly is no shortage of things to do!
Four Wheeled Freedom
Before starting our exploration adventure around Dowon, as well as walking and using the subway, we decided to get Julie a car. This was so we could also check out how well driving around the city was!
Buying a car is easy! Simply head to your ZOI’s mobile phone. Select the Dream Car app. From there you’ll head to the Buy tab, select your car, and you are good to go! You’ll just need to ensure you enable the manual driving option from the gameplay settings to allow you to take control of the car.
Driving is easy in game, you just use the same controls you would for moving your ZOI around. Just be careful not to crash into other cars, as your ZOI may end up in a heated conversation with another ZOI!
Starting The Day Right
Much like in The Sims, our ZOI’s have their own needs that we need to take care of. After a good night’s sleep, it’s time for the most important meal of the day, breakfast, and with that we’ve got the ball rolling for a day in the life of InZOI.
With food and drink out of the way, normal morning routines done, it was time to think about the day ahead. Remember, Julie currently doesn’t have any kind of job and isn’t currently attending university in Dowon.
Let’s head out into Dowon!
Exploring Dowon
First up, we checked out our schedule to see if there were any events on and to make sure we didn’t clash with any other planned events on the radar. As it was still early in the day, we headed to Harang River Park for a spot of fishing! This was the first time we had been fishing but proved to be something fun to pass sometime.
For our next task, Julie swung by Jenna Fashion to purchase a couple of new outfits. The first one, a floral midi dress with trainers, wasn’t quite a hit but the second outfit, a sparkling purple outfit combo was perfect!
Next, and likely the last place to check out, is the Karaoke Rooms. Here we had Julie interact with a few other ZOI’s, get to know a few more of the Dowon locals, and also take the time to sing a few songs while improving her skills.
With that, the day was coming to an end, and it was time to head home, ready to get a good night sleep. Even though it was not an overly eventful day, it was nice to explore Dowon, whether it was walking through one of the parks, catching the subway to another area of the neighbourhood or just going for a relaxing drive around the city!
As much as it was fun to have a relaxing day out and about, it was certainly time to decide. Does Julie jump into a typical nine to five career of some description or, do we return to studying at university?
Starting University
Well, until now Julie wasn’t attending university but what better way to kick off the weekend by enrolling at the University of Youngsung where Julie will be studying as a Multimedia Arts Major three times a week.
With a big challenge ahead, who knows what lays ahead of Julie. New friends, new experiences, new challenges and many memories to be made in InZOI. Check back again soon as we may have more tales to tell and more of an insight into a day in the life of InZOI once Julie has settled in a little more!
What does a day in the life on InZOI look like for you and your ZOI’s? Drop a comment below to let us know!
Running a small business in The Sims 4 can be a delightful challenge, but let’s face it—sometimes the base game just doesn’t cut it. Whether you’re managing a cosy café, a trendy boutique, or a bustling beauty salon, these 12 mods will transform your entrepreneurial journey from mundane to magnificent. Get ready to enhance your gameplay, streamline operations, and add that extra flair to your Sim’s business ventures with new The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies mods!
We’ve rounded up 12 epic, game-enhancing mods that will make your businesses smoother, snazzier, and way more fun. From functional beauty salons to alarms that actually tell you they’re working (gasp!), this list is your cheat sheet to becoming the Simlish Jeff Bezos, minus the space rockets.
The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Mods
130 New Small Business Logos
Tired of the same generic signage? Time to rebrand, baby.
This mod drops a *whole* collection of 130 sleek, stylish business logos straight into your game. Whether you’re running a boho juice bar or a high-end tattoo parlour, now you can actually make it look the part. Minimalist? Retro? Eclectic? There’s something for every vibe.
Because five activities just aren’t enough for a true multitasking mogul.
This mod bumps your business activity cap from 5 to 8, so you can finally run that chaotic combo: café + yoga studio + art gallery all under one roof. Go big or go home, right?
Bring that serene, spa-like Mt. Komorebi energy into your business.
Add immersive, culturally inspired customer interactions straight out of the snowy mountain retreat. Think tea ceremonies, meditation circles, and other chill vibes. Perfect for spas, wellness centres, or that one Sim who insists on selling incense with every purchase.
This genius little mod lets Sims on the lot take over vendor stalls, which means no more awkward empty booths or you awkwardly micromanaging everything.
Artists, rejoice: no more rolling the creative dice.
Ever wanted to paint something specific instead of hoping for the best? This mod adds a picker to the easel so you can finally choose which painting your Sim creates—a total game-changer for art studios or freelance painters trying to match their decor.
Because blinking and missing the alarm sound is SO last patch.
This mod gives you a visual heads-up when the alarm is turned on or off—perfect for players who multitask or forget what they were doing 20 seconds ago (guilty). It’s a small touch but adds a massive slice of realism.
Open a beauty salon where your Sim can actually earn money giving makeovers, haircuts, and glam sessions. Think Queer Eye: Sim Edition. Bonus points if you create a runway for dramatic reveals.
Whether your business needs a social club or just more tailored actions, this mod lets you add hyper-specific activities for both customers and employees. Host a painting class or have your employees run yoga sessions—it’s like a sandbox of productivity.
Say goodbye to the weird blue/green mask when applying tattoos in paint mode. This mod strips it away so your ink designs are crisp, clean, and banding-free. Tattoo artists, you’re welcome.
This mod adds over 1,500 new icons for clubs, small businesses, holidays, and even SimTuber avatars. If you’re deep into branding, this is your dream come true.
This mod removes the annoying restriction that forces businesses to close after 23 hours. Now, if you want to run a 24-hour bakery, tattoo parlour, or dance club, go right ahead. Who needs sleep anyway?
The cute little checkout upgrade you didn’t know you needed.
This sleek replacement for the clunky default kiosk is perfect for modern cafés, boutiques, or tech-savvy pop-up shops. It’s minimalist, functional, and totally in-vibe.
And there you have it—12 The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies mods that’ll take your small business from bare-bones to boss-level. Whether you’re going for cosy-cottagecore vibes or running a sleek city-style spa, these mods give you the tools to build your dream business with depth, flair, and a whole lot of fun.
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.
Official Sims 4 Patch Notes
Sul Sul, Simmers!
Today’s update includes a range of fixes to accompany your Sims as they begin exploring their new workshops, getting comfortable in practical elder wear, and making messes in their kitchens for that perfect lived-in look!
-The Sims 4 Team
Bug Fixes
Base Game
[EA Forums] When Teenage Sims age up to young adults they will get the option of a third Trait.
[EA Forums] Sims will no longer become unresponsive, and the game will no longer freeze in the save menu when multiple ghosts are in the household.
[EA Forums] Plants which are growing in the Garden Planter Box, Hand Fashioned Planter Box, Mounded In-Ground Garden Patch, and In-Ground Garden Patch can be watered successfully.
The dress (yfBody_SDX037DressAline) in Create a Sim no longer has a visible seam when paired with certain shoes.
Fixed an issue for Mac where the game became unresponsive while travelling to the Library or Nightclub in Willow Creek.
High School Years
[EA Forums] High school event tasks will now properly appear when sending multiple teens to school.
[EA Forums] After shaving to preferred length, arm hair will now update appropriately.
[EA Forums] Sims are now able to complete the Chess Fair puzzle.
Life and Death
[EA Forums] Sims with certain Reward Traits can now go through rebirth without any Simulation errors and are taken to Create a Sim as expected.
[EA Forums] Gold rays will only appear for the Occult picker in the Create a Sim UI the first time it is opened/viewed.
Businesses and Hobbies
Customers who are Practicing Tattooing will now focus on the task at hand, rather than swapping practice partners back and forth.
Small Business Employee is no longer a valid autonomous target for the Practice Tattooing customer rule.
Employee Sim working at multiple Small Businesses will now change to the correct employee uniform when the second business is opened after closing the first.
Sims who own their own Small Business will now change into the correct uniform when working as an Employee at a Household member’s Small Business.
The “Hire an Employee” goal of the “Running a Small Business” Discovery Quest will now complete when the Employee is hired via the UI as well as via the social interaction.
Fixed an issue that caused a missing icon to appear when selling a business.
Burglar sack geometry will no longer appear twisted when animating.
Sims instructed to clean will no longer attempt to wash up their Cotton Candy or Swirl Lollies in the sink and will pop them straight in the trash instead.
Updated a missing color swatch for The Creator’s Counter.
Updated missing color swatches for the paintings in the Trashley Certified Art Collection.
The “Ask to Mentor” interaction now has the appropriate skill name listed in the pie menu.
Unfinished pottery will no longer spoil.
Cooked and Baked food items will now show the ‘for sale’ visual effect when placed on Retail Displays.
Trashley Reelpearson has been reprimanded for littering and has promised to stop leaving their cotton candy on the floor all over Iverstad.
Creating and preparing family recipes now support the Simple Living Lot Challenge.
The cost to create and prepare a family recipe is now accurate when Sims have ingredients in their inventory.
Sims who have not checked in to a Small Business can now freely use items in their own Inventory.
When checking in together with a group, the entry fee is now calculated correctly.
Fixed an issue where the “Confirm” button could be greyed out, despite having an object selected, when adding items to the Mystical Moonlight Crystal Grid from Crystal Creations or any of the Retail Displays from Businesses and Hobbies via the pie menu interaction.
Vampires
[EA Forums] Child Sims with Vampire Eyes will now stay instead of reverting to normal Sim eyes.
Secret Sanctuary
Addressed pixelation that was occurring on the green variation of the dress (yfBody_SP59Dress).
What’s your experience been like downloading the latest Sims 4 Update? Join the comments below!
As fans eagerly await the Early Access release of Paralives later this year, the development team continues to pull back the curtain on the ambitious systems and charming aesthetic that promise to please. This time, we’re getting an exciting look at the Paralives town your Paras will call home.
Let’s dive into how Paralives is creating their vibrant, explorable world.
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Designing a town that feels alive
The team at Paralives have four clear goals when it comes to designing the town: open world, diversity for different playstyles, explorable, and character.
Open world
The Paralives town is designed as a fully open-world environment – meaning there will be no loading screens between lots and Paras can freely explore shops, parks, restaurants, and workplaces. The goal is to make players want to get out of the house and experience the city.
Diversity for every playstyle
From urban townhouses to cosy suburban homes, the town will include a mix of lot sizes and styles. Builders can go wild with empty plots, while story-driven players will find pre-made homes rich in personality that feel at home in their environment.
Explorable and human scaled
This town is designed for walking speeds. This means that the travel times are tuned to ensure Paras can get around without losing their whole day. Expect a city where a 30 to 60 minute in-game walk gets you where you need to go – a thoughtful balance between immersion and gameplay convenience.
A rich character and history
The town won’t just be functional: it’ll be beautiful and full of stories. Expect diverse architecture, historical landmarks, and layered details that hint at a rich past. The developers want this town to feel like somewhere you’d want to visit in real life.
Explore the two new districts: old town and industrial
The Paralives town will be split into districts, each with its own vibe and backstory.
From this colour-coded Paralives town map we can see the four districts they are aiming for, but so far we only have information about two of them: Old Town and Industrial.
The team also showed off this idea of the scale of the town. This small square section of the map containing a few buildings takes up only a small amount of space overall. It’s looking like we will have about 50 to 70 lots in total, including things like public parks, shops and residential lots that you can buy or that are occupied by Para NPCs.
Old town
Inspired by European architecture, Old Town is filled with stone townhouses, narrow streets, and a small castle that hints at the city’s medieval roots. Think 17th-century trading post turned charming tourist destination.
These are some of the inspiration photos that the Paralives team used when designing their old town.
This area reflects the town’s industrial revolution era. Red-brick factories, abandoned warehouses, and modern loft conversions create a gritty yet artistic contrast to Old Town’s postcard-perfect streets. It’s a district full of transformation.
What would a Paralives town be without houses? The team showed off their designs for the first houses and the initial sketches.
A first sketch
Even from these first sketches for the Paralives town houses you can tell that they ooze character, while still sticking to the 17th century historical features they have been inspired by.
In their words, they wanted to show off a “strong structure that were well maintained that could have belonged to merchants in the past, and that now look picturesque.”
Looking at their house inspiration board, it will be interesting to see if the historical touches like window-taxed bricked-over windows, old drinking fountains, and other charms consistent with old European towns will come in to the design as this is where they are taking lots of inspiration from.
One thing is for sure though – the town houses they have shared with us look stunning! Here are a few that they displayed proudly on their Patreon page.
Looking ahead to the future of Paralives
The Paralives town, like the game, is still in development, but what’s already taking shape is promising. With its blend of gameplay convenience, architectural beauty (with historical accuracy), and storytelling potential, the town is going to be a place for your Paras to build a beautiful life.
As the team shares more sneak peeks in the coming months, one thing is clear: Paralives town isn’t just a town, it’s the backbone of this beautifully aesthetic game.
Three new Sims 4 Kits are coming across platforms on May 1st! Take a first look.
Electronic Arts and The Sims Team have just announced the first look at the upcoming Sims 4 Kits, including Restoration Workshop and Kitchen Clutter Build Kits, as well as the Golden Years CAS Kit for Elder Sims.
In the official blog post we can take a look at the Kit screens, official features and more. The EA Press server also released the official Kit cover arts, which we’ve included in the Kit breakdown below:
New The Sims 4 Kits for May 1st, 2025
Celebrate more of life’s big moments with these three new Kits in The Sims 4! Get your hands dirty as you fix up broken appliances with the new Restoration Workshop Kit. Embrace life’s mess with cookie jars, cereal boxes and grocery bags for your kitchen in the new Kitchen Clutter Kit. And of course, celebrate the late stages of life with the Golden Years Kit, which brings more styles that embrace, well, the Golden Years.
The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit
You know the drill! Complete repairs in your handy workshop
With The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop Kit, Sims can take well-loved, broken-down appliances, including reviving a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and stove with the Handiness Skill. Restore the appliance to its former glory, and make it fully functional again.
Danny Kovacs, Game Designer on the Kit, recalls the clutter of the home garage workshops he’s grown up in. “I find the combination of clutter and utility objects gives the perfect creative atmosphere for your Sim when pondering a next project. Will they tell the story of a Fixer Upper’ and repair all of the Astroluxe appliances. Or tell the story of an artisan making fine crafted goods at their workstation.”
Want to create a space for your Sim to get down to business? We’ve got you covered! Build out your workshop for your handy Sim with modular shelves loaded with tools, woodworking benches that are coated in a thick layer of dust, even water heaters, fuse box and functional floor fan.
The Sims 4 Golden Years Kit
Celebrate a storied life of accomplishment with styles for Elders
It’s time for elder Sims to finally(!) enjoy the fruits of their labor. Over the years, these Sims have cultivated their unique styles and personalities. With The Sims 4 Golden Years Kit, Elder Sims will be able to express their individuality.
Elder Sims can celebrate their long and interesting lives by dressing in styles that are made for their life stage. From leisurely walks in the garden to a light workout session at the gym, there are comfortable clothing options for every type of activity. Even more, Elder Sims can accessorize by having glasses 👓 with eyewear retainers (don’t want to misplace those), along with toupees, gardening gloves and more.
The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit
Cooking up a cluttered kitchen!
Forgot your dishes on the drying rack? Left an open cereal box on the counter? The kitchen is the hub of family life. Make yours look lived-in with The Sims 4 Kitchen Clutter Kit with lunchboxes, a kitchen timer, recipe tablet and much more!
Danny fondly remembers the family kitchen that he grew up in and used those memories of cooking together, learning new skills, and spending time together to inform the items in this Kit. “I smiled pretty big the first time I saw the clutter in-game and thought, ‘This looks just like home.’ From the stack of dishes waiting to be put away, to the slightly chaotic spice rack, to food containers and grocery bags scattered across the counter. A kitchen that feels lived in gives a cozy vibe. And it’s not just for show! Grab a snack straight from the cookie jar or cereal box, pack a meal with the functional lunchbox, or do that grocery run by purchasing ingredients directly from the grocery bag.”
A whole lot of living occurs in the kitchen, from a refrigerator with colorful magnets and creative drawings to the overflowing groceries, bottles of cleaning supplies and strewn dishtowels, all can showcase stories of a busy family.
The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits will be available on May 1, 2025 on EA app™, Epic Games Store and Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems.
The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits require The Sims 4 base game, available free to download with all game updates. See minimum system requirements for the pack.
Additional Promo
The team also included some new renders of items and clothing from the new Sims 4 Kits release across social media. Get another high quality glimpse at the new items releasing this week!
Are you looking forward to the upcoming Sims 4 Kits releases? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for all the latest information on The Sims 4!
New character and build items have just arrived to InZOI!
Game developer Krafton has just issued a brand new InZOI Update for Windows PC on Steam. Releasing several new clothing and hairstyle options in Create A Zoi, new Build Mode elements like Doors, Windows and Stairs. As well as improving the existing InZOI experience with bug fixes and additional polish.
You can download the latest InZOI Update by simply opening up your Steam launcher. If you haven’t enabled automatic update downloads, you can right click on InZOI and Check for Updates.
Here’s what’s been added, improved and changed in InZOI:
InZOI Update: April 29th Patch Notes
Hello, Creators.
We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information.
Hotfix Details
Patch Date: April 29th, 2025 Game Version: 20250428.2678.W
Gameplay Update
New Items Added to Character Customization & Build Mode
To help Creators express their creativity and imagination even more vividly, we’ve prepared new updates for both Character Customization and Build Mode. Enjoy expanding your stories with these fresh updates!
Character Customization Updates
- Hair
ㄴ 3 new short-length hairstyle options added
- Clothing
ㄴ 2 new basic tops / 1 new basic bottom / 3 types of socks by length / 9 new types of stockings added
- Accessories
ㄴ 4 new hats / 1 new pair of glasses / 5 new hair accessories added
- Eyelashes
ㄴ 2 new eyelash styles added
Build Elements Updates
- Tile Textures for Build Customization
ㄴ 25 new textures added to decorate walls, floors, roofs, and ceilings
- Short Stairs
ㄴ 4 types of short-length stairs added for more flexible building options
- Doors and Windows
ㄴ 13 new doors and 16 new windows in various sizes and styles added
New Update Banner Added to the Lobby
A new banner has been added to help you easily view the newly added furniture, hairstyles, and more at a glance.
Slower Rate of Lot Pollution
We have significantly slowed the rate at which lots become dirty. Although cleanliness is designed as an element Creators can manage themselves, the previous setting caused pollution to occur too frequently, disrupting the natural flow of gameplay. With this patch, the pollution speed has been greatly eased, and we are also considering adding an option to disable lot cleanliness changes entirely in a future update.
Improved Sudden Emotional Stability for Zois
ased on reports from Creators, we have addressed the issue where Zois’ emotions would change too rapidly and unnaturally. Now, the primary emotion will only change if the emotional score reaches 2 points or higher. Otherwise, the Zois’ base emotion will remain stable. As this adjustment might slow emotional changes slightly in some situations, we plan to introduce further improvements to ensure even more natural emotional transitions.
Adjusted hunger restoration from street food to prevent Zois from getting hungry too frequently.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
Fixed an issue where male Zois could not eat street food while seated.
Fixed an issue where the Tteokbokki-related urge could not be completed.
Character
Fixed an issue where Zois’ facial appearance set in ‘Create a Zoi’ appeared differently in-game.
Build Mode
Fixed an issue where the original creator was not retained when applying a lot preset of a different size than the current property.
Fixed an issue where the default color and material would only apply to part of the stairs after rotating stairs and applying a stair wall.
Crash Fixes
Fixed an issue where graphical glitches and intermittent freezes could occur during SceneDepthZ processing while playing.
Other Issues
Fixed an issue where changes made in Game Options were automatically applied without clicking “Apply” in the confirmation popup.
Fixed an issue where save files could not be loaded if the file path contained certain special characters.
Finally, we’ve improved localization quality for several languages to ensure a more natural experience.
You can check the localization status for each language under [Options > Gameplay > Game Language].
We’ll continue working to make inZOI more stable and enjoyable for everyone.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and valuable feedback.
The inZOI Team
What are your thoughts on the new items that have just arrived in the latest InZOI Update? Drop a comment below and stay tuned for more InZOI Updates soon!
The Minecraft movie has made a huge impact in Hollywood and it’s likely to fast-track The Sims movie adaptation to the silver screen. We have gone through several sources and have the latest news and our best analysis on how The Sims movie will shape up now that game-based films are the hottest trend and, possibly, what the project will be like according to the people directly involved.
Collage featuring promotional stills from “A Minecfart Movie” (2025) and The Sims 4™ Cottage Living (2021).
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The Minecraft Movie Shock
Doubted when announced and ridiculed with every trailer, A Minecraft Movie was expected to open around 50 million dollars, which is a soft start, given a 150 million budget and an estimated 100 million dollar marketing expense. However, first weekend blew every video-game adaptation record at 163 million in the United States and 313 million worldwide. Three weeks in, it’s already at 720 million, with the billion-dollar mark within reach.
On the heels of Super Mario Bros making 1.3 billion in 2023 and every of three Sonic films – rapidly released between 2020 and 2024 – raking in more box-office than the last, video-games movies, are rising exactly when superheros and live-action adaptations are not necessarily the reliable sure-fire hits of the past. Minecraft wasn’t a fluke either. Five Nights At Freddy’s (2023), cost 20 million and made almost 300 million worldwide, even though it was simultaneously available on streaming.
Promotional Still from “A Minecraft Movie” (2025).
This has studios scrambling to find their own Minecraft. Amazon MGM has the distribution rights to The Sims movie and they are bullish to get into the Intellectual Propriety game. They just bought the creative rights of James Bond for, reportedly, a billion dollars and want to release at least 14 films in theaters a year, Courtenay Valenti, Amazon MGM’s head of film, said at CinemaCon.
The impact of A Minecraft Movie probably means The Sims will not be a Prime Video streaming project, but a big screen release, with a sizeable budget to match. The Sims 4 is the 4th most played game in the world and a pop culture staple for 25 years. It’s exactly the kind of IP Amazon is aggressively pursuing, because it allows them to sell tie-in merchansise.
They tried this with their Chritmas release Red One, starring The Rock, but Red One was an original concept that failed to catch on. The Sims is a reconizable IP, with a lot of movie merch potential, certainly a priority for Amazon’s ambitions.
It used to be that videogame-to-film adaptation would retain the name and some of the visuals, but overall, not be very faithful. There was a concern that general audiences would feel lost amid too many references or lore. This fear has been destroyed by Super Mario Bros and A Minecraft Movie. Lots of deep cuts catering to fans of the games set those films apart from name-only adaptations. This trend will allow The Sims to be more faithful and lean into the lore, trying to create its own “Chicken Jockey” moment.
Audiences were so engrossed by the reconizable references and memes during the Minecraft screenings that police had to be called out in a few instances, because the fans were too out of control. This amused the director Jared Hess, who said, “It’s weird when you’re having too much fun and the cops get called. I’m just glad people are making memories”. EA’s vice president and general manager of “The Sims” franchise Kate Gorman understands the assignement and wants to give longtime fans what they want too.
There will be a lot of lore. (…) You will see a lot of ‘The Sims’ universe come to life and you will see a lot of the classic experiences that our players have in the games. (…) There will be Freezer Bunnies. I’m sure a pool without a ladder is somewhere in there, but we haven’t finalized any of those details.
That same Variety article she gave this interview to even name checks Bela Goth! Yes, movie theaters want meme-filled releases and are even promoting exclusive screenings where fans are encouraged to shout memes at the screen.
Many Sims classic moments are meme-worthy. From burglars, to grilled-cheese sandwiches and the Grim Reaper, there are many choices.
Quirky Director
Lots of credit is being given to Minecraft’s director Jared Hess for the nonsense humor and over-the-top fun performances in the film. He was not the usual suspect to helm a blockbuster, having cut his teeth on cult comedies like Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre. Fortunately, The Sims movie is also on the hands of someone with off-beat sensibilities, filmmaker Kate Herron.
She was responsible for half of the first season of Netflix comedy Sex Education and the entire first season of Loki, Marvel’s highest-rated series to date, where she completely departed from their usual aesthetic language and presented costumes, set design, effects and score that came together in an immersive world unlike anything else in the Marvel Cinematic universe. As a writer, she showed her excellent campiness (and musical taste) in an episode of Doctor Who:
https://youtu.be/FhrE8nI782A?feature=shared
The Sims has always prided itself on being weird and Herron can certainly bring that forth.
Barbie Connection
Perhaps where The Sims will set itself apart from A Minecraft Movie will be relying a lot less on CGI. LuckyChap, the company behind the live-action Barbie is producing the film, including Barbie herself, Margot Robbie; Josey McNamara, Roy Lee and Tom Ackerley also produce it. They have the expertise of being giant pratical sets that can make Willow Creek or any other Sims world really pop on-screen.
Behind the scenes promotional sttill from “Barbie” (2023), by Warner Bros. Pictures.
We have no idea if Robbie will be in front of the cameras – she does produce pictures she doesn’t star in, like Saltburn and Promising Young Woman. Still, she can rock the dark hair!
Margot Robbie as Annie in “Terminal” (2018). Promotional image by RLJE Films.
Search for a Star
If Margot Robbie decides to only produce the film, they’ll probably still need to attach a name-star to the movie. Chris Pratt voiced Mario, Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves beefed up the Sonic sequels’ casts and Jack Black and Jason Momoa were no strangers to starring films that made hundreds of million on the box-office before Minecraft.
Given The Sims fanbase has lots of girls and women and LuckyChap projects are usually female-led, a comic counterpart to Jack Black could be Anna Faris, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rebel Wilson or Tina Fey.
What about Bella Goth? Is she going to be in her 20s? Jenna Ortega really has the Goth look down. Is she already older, married, with a teenage daughter and a son? Sofía Vergara is probably the first name to come to mind. But we don’t have an official confirmation on the story yet, so casting, at this point, is pure speculation.
The Sims movie already has a production company and studio attached, the backing of a gigantic video game company, very experienced producers and a proven director. It’s very likely that, given how hot the videogame-to-movie-theater pipeline is right now, we should get a release date announcement soon, so casting can begin.
Expect a faithful adaptation, full of lore and memes, leaning more on comedy and quirkness, with at least a big name female actor leading, probably someone with a comedic background, and plenty of pratical sets. It’s likely a priority for Amazon MGM and EA Games and, since it’s been greenlit already, it should start shooting no later than 2026. Post-production takes at least a year, so release is at least two to three years away. Still, we should be getting a lot more news this very year, as soon as casting starts.
Comment below or in out Social media who you would likely to play iconic Sims characters and which Sims moment could be this film’s Chicken Jockey.
EA has a brand new Sims 4 Laundry List – expect a Game Patch next week!
The Sims Team and Electronic Arts have just published a brand new Sims 4 Laundry List. Consisting of top community voted bugs, issues and concerns that should be addressed and fixed in the upcoming Sims 4 Update.
The latest Sims 4 Laundry List is here, and promises to fix several bugs and glitches. Specifically mostly around gameplay. If you’ve been looking to know what’s been happening with the corrupt Sims 4 Save Game files and weather indoors, there’s a first round of fixes expected to happen sometime soon. However, no guarantees for that happening in the next update.
See everything getting fixed in the Laundry List below:
Hi Simmers!
Welcome to the Laundry List where we’ll share a list of the top community concerns that we’re currently investigating and hope to resolve. This is only a list of top topics with upcoming fixes; there are more topics reported by players that are not listed here and are still being worked on. Thank you for your continued reports and votes on what issues you’re experiencing.
Here’s the list of the top community concerns we’re investigating for our next update:
Our team continues to investigate other community concerns for future fixes. Please note that some topics can be complicated to replicate and require an extended investigation on our end, so even though we are actively reviewing, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll have an immediate fix for it in the upcoming patch. This includes the following top voted issues:
Thanks for all your patience and valuable help in reporting! Please continue sharing with us any issues you’re experiencing on The Sims 4 EA Forums. We’ll continue to check in, and together we can make this game the best that it can be.
Happy Simming!
Next Sims 4 Update Release
If we were to follow the pattern of previous Sims 4 Update releases, the next Sims 4 Update is expected to drop around May 1st. Conveniently that’s when three official Sims 4 Kits are also set to be released!
What are your thoughts on the latest Sims 4 Laundry List? As always, stay tuned to Sims Community to be the first to know when the upcoming Sims 4 Update drops!
Paralives just showed some behind the scenes toddler animations via Twitter/X and they are really fun to watch. Down below you can see the full video preview shared on X. We also covered more behind the scenes footage which you can find here. If you like taking care of toddlers in games, this update is for you.
There are a bunch of new animations like picking up a toddler from the floor or putting them in a high chair. Once they’re in the chair, they can sit there quietly, eat food, or make a huge mess with it. Sometimes they refuse to eat at all and just cry in the chair. It’s kind of funny and also a little too real.
Floor Animations
There are also some really sweet gameplay moments. Adults can hug the toddlers or tickle them, and the toddlers laugh and have fun. They can also watch TV while sitting on the floor or get up and do a little dance. The dancing one is super cute. More gameplay features can be found here.
Bath Animations
There are bath animations too. You can put the toddler in the tub and wash them. But of course sometimes they throw a tantrum and don’t want to be cleaned at all.
Stair Animations
One of the coolest parts is that toddlers can now go up stairs by themselves. They do it slowly and kind of wobbly but it’s adorable to watch.
Overall the new animations make toddlers in Paralives feel more lively. They are messy, funny, and sometimes a little wild, just like real kids. It’s going to make playing with families way more interesting than just a crib bound object.
