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The Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack: Overview & Build

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The Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack: Overview & Build

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.

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!

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Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack Object Overview

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
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Object Review

Let’s have a closer look at all the new objects that come with this Sims 4 Cat Café CC Pack from SixamCC!

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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!

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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.

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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.

My Purrfect Cat Café Early Access Download

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? (Community Poll)

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What is the Best World in The Sims 4? (Community Poll)

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?

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#1: Oasis Springs

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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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”.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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.

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#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…).

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#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.

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#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.

TIME TO VOTE: What is the Best World in The Sims 4?

Vote below for which world you think is the best world in The Sims 4! You can pick up to two worlds of your choice.

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What type of world do you think is coming next, and what real world areas do you think it will be inspired by? Sound off below and follow Sims Community for updates on any upcoming worlds!

A Day In The Life of InZOI: My ZOI Routine

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A Day In The Life of InZOI: My ZOI Routine

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.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Mods: 12 Game-Changing Addons

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The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Mods: 12 Game-Changing Addons

From Side Hustle to Simoleon Empire!

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!

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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.

130 New Small Business Logos  

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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.

Get the Logos Mod Here

Higher Business Activity Limit

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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?

Get the Mod Here

Komorebi-Inspired Customer Activities

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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.

Check Out The Mod!

Tend Activity Expanded  

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Stalls that actually get manned? Groundbreaking.  

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.

Get the Tend Mod Here!

Choose Painting Style (Easel Picker Mod) 

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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.

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Ring Alarm with Notification  

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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.

Get the Ring Alarm Mod

Beauty Salon & Makeover Mod (Mini-Mod v2.2)

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Style, sass, and Simoleons—yes please.

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.

Download the Mini Mod!

Club & Business Activity Expanded  

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216 new activities = a whole lotta options.  

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.

Get the Business Activity Expanded Mod

Tattoo Paint Mode Mask Remover

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Fix the dreaded tattoo stencilling nightmare.

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.

Get Inked Right

More Selectable Icons for Clubs & Brands 

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Logos, but make it aesthetic.  

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.

More Icons Mod

Small Business Do Not Close 

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Your 24/7 doughnut shop just got real.  

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?

Stay Open All Night!

Functional Compact Payment Terminal 

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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.

Upgrade Your Register!

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. 

Now go out there and make those Simoleons rain.

The Sims 4 Update: April 29th, 2025 Patch Notes

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The Sims 4 Update: April 29th, 2025 Patch Notes

EA drops a new Sims 4 Update across platforms!

There’s a new The Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac and Console platforms Xbox and Playstation. Both preparing the game for the upcoming release of new Sims 4 Kits coming this Thursday, as well as fixing several bugs and glitches primarily for the gameplay experience.

Find everything that’s been improved and fixed in the official patch notes below.

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The Pre Kits Update

Installing the Latest Sims 4 Update

You can get the latest The Sims 4 Update on the following official launchers and platforms:

  • PC: EA App, Origin, Steam, Epic Games
  • Mac: Origin, Steam
  • Playstation: PS4 and PS5
  • Xbox: Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S

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.

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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).
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What’s your experience been like downloading the latest Sims 4 Update? Join the comments below!

A First Look at the Beautiful New Paralives Town

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A First Look at the Beautiful New Paralives Town

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.

A photo of the Paralives Town

Let’s dive into how Paralives is creating their vibrant, explorable world.

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.

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Colour coded map of Paralives showing the different districts. ©Paralives

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.

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A to scale view of the Paralives town map. ©Paralives

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.

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Paralives town inspiration for the old town. ©Paralives

Industrial

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.

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Paralives town inspiration for the industrial neighbourhood. ©Paralives

A spotlight on the first Paralives town house

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.”

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The first sketch of a Paralives town house. ©Paralives

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.

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Paralives town inspiration for the town houses. ©Paralives

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.

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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.

Learn more about the game updates as they happen by joining Paralives on Patreon!

We also have some other updates from Paralives news, have a look at all our previous posts on the topic here.

EA announces The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits

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EA announces The Sims 4 Restoration Workshop, Golden Years and Kitchen Clutter Kits

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.

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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:

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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.

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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.”

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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The Sims 4 Kits: Kitchen Clutter

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.”

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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!

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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!

InZOI Update: New Items in Build and CAZ (April 29th, 2025 Patch Notes)

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InZOI Update: New Items in Build and CAZ (April 29th, 2025 Patch Notes)

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.

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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:

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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!

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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!

What Does the Minecraft Movie Success Mean for The Sims Movie?

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What Does the Minecraft Movie Success Mean for The Sims Movie?

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.

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Collage featuring promotional stills from “A Minecfart Movie” (2025) and The Sims 4™ Cottage Living (2021).

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.

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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.

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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.

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Lots of Lore

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.

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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.

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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.

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Kate Herron. SOURCE: Kate Herron’s Instagram feed. (09/18/2024)

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:

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Sofía Vergara. SOURCE: Sofía Vergara’s Instagram feed. (08/24/2022)

The Sims Movie Final Thoughts

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.

The Sims 4 Laundry List: Fixes Coming In Next Update (April 24th, 2025)

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The Sims 4 Laundry List: Fixes Coming In Next Update (April 24th, 2025)

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.

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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:

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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!

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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!

Toddlers in Paralives Get New Animations and Zero Chill

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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.

High Chair Animations

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

New InZOI Update: Patch Notes (April 22nd, 2025)

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New InZOI Update: Patch Notes (April 22nd, 2025)

Gameplay tunings, fixes and improvements this time around for InZOI!

Video game publisher Krafton has issued a brand new InZOI Update for Windows PC players on April 22nd. The new patch adds numerous tunings to Zoi’s emotions during dialogues, improvements to Karma interactions and crash stability improvements.

You can install the latest InZOI update simply by opening up your Steam launcher and checking for a brand new game update. Find out everything fixed in the patch notes below:

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InZOI Update Patch Notes

Patch Date: April 22nd, 2025
Game Version: 20250422.2471.W

Gameplay Update

  • Conversation now reflects Zoi’s Primary Emotion

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Previously, Zoi’s conversations were primarily influenced by personality traits and chemistry with others. We’ve improved the system so that when a Zoi experiences one of 22 intense emotional states—such as euphoria, rage, or despair—their dialogue and behaviour now reflect that emotional context more naturally.

[Targeted Emotions] Excitement / Joy / Enthusiasm / Ecstasy / Elation / Laughter / Hysterical Laughter / Euphoria / Anger / Rage / Irritation / Discomfort / Displeasure / Humiliation / Embarrassment / Confusion / Fear / Dread / Surprise / Despair / Depression / Shock

This change reduces awkward interactions that don’t match a Zoi’s emotional state. Now, when a Zoi is experiencing an intense emotion, their reactions will reflect it in a more immersive way. When emotions are less heightened, conversations will continue to flow naturally based on day-to-day chemistry between Zois.
You may also notice more intense or even aggressive behavior when Zois are overwhelmed by strong emotions. To keep things balanced, we plan to introduce systems in future updates that help Zois calm down more naturally.

Karma Interaction Improvements

1) Psycat Alerts Disabled

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Psycat alerts that appeared when the city’s karma level declined will no longer be shown. This change is intended to reduce the feeling of unnecessary judgment during negative situations and help players stay immersed.

2) Karma Rating Criteria Adjusted

[inZOI Team’s Comment] We’ve revised the evaluation scale from “slightly bad or lower / normal or higher” to “bad or lower / good”. This adjustment helps prevent overly frequent negative evaluations caused by minor fluctuations.

3) Reduced Frequency of Karma Choice Prompts

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Karma-related choices were appearing too often and interrupting the natural flow of gameplay. We’ve reduced their frequency to allow for a smoother, less disruptive experience.

4) New Conditions for Karma-Related Interactions

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Karma interactions will now consider a Zoi’s emotional state and relationship dynamics, resulting in more immersive and context-aware dialogue.

5) 50% Decrease in Karma Interaction Selection Rate

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Karma-related interactions were occurring too frequently, sometimes triggering behaviour that felt out of place. We’ve decreased the selection rate by 50%, allowing karma changes to progress more gradually and in line with the game’s overall pacing.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

  • Fixed an Issue where time continued to pass if the “Play as Existing Family” option was selected in ghost mode and the “No Household Members” popup was left open.
  • Fixed an issue where pregnancy attempts were incorrectly handled when the household has 7 members.
  • Fixed an issue where MY Textures applied to walls, floors, or ceilings were displayed with incorrect materials.
  • Fixed an issue where applying a building preset containing deleted or missing AI textures did not properly remove the unavailable textures.

Ambition/Goal

  • Fixed an issue where only certain dialogue options were counted toward the “Have a Positive Conversation” mission.

Career and Interaction

  • Fixed an issue where a married NPC with jobs would automatically change back into their work uniform even after manually changing clothes.
  • Fixed an issue where Zois would automatically switch to their rabbit hole work uniform even outside of working hours.
  • Fixed an issue where queuing the “Propose Marriage” interaction with a Zoi in a set relationship would trigger moving in without completing the marriage.

Crash Fixes

  • Fixed a crash that could occur when editing color or material during Build or Create a Zoi mode.

[inZOI Team’s Comment] Alongside this fix, we’ve updated the way textures are sorted. All imported textures will now be added to the bottom of the list in descending order. Previously used textures will also follow this rule. For convenience, newly imported textures will now automatically scroll into view and be focused in the list. We hope this helps improve usability.

  • Fixed a crash that could occur when deleting a 3D print mesh while the Zoi was wearing a 3D print accessory in Build Mode.

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 latest InZOI Update drop? Let us know in the comments below!

Looking Back At The Sims 2 FreeTime Hobbies

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Looking Back At The Sims 2 FreeTime Hobbies

How does The Sims 2 FreeTime compare to The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies?

I try my hardest not to compare The Sims packs from one generation to another. I recognize that each game has its own philosophy and scope and systems. I understand that the designers don’t want to ever create a pack that is 1:1 to a pack from a previous generation. However, I think we really need to talk about the implications they have thrust upon themselves by naming the most recent expansion The Sims 4 Businesses & HOBBIES, especially when compared to the hobbies system in The Sims 2 FreeTime.

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It’s a poorly titled pack. We all know this. We can all admit this. Yes, it’s an amazing expansion that has brought a ton of wonderful features to The Sims 4. That said, including the word Hobbies in the title is an incredibly odd choice. Truthfully, the game added one hobby, pottery. Tattooing and candy making are not hobbies. They just aren’t. 

They could have justified having hobbies in the title by introducing a new system to the game surrounding skills, like they did in The Sims 2 FreeTime, but they didn’t do that either. The new skill classes and skill mastery perks are not enough to justify the expansion pack title. 

With all that said, let’s take a look back at The Sims 2 FreeTime hobbies system.

Hobby Enthusiasm

Hobby Enthusiasm was a new feature that separated each activity in the game into one of ten different categories. As your sims took part in these activities, their enthusiasm for that hobby type would increase. As their enthusiasm increased, new perks would unlock for them. These perks will be explained more in-depth later on, but they featured things like fitness sims being able to make protein shakes, nature sims being able to catch and collect different bugs, and cuisine sims being able to take part in cooking competitions on the unlocked secret lot. 

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Every hobby also shared similar or identical perks such as reading about the hobby in magazines or being “in the zone” when their enthusiasm reached the maximum for that type. 

Sims were able to build enthusiasm for any number of hobby types at the same time; you weren’t limited in what they could focus on. If your sim didn’t partake in that hobby’s activities for a while, their enthusiasm meter would slowly drop similarly to personal relationships.

A feature that players both loved and hated was that each sim upon creation was randomly assigned a predestined hobby. Sims build enthusiasm for their predestined hobby faster than others and lose it more slowly. I personally enjoyed the randomness of this feature, but plenty of players wanted the ability to choose it for themselves.

Ten Hobbies

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The hobby system contained ten different hobby types with all activities in the game being distributed among each. The ten categories were:

  • Cuisine
  • Film and Literature
  • Tinkering
  • Sports
  • Music and Dance
  • Fitness
  • Arts and crafts
  • Science
  • Games
  • Nature

Shared Unlocks

Each hobby had a list of different interactions and activities that could be unlocked as a sim increased their enthusiasm level. A lot of these perks are shared between the different hobbies, but flavored for their type.

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1Talk About “Hobby”
2Read “Hobby” Section in Newspaper
3Subscribe to “Hobby” Magazine
4Browse Web About “Hobby”
5Visit Secret Lot For “Hobby”
6Share “Hobby” Tips With Sim
7Blog About “Hobby”
8None (Unique Interactions Only)
9Instruct In “Hobby”
10Be “In the Zone”

Unique Unlocks

Aside from the above shared unlocks, certain hobby types had unique ones as well.

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3Serve Chip Platter
5Serve Cheese Platter
8Serve Appetizer Platter
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3Participate in Book Club
Fitness
3Go Jogging
5Drink Protein Shake
Nature
3Go Hiking
5Collect More Bugs
8Collect Even More Bugs
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3Search for Constellations
5Search for Planets
8Search for UFOs

My favorite of these unique unlocks is from the nature hobby. Sims are able to hunt and collect bugs of three types: beetles, butterflies, and spiders. As they increase their hobby enthusiasm for nature, they unlock the ability to collect more and more of these in an actual collection. It’s a framed object your sim can place in their house, and when viewed, it shows you the different ones you have collected so far.

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Secret Hobby Lots

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Once a sim achieves level 5 enthusiasm in a hobby, they unlock access to a hidden community lot specifically geared towards further building that hobby. Most of these lots feature items the player otherwise only has access to once they unlock it themselves by reaching a high level in a certain career type. This makes these fun, unique items more accessible to players without needing to always play through certain careers or by cheating.

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Two of the hidden lots also feature special competitions that your sims can take part in to try and win some money. The Cuisine hobby lot features a cooking competition and the Music and Dance hobby lot features a dance competition.

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In The Zone

Once a sim reaches level 10 enthusiasm in any hobby type they unlock the ability to “Be In The Zone.” Whenever the sim partakes in an activity of that hobby type, the perk activates. Once they’re in the zone they’ll emit a white aura around them until they stop that activity. While a sim is in the zone, they build skills faster, create objects faster, and their needs drop slower. 

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Some hobbies also feature fun little visuals and sounds when a sim is in the zone. For instance, sims who are in the zone when playing basketball will hear cheering sound effects as if they’re playing in a stadium. Sims in the zone when playing an instrument or doing ballet will have a spotlight over them as if they’re performing in a theatre. Sims in the zone while reading will hear different musical tracks based on the genre of book being read.

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This is one of the perks recently introduced in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies as a skill mastery perk, but with some differences. Unlike in The Sims 2 FreeTime, the perk in The Sims 4 freezes a sim’s needs instead of slowing their decrease. Sadly, it doesn’t allow them to build skills faster or create items faster. While it does still emit a white glowing aura around a sim in the zone, it doesn’t feature any other visuals or sounds when doing certain activities like in The Sims 2 FreeTime.

Final Reflections

After looking at the depth of the hobby system in The Sims 2 FreeTime, it makes me even more disappointed with the word hobbies being included in the title of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies. With the amount of skills and activities there are in The Sims 4 compared to the much fewer skills and talents in Sims 2, they could have created a system even more detailed and rich. Instead, all we got was a handful of skill mastery perks and the skill classes. They really should have workshopped the expansion pack title some more and went a different route with it.

Explore More

Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Guides
Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Official Site
Sims 2 Legacy Collection

The Sims and EA are investigating InZOI’s Game Launch

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The Sims and EA are investigating InZOI’s Game Launch

The official survey from EA is researching into the success of Krafton’s new life simulation game.

Almost a hundred questions about InZOI. Electronic Arts and The Sims Team definitely want to know what’s behind the success story of InZOI, the new life simulation game on the market from publisher Krafton. Which managed to sell over 1 million copies in just under a week after its initial Early Access release!

EA really wants to know what made life simulation players, and their own player base, try out InZOI. Including a detailed research survey which includes tens of questions revolving around InZOI, its features and player base collection analysis.

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Down below we’ve included screenshots of all the important questions shared from the survey, including the full official survey link which is active at the moment.

InZOI Research Survey by The Sims Labs and EA

I took the official EA InZOI Research survey myself and counted over 90 questions which revolved around the game’s launch and features. The survey includes detailed questions and comparisons between InZOI and The Sims 4. From existing comparing systems like Canvas from InZOI and The Gallery from The Sims 4, Clothing and Graphics comparisons and more.

The research survey also gives optional questions about player’s nationality, sexuality and gender. Assuming that EA is collecting data for this The Sims Labs research, it could be possible that they’re inspired to take some of the features from InZOI into The Sims Franchise.

We often talk how both games can co-exist in their own lane. This could be the very first step of that positive competition in the life simulation game market that could, in the end, enhance both products to their maximum potential.

I highlighted some of the most interesting questions from the InZOI research survey in the gallery below:

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You can choose to participate in EA’s official InZOI Research Survey by clicking the button down below. Do note that the survey is highly detailed, meaning that it’ll take more than several minutes to complete.

Take the official InZOI Survey from EA!

It’s not known how long this survey will be open for. But since both InZOI and The Sims are planned to stick around for years to come, I’m sure it won’t be the first research survey either.

What are your thoughts on the latest InZOI research survey? Stay tuned to all things The Sims and InZOI right here on Sims Community!

InZOI Update: April 15th, 2025 Patch Notes

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InZOI Update: April 15th, 2025 Patch Notes

Krafton releases big improvements for Build Mode Camera, lighting & shadows and more!

A new InZOI Update has been released on April 15th, 2025 for Windows PC players. The v0.1.5 update release includes a free Graphics Update revamp, along with free camera for Build Mode. InZOI characters also look now more alive with brand now shadow casting features in the game options.

How to Install the InZOI Update

The InZOI Update can be easily downloaded through the Steam launcher. Simply open the launcher and check for new updates through the right click on the game (if you haven’t enabled automatic downloads already). Since Mods are officially coming to InZOI later this Spring, you don’t have to worry yet about keeping your InZOI Mods up to date.

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April 15th, 2025 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 15th, 2025 at 10:00 (UTC)
Game Version: 20250414.2252.W

Gameplay Update

Improvements of Build Mode default camera and addition of free camera

Default camera – improved usability for camera movement and rotation

Free camera – added free camera for Build Mode where players who are used to WASD control can use conveniently

Improved In-game character appearance: Light shadow casting update

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Shadow casting effects have been applied to both outdoor streetlights and indoor lights, delivering a more natural and realistic graphical experience.

We hope this update addresses long-standing feedback regarding the visual inconsistency between characters viewed in the Character Studio and those seen during gameplay. 

Due to optimization limitations, this feature was not implemented during the initial development phase. However, in response to continued player feedback, we have introduced shadow casting as part of our ongoing improvements. Further enhancements are expected with an upcoming engine update scheduled for this summer. Please note that enabling shadow casting may impact performance depending on your hardware. 

We recommend referring to the detailed settings guide below to adjust the feature according to your system environment.We remain committed to carefully listening to your feedback and continuously pursuing meaningful improvements.

1) Enable streetlight shadows

– Effect: When night falls, shadows appear beneath streetlights, making characters and surrounding environments appear more natural and realistic. All streetlight lamps placed throughout the city have shadow casting enabled by default, allowing for a more immersive nighttime experience

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– How to apply: This feature is enabled by default

　ㄴYou can toggle it on or off by navigating to Options > Graphics > Custom > Streetlight Shadows

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　ㄴPerformance impact: During nighttime, when streetlights are illuminated and shadows are rendered, a slight decrease in performance may occur

2) Enabling furniture lighting shadow

– Effect: Shadow casting options have been added to certain indoor lighting, including ceiling lights and floor lamps. When these lights are turned on, realistic shadows are cast beneath characters and furniture according to the light direction.

This enhancement significantly improves environmental atmosphere and immersion, allowing in-game visuals to better match the high-quality appearance seen in the Character Studio.

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– How to apply: By default, this setting is disabled. You can activate shadows individually by selecting the desired ceiling or floor lamp in Build Mode

ㄴ Build Mode (I) > Select Light > Lighting Shadows (Off) > Turn On

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ㄴ Performance impact: Enabling shadows for multiple lights placed in proximity may result in a noticeable performance drop

3) Realistic shadow option

– Effect: A new option has been added that allows players to maximize shadow quality. When enabled, shadows will appear sharper and more detailed, enhancing the overall visual realism of the game.

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– How to apply: This setting is disabled by default and can be rendered through the following path

ㄴ Option > Graphics > Preset > Custom > Realistic Shadows (Off) > On

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ㄴ Performance impact: Enabling this option may affect gameplay performance. Please adjust the setting according to your PC specifications

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

  • Fixed an issue preventing players from resuming gameplay

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] An issue was identified where game progress was not properly saved under certain conditions, preventing players from resuming gameplay.

This occurred due to the ESC key failing to exit Map Mode as intended, and the transition to the lobby proceeding before the save process had fully completed—occasionally resulting in corrupted save files.

To address this, we have updated the ESC key functionality to correctly exit Map Mode and revised the transition logic to ensure it occurs only after the save has been successfully completed.

  • Improved so that a Zoi’s lifespan is changed each time the game is resumed, preventing repeated deaths at the same age
  • Fixed an issue where Zois would not die in fires immediately or were unable to use stairs and fire extinguishers during fire incidents
  • Fixed an issue where certain objects were missing after reverting to a default lot
  • Fixed an issue where locked doors and windows could not be replaced after adjusting platform height on apartment lots

Ambition/Goal

  • Resolved an issue where certain goals in the “Notorious Villain” ambition were not completing
  • Fixed an issue where certain goals (Partners in Love, Nation’s Sweetheart) in the “Pursuit of Love” ambition were not being counted correctly
  • Fixed an issue where certain goals (Philanthropist) in the community contribution ambition were not properly counted
  • Corrected the lot price display text for the “Financial Success” ambition

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] As progress for this ambition is determined solely by the lot value—excluding the cost of furniture and buildings when relocating—the in-game text has been revised to clearly communicate this condition.

Career and Interaction

  • Fixed an issue where the third rank of non-interactive (rabbit hole) careers could not be reached

   ※ [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Addressed an issue in both Dowon and Bliss Bay where experience points were not properly accumulating after the second rank

  • Removed the Karma Requirement for Animal Feeding Interactions

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Previously, feeding interactions with cats and pandas in the City Appearance feature were only available when a certain Karma condition was met. 

This requirement has now been removed, allowing players to interact and feed animals at any time. This interaction was originally intended to serve as a “positive action” to help improve neutral Karma. 

However, we have revised this design, as it did not align well with the actual gameplay patterns of inZOI players.

  • Fixed an issue where conversation interactions were unavailable while Zois were riding a vehicle

UI/UX

  • Improved sorting so that player-created households are now displayed at the top of the family list
  • Fixed an issue where Zois became unresponsive, and the UI failed to display during furniture crafting interactions
  • Corrected the mismatch between UI display and actual behavior for vertical camera movement in default camera mode

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] The key bindings for vertical movement were changed from Q: Up / E: Down to E: Up / Q: Down to match the on-screen UI display.

  • Fixed an issue where the mouse hover function behaves abnormally after using certain features within the Canvas upload pop-up

Canvas

  • Fixed an issue where accessories created using the 3D Printing feature could not be uploaded to Canvas

Crash Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where crashes could occur intermittently under specific conditions
  • Added a crash warning popup for Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs

[Official Comment from the inZOI Team] This popup notifies players of potential unexpected crashes when using Intel 13th or 14th Gen processors. 

Please refer to the FAQ for more information.

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 is your experience like with the latest InZOI Update drop? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for all things InZOI!

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