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The Sims 4 Get to Work is now available Worldwide! (Press Release + FAQ)

Jovan

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April 2, 2015

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–It’s time to get to work in The Sims™ 4. Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) announced that The Sims 4 Get to Work* is now available on PC and Mac in North America. In this first expansion pack for The Sims 4, players can deepen their relationships with their Sims by actively controlling them in three new careers (Doctor, Detective and Scientist) as well as creating and customizing their own Sim retail business.

In the three all-new careers, players will actively control their Sims’ decisions throughout the workday. They will meet fellow co-workers, explore the new career venues and decide whether to work toward that next promotion or wreak havoc on the workplace.

Start saving lives as a Doctor – take your Sims to work at the Hospital to examine patients, run x-rays, make diagnoses, perform surgeries and even deliver babies. Doctors will also make house calls to visit sick Sims. Sims can become sick through close interactions with other ill Sims and find relief by ordering medication.

Solve crimes as a Detective – your Sims will start their days at the Police Station to pick up new cases. Then they’ll be dispatched to crime scenes where they will gather evidence, track clues and collect witness statements in order to identify suspects and make arrests. Back at the Police Station they can search suspects, take their mug shots and fingerprints; even interrogate them in hopes of a confession. Sims in the Detective career can also patrol the streets and issue tickets to neighborhood menaces.

Climb the inventive heights as a Scientist – develop your Sims’ analytical mastermind to craft diabolical creations such as the Cloning Machine or the SimRay, which gives Scientists the ability to freeze other Sims, control their minds and transform objects. Scientist Sims can also create the ElectroFlux Wormhole Generator to whisk themselves away to Sixam, the mysterious home world of fan-favorite Aliens, who make a much anticipated return to The Sims 4.

In addition, players can run their own retail business by purchasing or creating a retail location, designing the store front and selecting what items to sell. Players can set prices, hire and manage employees, customize uniforms and work to make the final sale. From clothing boutiques to art galleries, or bakeries to bookstores, there is no limit to the type of retail business that can be created. Also new are the Photography and Baking skills that give Sims new things to learn, new things to do and achieve and new creations to sell.

The Sims 4 Get to Work is rated ‘T’ for Teen by the ESRB and available on PC and Mac for $39.99 at various retail stores and for digital download. For more information, please visit www.TheSims.com/get-to-work.

*REQUIRES THE SIMS 4 GAME (SOLD SEPARATELY).

About The Sims

For more than a decade, The Sims™ has entertained millions of people across the globe and has made an indelible footprint on the interactive world. A world-renowned interactive entertainment phenomenon, The Sims has sold 175 million units to date and continues to enhance its rich multi-platform portfolio with offerings that inspire creativity and reach one of the broadest audiences in gaming. TheSims evolves its appeal by delivering gameplay experiences that are current, compelling and above all, entertaining. A microcosm of society, The Sims gives players the ability to play with life by creating and controlling virtual lives and telling meaningful stories. Hundreds of millions of players’ creations have been shared and downloaded by one of the most active player communities in the world. With a variety of unique gameplay themes, engaging content and collaborations with top brands and artists, there is something for everyone to love in The Sims and to play anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice. For more information aboutThe Sims, visit www.TheSims.com.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the world.

In fiscal year 2014, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA SPORTS, The Sims, Dragon Age, Plants vs. Zombies and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sims 4 Get to Work?

The Sims 4 Get to Work is the first expansion pack we’re releasing for The Sims 4. It introduces three all-new active careers: Doctor, Detective and Scientist as well as the ability to create, customize and manage your own Sims retail business.

Do I need to own The Sims 4 game to play The Sims 4 Get to Work?

Yes, The Sims 4 game is required to install and play The Sims 4 Get to Work.

When will The Sims 4 Get to Work be available?

The Sims 4 Get to Work will be available starting March 31, 2015 in North America. Please check your local TheSims.com website for your local release date.

Do I need to purchase the PC and Mac versions separately?

Just like The Sims 4 game, one purchase gets you both the PC and Mac versions.

Will The Sims 4 release on as a physical disc?

Yes, you’ll be able to buy a physical disc for the PC version of The Sims 4 Get to Work. Within the box version, there will be a code included which will enable you to download the game on both PC and Mac through Origin™.

How do I change a lot so I can build a retail store in it?

When you’re setting up any unowned lot, click on the Lot Info Panel at the top center of the screen when in Build Mode, and change it to Retail.

Will you be able to design your own clothing/patterns/designs for items in the store?

You can design your own outfits by combining different styles in Create A Sim and dressing up a Mannequin for your store.

How do I find clues as a Detective?

When you’re at a crime scene, you can find clues around the scene and investigate them. You can also click on the floor and use the interaction “Search for Clues” – it’ll send out a pulse and highlight interactable objects within range.

How do I get to the crime scene from the Police Station?

You can get to a crime scene by interacting with the Crime Map at the Police Station.

Do I need to pay family members to work at my business?

Everyone in your household shares the same income from the business, so you don’t need to pay them separately.

Can I own and operate multiple retail stores?

Yes, you can. Though they won’t operate unless they’re staffed, so you’ll need to make sure you spend time at each of them.

How do I get to the Alien world?

You can get there by going through the Scientist Career and building an Electroflux Wormhole Generator, or you can max out your Rocket Science skill and upgrade the Rocket with the Wormhole Generator.

Can I visit the Hospital, Science Lab or Police Station if I’m not part of that career?

The Police Station and Science Lab are only able to be visited if you’re a Detective or Scientist respectively, but if your Sim is pregnant you can give birth at the Hospital.

What are the PC minimum system requirements for The Sims 4 Get to Work?

PC System Requirements

MINIMUM OS: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, or Windows 8.1

CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent)

RAM: At least 2 GB RAM

DISC DRIVE: DVD ROM drive required for installation only

HARD DRIVE: At least 2 GB of free space (12 GB if installing with The Sims 4) with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games

VIDEO: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better

DIRECTX: DirectX 9.0c compatible

SOUND CARD: DirectX 9.0c Compatible

INPUT: Keyboard and Mouse

ONLINE REQUIREMENTS: Internet connection required for product activation.

What are the MAC minimum system requirements for The Sims 4 Get to Work?

Macintosh System Requirements

MINIMUM OS: Mac OS® X 10.7.5 (Lion)

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Processor or better

RAM: At least 4 GB RAM

HARD DRIVE: At least 2 GB of free space (12 GB if installing with The Sims 4) with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games

VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro or better. Video RAM of 256MB or better

INPUT: Keyboard and Mouse

ONLINE REQUIREMENTS: Internet connection required for product activation.

What is The Sims 4 Get to Work rated?

The Sims 4 Get to Work is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. Please check your local TheSims.com website

The Sims 4 Get to Work: Official Live Broadcast (Replay)

Jovan

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April 2, 2015

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The Sims 4 Get to Work: Official Live Broadcast (Replay)

The Sims Team has announced that they’ll be broadcasting The Sims 4 Get to Work live on their Twitch channel.

You can watch the live broadcast down below which starts today (April 2nd) at 12PM PST (9PM GMT +01) and we’ll make sure to post a replay of the broadcast after it’s over.

Replay

The Sims 4 Get to Work: Selfies 101

Jovan

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April 1, 2015

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The Sims Studio always gives their best to keep up with the latest World Trends, and The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack is no exception!

This Pack allows your Sims to discover the magical World of: SELFIES!

You heard that correctly; Sims can now take Selfies of themselves, others or together (2 Sims). Click on the Phone Icon on the bottom and select Entertainment > Take Selfie.

You’ll be greeted with a Photography User Interface that has tons of options.

Switch Orientation
Take Photo
Turn off Flash
Drag to rotate your Sim (1 Sim feature only)

Switch Orientation flips your Camera view to Horizontal and Vertical.

The ”Drag to rotate” slider allows your Sim to rotate for 360°, letting you find the perfect angle.

To move the camera left and right, click on any part of the screen once and when you’re ready to lock your camera position, click again.

You can take selfies by clicking the Camera icon or by pressing C. Once you’re done with taking selfies you can exit by clicking the X button. Sims will change their Selfie poses each time you exit and start using the Selfie feature again. There are about 4-5 different poses and a couple of changes you might notice on your Sim’s face.

On the left side of the User Interface there are 10 filters available to decorate your Selfie: Grayscale, Sepia, Oversaturate, Undersaturate, Vignette, White Vignette, Invert, Warm, Cool, Bright, Dark.

Taking a picture of yourself isn’t that fun when there’s someone else to do it for you! To take a photo of another Sim, click on the Phone > Entertainment > Take Photo Of.. which will bring up the list of all nearby Sims. Once you select your desired Sim you’re able to take photos!

Your Sim can also take photos with someone! Just select Phone > Entertainment > Take Photo With.. and select your desired Sim nearby.

Just like Selfies, both Take Photo Of and Take Photo With interactions will show a different pose on your Sim(s) each time you bring up this interaction.

Your Selfies and Photos will be stored in your Sim’s inventory that you can place anywhere on the wall. The quality of your photos will vary depending on your Photography Skill.

The Sims 4 Mod: Use Telescope as Observatory

Jovan

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April 1, 2015

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The Sims 4 Mod: Use Telescope as Observatory

This Mod has been brought to you by Mod The Sims member – Esmeralda!

Here’s a space-saving alternative to that enormous Observatory that’s too big to fit comfortably on many lots. The Observatory is okay for some purposes, but why the game ONLY included that huge monster and not a normal telescope or two as well, I can’t imagine.

It uses the mesh of the Expensive Telescope from The Sims 2, and has a 2-tile footprint as opposed to the 25-tile footprint of the Observatory. It’s found in the Activities section of Buy Mode, in the Knowledge area where the Observatory is, and costs 1000 simoleons. It comes three colours: its original white texture, black, and blue with a space galaxy graphic.

Click on the picture below to download this Mod! (Requires MTS Registration)

Click Here for more information on how to install Custom Content and Mods!

The Sims 4 Get to Work: Neighborhoods Overview

Jovan

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April 1, 2015

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The Sims 4 Get to Work: Neighborhoods Overview

The Sims 4 Get to Work comes with 4 brand new Neighborhoods – Magnolia Promenade, 2 Career Neighborhoods and an Alien World!

Magnolia Promenade

Magnolia Promenade can be easily found in the Worlds section, even though it’s not actually a World since it’s only a single Neighborhood with 4 lots (one of them is empty).

This Neighborhood is made specially for Sims interested in shopping and selling, meaning that those who are interested in opening a business should do so in this Neigbhorhood as it’s environment will fit with any business theme you try to build.

Career Neighborhoods

There are 2 Career Neighborhoods with this Expansion Pack. Each Neighborhood can be accessed only when it’s time for your Sims to Get to Work (see what I did there?).

The first Neighborhood fits the Willow Creek concept and comes with 2 Lots: The Hospital and The Police Station.

There’s also a beautiful Park for your Sim to relax from a hard day’s work.

The second Neighborhood fits the Oasis Springs concept and comes with a Science Lab and an Area for exploration. If you look closely, there’s also a huge boulder with Alien hieroglyphics.

Alien World Sixam (Neighborhood)

To discover the Alien World named Sixam, you either need to build a Wormhole Generator as a Scientist and upgrade it or upgrade your Rocket with the Wormhole Generator.

Sixam is a vibrant Neighborhood full of radiant Plants and Trees, floating rocks and colorful terrain. If you look around Sixam you’ll be able to find some worthy collectables that are worth quite a lot.

The Sims 4 Get to Work: Official Sims from the Trailers

Jovan

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April 1, 2015

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The Sims 4 Get to Work: Official Sims from the Trailers

The Sims Team has released 4 Sims from various The Sims 4 Get to Work Trailers for you to download!

You can find these under the MaxisCreator_01 Origin ID or you can download them using the links below:

Sierra Moss (no longer available) – Naomi Foye – George L’Ernitage – Scrubs De Reve

The Sims 4 Get to Work: First Day at the Doctor Career

Zerbu Tabek

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April 1, 2015

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The Sims 4 Get to Work: First Day at the Doctor Career

One of the new careers that comes with The Sims 4 Get to Work is the Doctor career. The first level of the Doctor career takes place between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Same as the other careers, when your Sim leaves for work, you will receive a prompt asking whether you want to follow them or send them alone. If you opt to send them alone, it will function just like a regular career. If, however, you choose to go with them, you can control them throughout the work day.

After a short loading screen, your Sim will arrive at the Hospital. When the work day starts, your Sim will be assigned goals. Compared to the other two careers, the goals given on the first day of the Doctor career tend to be more generic and tend to be about finding your way around the hospital. These goals can include interacting with co-workers and patients, researching on a computer, having snacks, and more. Completing these goals will improve your work performance and bring you closer to getting promoted. However, you will need to actively attend work at least twice before you can get promoted.

The Sims 4 Get to Work: 3 New Launch Screenshots!

Jovan

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April 1, 2015

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The Sims 4 Get to Work: 3 New Launch Screenshots!

Via EA ANZ!

The Sims 4: CAS CC Lookbook #5

leecoxall

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April 1, 2015

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Hair / Skin / Skintone / Eyebrows / Eyeshadow / Outfit / Shoes (EA) / Pose 1 (creator deleted this pose pack, sorry) / Pose 2

Hair / Skin / Facemask / Eyebrows / Ear Piercings / Top / Bottoms / Shoes (EA)

Hair / Skin 1 / Skin 2 / Facemask / Eyebrows / Eyelashes / Top / Skirt (EA) / Shoes (EA) / Pose

Click Here for more information on how to install Custom Content!

Download these Sims on The Gallery here, here and here.

GIVEAWAY: Win 2 digital copies of The Sims 4 Get to Work!

Jovan

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March 31, 2015

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Congrats Sim Cookster and Paige Edwards for winning a digital copy of The Sims 4 Get to Work! Check your e-mails shortly.

We are giving away two copies of The Sims 4 Get to Work Expansion Pack!

(generously donated by Thoddy – make sure you thank him in your comment!).

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is write a comment in the comment section below.

The winner will be chosen randomly via random.org. We’ll make sure to provide a screenshot after the winner has been chosen.

This giveaway ends on 6th of April, 2015. Winners will be announced 1-2 days after.

Before entering this giveaway, please note:

There will be 2 winners of this giveaway.
People who are number 1 and 2 on the random.org list will win Get to Work.
These are Digital Codes that can be redeemed using Origin.
Make sure you provide a correct E-Mail address when writing a comment!
If you make a mistake in your original comment and/or want to add something, just write a reply to your existing comment.
In case you can’t submit your comment, contact us at contactsimscommunity@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to help you!
Cheating is NOT allowed! If you try to represent as someone just so you have a bigger shot of winning, you will be disqualified.
Foul language is NOT allowed!
In case the winner doesn’t reply 48 hours after we publish the results, we’ll pick a person who’s #2 on random.org list.

Good luck!

The Sims 4 Mod: MC Control Center!

Jovan

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March 31, 2015

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This Mod has been brought to you by Mod the Sims member – Deaderpool!

MC Control Center is very similar to the Master Controller made by Twallan for The Sims 3. It allows you to control any aspect of your The Sims 4 game and make your game more vibrant with Story Progression! That means Sims that you’re not controlling in your Neighborhood/World will make decisions of their own, such as get married, have kids etc. It also helps you get rid of homeless ghosts!

Click on the picture below to download this Mod!

Click Here for more information on how to install Custom Content and Mods!

Tip: @SimmerNick

Let’s Play The Sims 4 Get to Work!

Whitey28

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March 31, 2015

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You can check out my Get to Work LP Playlist HERE!

Matthew House, Jean Valecuona, Glenn Cassinora, and Mallory MacKenzie are rooming together as they embark on their careers. What will their dynamics be like living under one roof?

Matthew House wants to be a Doctor. A recent graduate from university, he is ready to put his theory to practice!

Jean Valecuona is actually an ALIEN FROM SIXAM! She ran away to explore the Sim world, but is now quite homesick. Wanting to be reunited with her family, she needs to join the Scientist career to build the portal.

Glenn Cassinora had a rough childhood, and his life could have gone down a very dark path. He chose to persevere and become a Detective to help people like him and ensure justice is done!

Mallory MacKenzie is a free-spirit, fighting the authority type girl, who is also trendy and fashionable. Unable to take direction or orders from anyone, she has decided to open her own retail business and sell clothes in her style! But can she actually run a business?

Check out my channel at www.youtube.com/c/Whitey28 to see my Let’s Play of these Sims!

The Sims 4 Get to Work: First Day at the Scientist Career

Zerbu Tabek

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March 31, 2015

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The Sims 4 Get to Work: First Day at the Scientist Career

One of the new careers that comes with The Sims 4 Get to Work is the Scientist career. The first level of the Scientist career takes place between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Just like with the other two careers, when it is time to leave for work you will receive a prompt asking whether you want to send them alone or follow them. If you opt to send them alone, it will function just like a regular career. If, however, you choose to go with them, you can control them throughout the work day.

After a short loading screen, your Sim will arrive at the Science Lab, located in the middle of a dry desert. As soon as the work day starts, your Sim will be assigned goals. Unlike the Detective career, the goals are random and not part of a fixed chain. These goals often involve using science equipment or interacting with co-workers.

The Science Lab contains a wide range of machines which can be used to perform scientific experiments. If your Sim is not carrying any plant samples to experiment with, there is an indoor garden with harvestable plants. If your Sim gets hungry, there is a snack machine on the second floor. Of course, like all careers lots, this can all be customized with the bb.enablefreebuild cheat.

At the start of the career, The Chemical Analyzer can be used to create and analyze Elements and Flora. Elements can be created by using the Practice Analysis interaction, whereas Flora can be found in the garden at the Science Lab.

The Chemistry Lab allows Sims to mix various Serums. At first, only the Synthetic Food Serum is available, which will increase a Sim’s Hunger need. Your Sim can collect ingredients used for Serums from the garden.

The Invention Constructor is where Sims invent various objects. Not only that, but it even has a built in robot that Sims can interact with. There is also an option to Brainstorm, which can presumably be used to unlock new ideas for inventions.

At the start of the career, the Microscope can be used to analyze Plant Samples, which can be collected from the garden.

The Sims 4 Get to Work: First Day at the Detective Career

Zerbu Tabek

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March 30, 2015

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The Sims 4 Get to Work: First Day at the Detective Career

One of the new careers that comes with The Sims 4 Get to Work is the Detective career. The first day at the Detective career begins at takes place from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on every day from Monday to Friday. When it is time for your Sim to leave for work, you will receive a prompt asking you whether you want to follow them to work or send them alone. If you opt to send them alone, it will function just like a regular career. If, however, you choose to go with them, you can control them throughout the work day.

After a short loading screen, your Sim will arrive at the Police Station. By default, it cannot be customized, but using the cheat “bb.freebuildmode” will unlock Build Mode and it will be yours to change as you want. When playing the Detective career with a new Sim for the first time, there will always be a set chain of tasks to follow. The first task is to use the computer to Get a Case Assignment. Afterwards, your Sim will be asked to use the computer to Travel to Crime Scene.

Your Sim will then be taken to any random occupied residential lot in the game. This career gives you a reason to care about the other houses and households in the game. At the crime scene, you will be asked to Collect Clues, Get Reports from Witnesses and Take Crime Scene Pictures. Once your Sim has completed enough goals, they will be asked to return to Police Station. You can send them back by clicking on them and selecting Return to Police Station.

On returning to the Police Station, your Sim’s next task will be to analyze the evidence using the Chemical Analyzer. You can do this by clicking on one of the Chemical Analyzers and selecting Analyze Evidence, then selecting a piece of evidence in your inventory from the list. If the first attempt isn’t successful, just try again with a different piece of evidence.

Next, your Sim will be asked to File Crime Scene Evidence at a Computer. This is straightforward: just click the computer and select File Crime Scene Evidence.

Finally, your Sim will be asked to use the Booking Station to handle existing prisoners at the station. The Booking Station is the object shown in the above screenshot. Your Sim can use it to Take Mugshots, Search Criminals and Get Criminals’ Fingerprints. Once these goals are complete, they will be replaced with random goals such as working out or interaction with co-workers. With your Sim’s remaining time, they can complete these goals to maximize their work day performance.