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DEALS ALERT: Save Big During The Sims 4 Spring Sale!

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DEALS ALERT: Save Big During The Sims 4 Spring Sale!

Select Expansion Packs, Game Packs and Stuff Packs are cheaper for a limited time!

If you’ve been looking to update your Game Collection during the coming season look no further – The Sims 4 Spring Sale of 2025 has just started rolling out!

The latest Sale brings new deal offerings for EA App launcher, Playstation and Xbox Consoles. We’re still waiting to hear updates on extra deal offers for Steam and Epic Games – check back soon for more info!

Until then, here are the Spring Sale Deals you can find on EA App, Microsoft and Playstation stores:

The Sims 4 Spring Sale on EA App

The best Sims 4 Spring Sale offers for 2025 can be found on the EA App launcher. Where you’ll find most Sims 4 Expansion Packs for 50% off, Game Packs and Stuff Packs for 30% off. All Kits and Creator Kits are excluded generally from the Spring Sale deals.

Here is some key information to know about the sale on EA App:

Expansion Pack Deals

Considering it’s a newly released Expansion Pack, The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies has been excluded from the Spring Sale. Life & Death Expansion Pack is listed for 25% off, the Lovestruck Expansion is 38% off and all previous Expansion Pack releases are now 50% off.

The Sims 4 Spring Sale 2025: Expansion Packs

Game Pack Deals

All The Sims 4 Game Packs are listed as 30% off during the Sims 4 Spring Sale.

Stuff Pack Deals

All The Sims 4 Stuff Packs are now also 30% off.

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EA App Deal Availability

The EA App Sims 4 Deals during the 2025 Spring Sale will last until April 1st, 2025 at 10AM Pacific Time. Good time to consider which packs you should save on!

Playstation and Microsoft Store Deals

Unlike with the EA App Deals, The Sims 4 Spring Sale has a different, more limited catalogue of Packs available for a smaller price on Xbox and Playstation. We’ve compiled a list of all The Sims 4 Pack deals and their offers, including:

  • The Sims 4 Island Living – 60% off
  • The Sims 4 City Living – 60% off
  • The Sims 4 Get to Work – 60% off
  • The Sims 4 For Rent – 50% off
  • The Sims 4 Dine Out – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Strangerville – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Luxury Party Stuff – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Kids Room Stuff – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Parenthood – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Cottage Living – 50% off
  • The Sims 4 Home Chef Hustle Stuff – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Fitness Stuff – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Growing Together – 50% off
  • The Sims 4 My Wedding Stories – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Seasons – 60% off
  • The Sims 4 Vintage Glamour – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Nifty Knitting – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Cool Kitchen Stuff – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle – 60% off
  • The Sims 4 Moschino Stuff Pack – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat – 30% off
  • The Sims 4 Laundry Day Stuff – 30% off
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Console Deals Availability

All the deals listed above are very limited for a Sims 4 Spring Sale. This means that you’ll have to hurry up, as the Playstation offers end on March 18th, 2025 at 8AM CET, or midnight PT. We have no information yet if the Playstation deals will continue in a new form after this date.

We’ll keep this article updated with new information on Spring Deals as they surface. Stay tuned on Sims Community for all the latest Game Deals & Offers on your favorite life sim games!

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies: Pottery Skill Guide

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The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies: Pottery Skill Guide

Calling all artsy Sims! The Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack introduces the new Sims 4 Pottery Skill for Sims who spend their time crafting away on items like the woodworking table or the flower arranging table. This is a creative 10 level skill that your Sim can use for fun and for profit. Ready to learn more? Well, let’s set up the Pottery Wheel and get started.

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Building the Sims 4 Pottery Skill with Businesses and Hobbies

To build the Sims 4 Pottery Skill, start by using the new Pottery Wheel to Craft Ceramics or simply Mold Clay with a classic Lump of Clay. Traits like Practice Makes Perfect and Creative, can help your Sim, while traits like Lazy will make it a little trickier to advance in the Pottery Skill.

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Pottery Skill Level 1

Glaze Completed Ceramics & Craft a Bulbous Vase

Once your Sim begins their Pottery Skill journey, they unlock the ability to craft a Bulbous Vase on the Pottery Wheel and use the Pottery Kiln to Glaze Completed Ceramics. Each ceramic has 10 free glaze options:

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Adding a glaze to your ceramic increases its value and your Sims’ Pottery Skill level!

Pottery Skill Level 2

Discuss Pottery Techniques & Craft Candle Lanterns and Planter Pots

Discuss Pottery Techniques & Craft Candle Lanterns and Planter PotsLeveling up lets your Sim Discuss Pottery Techniques with other Sims. Sims at this level can also craft Candle Lanterns and Planter Pots at the Pottery Wheel.

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Pottery Skill Level 3

Craft Cake Stands

After spending enough time at the wheel, your Sim unlocks the ability to craft Cake Stands at the Pottery Wheel. These are perfect for a handmade touch at a wedding celebration or birthday party. Just be careful while you’re crafting, or it may break. 

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Pottery Skill Level 4

Craft Candle Holders

Talented Sims that reach this level unlock the Candle Holders ceramics option at the Pottery Wheel. These cost 105 Simoleons to make, but your Sim can earn 530 Simoleons with the right glaze.

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Pottery Skill Level 5

Mentor Other Sims in Pottery & Craft Oil Burners

If your Sim has always dreamed of owning a Pottery Studio and sharing their craft, this skill level is super helpful as it lets your Sim share their knowledge with the Mentor Other Sims interaction. They also unlock the Craft Oil Burners ability at the Pottery Wheel.

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Pottery Skill Level 6

Craft Incense Burners and Gnome Sculptures

At this level, your Sim unlocks the ability to craft Incense Burners and Gnome Sculptures at the Pottery Wheel included in the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack. Make a new gnome to add to your collection!

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Repair Broken Ceramics & Craft Tea Sets

Now that your Sim has the experience, they are able to Repair Broken Ceramics. Wether your pottery was broken on purpose, or accident, your Sim can use their Pottery Skill save the day. Repairing broken ceramics can also increased their value.

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This level also unlocks the Tea Set ceramic at the Pottery Wheel. Your Sims can make fully functioning Tea sets now!

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Enthuse about Pottery & Craft Raccoon Vases

When pottery is all you can think about, it’s all you want to talk about, too! Once your pottery-loving Sim reaches this level, they unlock the Enthuse about Pottery social interaction. Your Sim also unlocks the ability to craft Raccoon Vases at the Pottery Wheel.

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Pottery Skill Level 9

Craft Intricate Vases and Abstract Sculptures

Your Sim has learned almost all there is to know about the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Pottery Skill, and has unlocked the ability to craft Intricate Vases and Abstract Sculptures at the pottery wheel.

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Pottery Skill Level 10

Glaze a Ceramic with an Unbreakable Coating & Craft Abstract Wall Sculptures and Romantic Sculptures

Now that they’ve mastered the Pottery Skill, your Sim can Glaze a Ceramic with an Unbreakable Coating at the Pottery Kiln, preventing it from being destroyed and increasing the value! They also unlock the ability to craft Abstract Wall Sculptures and Romantic Sculptures.

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Are you excited to get your Sim behind the (pottery) wheel? Let us know what you’re most excited to craft with the Pottery Skill in the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack below!

Old The Sims Project Rene Leak Shows Age Sliders In Action

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Old The Sims Project Rene Leak Shows Age Sliders In Action

CONFIRMED: Sims in Project Rene have actual bones!

News on The Sims Project Rene have quited down over the last year, with the last report being from September 2024 on the Project Rene leaks and confirmation that it won’t be a sequel. But rather a standalone Sims game.

The news that we’ll write in this article date back from September 2024 Sims Labs leaks. Although they haven’t been uncovered in the game files until now.

The Sims Project Rene Age Sliders

Two weeks ago we wrote about The Sims 4 Age Sliders being potentially in development, according to the residue code found in the game patch files. This seems to have instigated additional investigation into the developments of The Sims Project Rene.

User @thesarahmilani reports about Age Sliders being found as a skeleton structure within the Rene leak files from September 2024. Compared to the Age Slider leaks for The Sims 4, Project Rene Age Sliders also include changing your Sim’s height and entire bone structure. Meaning that each height difference in Project Rene could potentially mean a different age group.

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See the full video captured by @thesarahmilani, showcasing the skeleton and limb structure behind the scenes.

Updates on Weight Sliders

It seems Weight Distribution for The Sims Project Rene Models has also been updated. This also refers to the models and leaked The Sims Labs version from September 2024.

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World Backdrops

More world backdrops from The Sims Project Rene have been found. Take a look:

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The Sims Project Rene is still waiting for more official information from The Sims Team. Let’s hope all that love and affection from InZOI gives us extra information on Project Rene!

InZOI Shares Love For The Sims In Final Early Access Update

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InZOI Shares Love For The Sims In Final Early Access Update

The final early access development update from InZOI gives a shout out to The Sims.

As much as fans love to compete two big titles against another, InZOI and The Sims developers love to lift each other up. The Sims Franchise never had competition before in the life simulation genre. There were games like Life By You by Paradox Interactive that unfortunately didn’t make the finish line of releasing the first early access product. And countless of other tries by other companies, including an entire hoax story about a Sims killer – remember Project Vie?

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Fast forward to 2025 and we’re living in a golden age where The Sims Franchise VP Lyndsay Pearson is excited for new life simulation games and takes on this genre. With another serious game studio who’s ready to launch their first Sims competitor – sharing love and gratitude to their inspiration, The Sims.

Final Message on Kjun’s Early Access Concerns

“The Sims team deserves endless praise for their incredible achievements” shared Kjun in InZOI’s final Kjun’s Concerns early access development updates. Showing their admiration for all the development obstacles Sims team has overcome in this video game genre.

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Kjun’s Concerns was an active Discord column where one of the developers shared a poetic and insightful conversation about game development challenges, inspirations and general updates on InZOI. The final column in the Discord thread gave a special shout out to The Sims, with additional updates on plans for the Early Access launch on March 28th.

Read the full message below:

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After 18 columns posted across 8 months, we have finally reached the end of Kjun’s Concerns.

As always, I took the bus to work, and looking out the window, I saw the warm sunshine bathing the streets, and it hit me—spring has finally arrived, as beautiful as ever. Spring in Korea is truly breathtaking. It reminds me of the spring I created for Dowon in inZOI. If any of you ever plan to visit Korea, I highly recommend coming between April and June. Apart from the short yet stunning autumn, summer and winter here can be far less pleasant due to their extreme weather.

For a brief moment, I let myself enjoy a sense of peace, but as I reached my stop, that peace quickly turned into nervous anticipation—after all, I only have 4 weeks left until inZOI is finally released to the world. Looking back at myself two years ago, when I first decided to embark on this project, I can’t help but smirk knowing how recklessly brave I was to even think about creating a game of this scale. Now, I understand why so few companies have attempted to develop a life simulation game. The challenge isn’t just additive the more you try to build—it’s exponential. At a certain point, finding bugs in this vast world we’ve created feels like playing tag with invisible ghosts.

I have to say it again—The Sims team deserves endless praise for their incredible achievements. As a longtime game developer, I can only express my deepest respect and admiration for what they accomplished in this genre.

This journey has been the biggest challenge of my life, but it’s because of you—our community—that my team and I were able to push through every adversity and reach this final stretch. Your unwavering support has been, and continues to be, our greatest driving force.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your love and contributions to inZOI. If, by good fortune, the game reaches the level of success I hope for, I’d love to share my untold stories of Kjun and The Sims—the real reason I set out to create inZOI in the first place.

For now, though, I have to get back to hunting more bugs to ensure that the inZOI you experience on March 28th can be as pest-free as possible.

With just one month left, the next four weeks will be the most intense development period for the game. To fully dedicate myself to this final push, I’ll be stepping away from my usual communications with the you all, but don’t worry—I’ll see you soon at the inZOI Online Showcase, where I’ll finally reveal everything you’ve all been waiting to hear.

Early access marks a new beginning for our team, and as much as I want to appear confident, I won’t lie—I’m incredibly nervous. No matter how hard we try, inZOI at launch will still be an incomplete game. However, as I always say, inZOI will keep on evolving and improving with your feedback and contributions.

By the time I return to writing, Kjun’s Concerns may have turned into Kjun’s Remorse. Hopefully not—but either way, I’m happy to announce the end of this chapter and open up the start of our next one.

Thank you, everyone. I’ll see you next time!

What’s Coming (And What’s Not) In InZOI Early Access Release

Additionally, the InZOI team released a final recap from their AMA thread on Discord. Confirming what’s coming to InZOI in Early Access, what they might plan for final release and more.

And no pools at launch? They’re really trying to copy The Sims 4 with this one huh 😒 /jk

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Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Can we adjust Zoi heights?

❌ No, Zois’ heights cannot be adjusted.
🔹 Why? The game uses pre-programmed animations, and adjusting heights would disrupt interactions (e.g., handshakes or hugging).

Will Zois be able to multitask?

🔹 Planned for the future, but not available at Early Access (EA) launch.
🔹 Many of the game’s single-action animations have been improved, but full multitasking is still in development.

How many Zois can be in a family?

🔹 Maximum of 8 Zois per family.
🔹 If the household is full, pregnancy attempts will fail unless a family member dies.

Will Zois have a memory?

🔹 Not yet implemented, but a similar recording system for major life events (e.g., marriages, divorces) exists.
🔹 The long-term goal is to create a memory-like system that allows Zois to recall past interactions.

How do jobs work in inZOI?

🔹 Active job system – No more “rabbit hole” jobs where Zois just disappear for work.
🔹 Work involves going to the workplace, interacting with coworkers, getting promotions, and more.
🔹 Freelance jobs (e.g., authors) allow flexible, work-from-home options.

Will there be an active school system?

❌ Not at EA launch due to complexity.
🔹 The inZOI team wants a fully immersive school experience (e.g., cafeteria interactions, friendships, and conflicts).
🔹 It will be added later, but no timeline yet.

Will pets be included in Early Access?

❌ No pets at EA launch.
🔹 Pets are a high priority for future updates but require extensive development for proper interactions.

Customization & Modding

Can we use mods?

✅ Yes! inZOI has built modding using Unreal Blueprints (changed from the previous Lua iteration).
🔹 The inZOI team will provide modding guides and tools for easier implementation.

Will we get more diverse hairstyles?

✅ Yes! Many new curly, coiled, and Black hairstyles have been added after your feedback.
🔹 These styles take up to 3x longer to develop than straight hair due to complex textures and will require a higher data load in actual use.

Are tattoos included in the game?

✅ Yes, but limited at EA launch.
🔹 Facial and neck tattoos available initially.
🔹 Full-body tattoos expected around August 2025.
🔹 AI-generated tattoos will later allow custom designs.

World & Building Mechanics

Can we build an entire city from scratch?

❌ No, due to the massive computational load.
✅ However, the city is highly customizable, allowing you to modify many of its roads and public areas to make it feel unique.

Will Smart Zois technology apply to animals?

🔹 The team wants to extend the Smart Zois system to animals and other living things, but it’s not a priority until the human Zoi version has fully matured.

How realistic are driving mechanics?

❌ Not as advanced as other driving-centric games.
🔹 Driving isn’t a primary gameplay focus, and car customization will be prioritized over driving physics. However, there may be improvements in the future where the driving feels “better” in certain circumstances.

Will swimming pools & swimming be in the game?

❌ Not at EA launch.
🔹 The team worked on swimming but wasn’t satisfied with the quality, so it will be added later after improvements.

Will hospitals be in the game?

❌ Not at EA launch.
🔹 Creating an immersive hospital experience (with diagnostics, treatments, and doctor-patient interactions) is a big project that will come later.

Platforms & Performance

Will inZOI have controller support?

❌ Not at EA launch but will be added sometime after release.

Is inZOI compatible with Steam Deck?

✅ Yes, but it has not been officially optimized with Valve.
🔹 The game runs fine, but you may need to adjust settings.

Miscellaneous & Fun Questions

Will Zois be able to… have interactions that allow them to create a baby? (intentionally extended interpretation for our intended audience)

✔️ Sort of!
🔹 The “interaction” is implied but not explicitly shown (due to age ratings).
🔹 You will need to use your imagination.

Can Zois commit murder?

❌ No.
✅ A completely off-topic but perhaps useful information is that you can start a house fire, and if a certain Zoi just happens to be in that house, they will unfortunately die.
🔹 Members of KRAFTON and inZOI Studio do not condone this behavior in real life.

Why do Zois wear towels in the shower?

🔹 Due to the game’s ultra-realistic graphics, using pixelated censorship looked overly suggestive. (They actually tested this ourselves during development, so you can trust us on this 😓)
🔹 The team is open to Creators’ suggestions for better solutions.

Release Info

InZOI Early Access is set to release on March 28th, 2025 for Windows PC. InZOI Early Access purchase price will be revealed on March 19th, so stick around for InZOI News! We’ll also get the first glimpse of InZOI’s DLC / Pack Release model next week, so don’t miss out.

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Is The Sims 4 Bands Content Coming This Year? We Look For Clues!

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Is The Sims 4 Bands Content Coming This Year? We Look For Clues!

Could The Sims 4 Bands related content be coming at some point this year?

Well, with some recent discoveries, it looks like there is a strong chance that it could be. However, you’re probably asking yourself, what makes you think that we are potentially getting this content?

Well, let’s break it down based on everything we’ve discovered so far!

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Musical Objects in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

First up, in the latest expansion pack for The Sims 4, there are a number of objects with musical inspired names and descriptions, most notably those that are themed around Jazz.

Now, this isn’t the first and certainly not the last time we’ve seen something like this in The Sims 4. We’ve previously seen upcoming themes teased ahead of their reveal and release. A prime example is when we saw-horse themed objects pop up in game ahead of The Sims 4 Horse Ranch being released.

New Object Overview

Here are eighteen new objects from The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion pack that all have some kind of Jazz theme or general music theme linked to them. Be it the name, description or the object itself.

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A number of these objects and their relation to jazz have been spotted by players on social media, including SimsWorld.

More Musical Inspirations

Yet, if you dive even deeper into the names and descriptions of the new objects even more, you’ll find some additional objects that seem to have been inspired by a number of well knowns and popular songs.

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  • Nordhaven Hot-To-Go Stall is inspired by Chappell Roan, Hot To Go
  • Ring of Fire Fireplace is inspired by Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire
  • Llama, It’s Cold Outside! Chimney is inspired by Dean Martin (and many others such as Idina Menzel, Tom Jones and the cast of Glee) Baby It’s Cold Outside
  • The Entrepreneur’s Espresso Table, you could say, is inspired by Sabrina Carpenter and her song Espresso

Grassroots can mean a variety of different things around the world. However, as we are talking about music, Grassroots relates to a key aspect of the UK music scene. It focuses on venues, rehearsal spaces, studios, festivals, promoters and more. It also helps to engage people with local and national talent.

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In this instance, “running your own corporate empire” could refer to running your own record label, studio space or even setting up your own festival!

If you cast your memory back, you may recall The Sims Sessions. This was, again, another moment when we believed The Sims 4 Bands were on the way.

Paying Homage to The Sims 3 Era

Eagle eyed The Sims players may have seen several of objects that were surely a throwback to The Sims 3 Showtime, Ambitions and even Sweet Treats. Yes, if you know, you know!

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Initially, we discovered some sweet and tasty hints to The Sims 3 Showtime. This was the expansion that introduced players to new careers such as DJ, Singer and Acrobat. There was also a special limited edition of the Showtime expansion in collaboration with Katy Perry along with the Sweet Treats Stuff Pack.

Additionally, we can find a throwback to The Sims 3 Ambitions expansion pack. This was the pack that introduced us to a world where a lot of richer and famous Sims decided to reside. We also saw the Stylist career added in this expansion pack.

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Nostalgia Now Roadmap

Back towards the start of the year, The Sims team dropped the Nostalgia Now Roadmap. The start of The Sims 25th Anniversary celebrations for the first couple of months of the new year.

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Within the promotional images used for Nostalgia Now, you can see that on the top left-hand side of the image, a graphic for an acoustic guitar. Another possible hint for a new The Sims 4 Bands pack.

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The same, albeit slightly altered image was used to promote the most recent Behind The Sims showcase where you can just see the neck of the guitar peeking through the side of the image on the left-hand side.

The Sims Calendar

Let’s move from in-game to merchandise and this time. A number of EA Creator Network Creators received a special The Sims franchise themed calendar recently, which was packed full of The Sims goodness. Except a couple of images stood out in particular from the rest!

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Kimbasprite, who received one of these calendars, pointed out two very significant features when looking at the calendar. March contained an image of Burglars, which in fact is a featured that very recently was added to the game. However, if you continue to go through to November, we get a photo of a band. We usually see an expansion release around October/November, so could this be another hint to not only a second expansion this year but the theme?

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The Sims 4 Bands Speculation

There’s no denying that bands and more musical content has been highly requested by the community for some time now. While we have had a violins, pianos and guitars in The Sims 4, alongside the singing skill there still is a lot more that could be done to expand on this theme. Not to mention ways that a Sims 4 Bands pack could open up even more cross-pack opportunities alongside The Sims 4 Get Famous.

Could this potential new pack have a heavy focus on the jazz musical genre, or could it just be coincidence that this was the theme for the objects in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies expansion? Not to mention, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen jazz themed objects in game. There are a number of decor options that come in the base game alone.

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If a The Sims 4 Bands expansion was to happen and release potentially later this year, what kind of things would you like to see within that pack? Would you like to see some returning features from earlier The Sims games?

Drop a comment below with your thoughts and ideas for a potential The Sims 4 Bands expansion.

The Sims 4 Custom Tattoo Spotlight: Creativity at its Finest!

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The Sims 4 Custom Tattoo Spotlight: Creativity at its Finest!

The Business and Hobbies expansion pack has sparked creativity in the Sims community, particularly with Sims 4 custom tattoos. From bold American traditional designs to ultra-realistic faux piercings, Simmers are making everything your alternative Sim could want. Whether you’re into statement tattoos or meaningful cultural ink, there’s something for everyone.

Pokémon Tattoos

One creator making waves in the community is Simsigner, who has been consistently delivering high-quality, Pokémon-themed tattoos. Some of their standout pieces include Magikarp and Muk tattoos that any Pokémon fan would be proud to showcase on their Sim.

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Simsigner’s Pokémon tattoos make you want to, “Catch them all!”.

Custom Tattoo Designs by Fillarybop

Another standout creator is Fillarybop, who makes stunning Sims 4 custom tattoos with bold colors and a feminine touch. Her work is so beautiful that many Simmers wish they could wear them in real life! Not only does she design incredible Sims tattoos, but she’s also a skilled tattoo artist outside the game.

For Hilary, The Sims’ tattoo system has become a playground for creativity. “What I really like about the tattoo system is it’s given me an outlet to experiment with tattoo placements and try out the really wild ideas I’ve had—but on Bob Pancakes,” she shares. Giving townies tattoos that reflect their personalities or add new layers to their lore has made the experience even more fun. The variety of tools available—color wheels, multiple stamps, and brushes—has allowed artists to explore a range of styles, from traditional to abstract.

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Real Life Inspiration

Beyond decorative tattoos, Hilary has been impressed by how Simmers have used the system in unexpected ways. “Permanent makeup artists are really showing off their skills using the tattoo system too. It was so impressive seeing all the full faces of makeup on the gallery,” she notes. The system has become a way to add more personal customization, from freckles and scars to birthmarks and moles beyond the default presets.

As both a Simmer and a professional tattoo artist, Hilary has a few ideas for improvements. “What I’d love to see in the game is a way to paint symmetrically on the Sim, like we can with pets. That would be a useful tool for torso designs,” she suggests. Designing back tattoos also presents a challenge, as bras can obscure the view. And for those who specialize in portrait tattoos? “Many artists make their living from portrait tattoos, and it would pair nicely with the dedication tattoo option.”

Of course, no tattoo experience is complete without the occasional reality check. “I’m shocked they didn’t have a pass-out feature with this pack either. Not to scare anyone, but passing out during a tattoo is a very relatable occurrence,” she says. And just like in real life, she loves that Sims experience a confidence boost after getting tattooed. “The moodlets our Sims get from tattooing or being tattooed are all so relatable, especially the suffering for the art. It’s true, all of our backs hurt.”

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As for inspiration, Hilary embraces variety. “I could never pick just one style when it comes to tattooing,” she says. From traditional designs and color realism to pop-culture references and pin-up girls, her work is constantly evolving. Having trained in a street shop, she values the ability to adapt to different styles and is inspired by the artists around her.

Want to see more of Hilary’s work? Check out her tattoos in real life at @Fillarybop on Instagram. If you’re in Missouri, you might even get the chance to be tattooed by her in person!

Piercing Tattoos

Tattoos aren’t the only way Simmers are getting creative. Thanks to the new tattoo system, players have started designing custom piercings too. A Simmer to highlight is x0NeverLetGo, also known as EverTrua on Twitch. Her inspired belly piercings look incredibly realistic and stylish, perfect for enhancing any Sim’s alternative style.

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Creative & Funny Tattoos

The community isn’t just making stylish tattoos—they’re also adding humor! We’ve seen plenty of hilarious tattoos, with Shrek-themed body art appearing more than a few times. Plus, there are countless other funny and unexpected designs inspired by pop culture.

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“6Pack” , by RoseFernWhisper
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“He IS the LAW” , by Kreetchius
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“Fisch mit Taucherhelm” , by SimboYT
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Cultural Tattoos

Simmers are also using tattoos to celebrate cultural heritage. Willowstara has been creating stunning traditional Indian tattoos, like Sindoor and Tilak, honoring deep-rooted traditions.

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“Indian Tilak” , by Willowstara

Missbabyblue2u, another talented creator, has designed cultural tattoos inspired by traditional Māori and Inuit ink, adding more realism to Sims storytelling.

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Realistic and Abstract Designs

Simmers are getting creative with the new tattoo system, designing some incredible custom tattoos. With the feature still new, many are speculating about future updates, new features, and collaborations with more tattoo artists.

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“Glitter Floral Sleeve”, by SkinnyWhale6411
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“Woman Tattoo”, by eugenovicha
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Face, Body and Hair Detail Tattoos

Simmers have used this system in creative and inclusive ways, adding baby hairs, feeding tubes, and other medical devices to better represent their Sims. Hopefully, future updates will bring mobility aids to the base game, just like some of these custom tattoos deserve a permanent spot in Sim customization!

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“Fresh Hairline- Brown”, by hardlinegraph3
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“NG Feeding Tube – Dark”, by babiehotline
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“Neck Scar”, by maddiegold
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“Scar”, by jleehess

Custom tattoos and custom piercings are thriving in the Sims community, thanks to the Business and Hobbies expansion pack. Whether for fashion, fun, or culture, these tattoos add personality and style to our Sims. If you’re looking to level up your Sim’s tattoo skills faster, be sure to check out this handy guide on cheats to skill up in tattoos. Or learn more about the Tattoo Gameplay in our Tattoo Skill Guide. We at The Sims Community hope these custom tattoos inspire your next Sim’s style!

The Hidden Gem Of Businesses & Hobbies: Sims 4 Family Recipe Guide

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The Hidden Gem Of Businesses & Hobbies: Sims 4 Family Recipe Guide

The highly anticipated Businesses and Hobbies expansion pack has officially been released! One (of many) exciting new features is The Sims 4 Family Recipe system, which introduces a brand new generational cooking experience. In this guide, we will be taking a full look at how this system works and how it will shape storytelling and gameplay with The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies. Additionally, we will be sharing a few family recipe ideas created by us.

The Sims 4 Family Recipe Menu

Now, let’s dive into some really fantastic features for The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies regarding the Family Recipe System. We personally can not wait for you to hear about all of the exciting features for The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies. Please refer to our Businesses and Hobbies articles for the most up to date information on The Sims’ latest expansion pack!

What is the Family Recipe System?

In The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies, the Family recipe is a newly introduced system to the franchise of The Sims. We have not before this game had a family recipe system. This is super exciting!

The Family Recipe system allows sims to be able to pass down special, unique recipes through their families generations, creating a more traditional culinary recipe. Rather than unlocking new dishes by only skill-building, this system encourages sims to preserve, share, and create family recipes, fostering a new sense of nostalgia and connection between different generations.

Key Features of the Family Recipe System:

  • Creating a Family Recipe: If you click onto the new Grammy’s Family Recipes item and select Family Recipes > Create a Family Recipe
  • Teaching a Family Recipe: You can now teach a family recipe to other sims, so that your sim is able to pass down or teach recipes to their friends and family.
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Choosing A Base Recipe

When creating a Sims 4 Family Recipe, the first thing that you’ll need to do is choosing a Base Recipe. This includes a list of all already available recipes in The Sims 4, including Base Game and DLC. You can choose to opt in for using prepped ingredients, fresh or both! This will all have an effect on the total cost of your final Family Recipe creation.

The Base Recipe includes Vegetarian, Lactose Free, Meat, Seafood and Sweets options.

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Picking A Secret Ingredient

There are several Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs available for you to pick from for a Secret Ingredient, including:

Fruits:

  • Apple
  • Avocado
  • Blackberry
  • Blueberry
  • Cherry
  • Chocoberry
  • Coconut
  • Dragon Fruit
  • Elderberry
  • Glow Orb
  • Grape
  • Huckleberry
  • Lemon
  • Pear
  • pineapple
  • Plantain
  • Pomegranate
  • Quill Fruit
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Tomato
  • Trash Fruit
  • UFO (Unidentified Fruit Object)

Vegetables

  • Bell Pepper
  • Black Bean
  • Carrot
  • Faux Jerky Cube
  • Faux Meat Cube
  • Garlic
  • Green Bean
  • Green Pea
  • Kava Root
  • Morel Mushroom
  • Mushroom
  • Onion
  • Potato
  • Soy Beans
  • Spinach
  • Taro Root

Herbs

  • Basil
  • Parsley
  • Sage
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All Special Touch Meal Effects and Unlock Requirements

A Special Touch is what makes your Family Recipe truly unique. Each Special Touch includes a different Gameplay Effect, from giving a Moodlet to boosting your Sim’s fertility.

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Each Special Effect has a unique gameplay element to it. But it also requires a different goal for you to unlock while playing the game. Here are the Special Effects Benefits and Requirements:

  • Academic Ace: Increases the speed that homework is completed at. Unlocked by graduating from Graduating Grade School, High School or University.
  • Mystery Fuel: Rejuvenates Sims with a burst of energy and prevents Elder Sims from experiencing exhaustion. Unlocked by obtaining a Skill Enhancement Perk.
  • Fertility Unleashed: Boosts fertility and increased the likelihood of twins or triplets for sims ages Young Adult and older. Unlocked by giving birth to a newborn.
  • Comfort Food: Reduces the duration of sad and Uncomfortable Moodlets. Unlocked by having a successful chat with the Sadness Hotline through the Social tab on the Phone while feeling Sad.
  • Dream Chaser: Sims earn double satisfaction Points from completing Wants and Aspirations. Unlocked by fulfilling 50 Wants.
  • Heartbreak Healer: Reduces the duration of Heartbroken Moodlets. Unlocked by experiencing a Heartbreak.
  • Home Remedy: Reduces the duration of illnesses. Unlocked by overcoming a common ilness.
  • Low Maintenance: Slows down how quickly the needs decrease for Toddlers and Children. Unlocked when a parent Sim witnesses their child age up.
  • Motive-ating: Pauses the decrease of a random Need. Unlocked by not experiencing a negative moodlet for 3 days.
  • Spontaneous Rage: Increases the chance of success in Mean interactions and boosts performance in physical confrontations against other sims. Unlocked by winning a fight against another Sim.
Add A Special Touch: The Sims 4 Family Recipe Guide

Family Recipe Ideas

  1. Grandma’s Fertility Remedy: Apple pie, sugar, and fertility unleashed.
  2. Dream Chaser Salad: Garden Salad, Apple, and Dream Chaser.
  3. Mystery Bread: Milk Bread, sage, and Motive-ating.
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The Impact of Family Recipes on Storytelling

For simmers who enjoy legacy gameplay and generational storytelling, the Family Recipe System adds depth and realism to The Sims 4. Imagine your sim inherits their great-grandparents home remedy, only to use it for their benefit and pass it on for generations. This feature also makes it more expansive for sims who are interested in the culinary career, adding that drive of realism.

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Teaching a Family Recipe is only available to Sims who are a part of your family and are old enough to Cook.

View All Family Recipes

All of the Sims 4 Family Recipes that your Sim has created (or was taught) can be found in your Sim’s Notebook under the Recipes panel. The notebook keeps accurate track of information regarding the Recipe ingredients and the Original Creator.

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Final Thoughts

The Family Recipe System in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies introduces a new, meaningful way to create, share, and evolve traditions in-game. With it’s focus on storytelling, cultural preservation, and business potential, this feature it bound to became a favorite among legacy players and food-loving Sims alike. This feature will be vital to story progression within the Sims 4 Legacy style players. Personally, we are very impressed with this family recipe system, and are looking forward to playing with this new mechanic more!

The Family Recipe system is just one of many new features that came with The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies! Stay tuned on Sims Community for the latest updates.

Sims 4 Business Ideas – Nine Different Ways to Make your Fortune!

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Sims 4 Business Ideas – Nine Different Ways to Make your Fortune!

The Possibilities for Businesses are Nearly Endless!

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The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies has granted Simmers a wealth of opportunities when it comes to ownable businesses and venues. In the past few days, the gallery has become inundated with builds by Simmers from all over the globe. I’m here to show you some of my favourite (and some of my own) builds and unique business opportunities you may want to try out in your game. A full list of business activities can be found on the official blog post. Let’s take a look!

Pottery Studios – It’s Time to Spin!

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Pottery is a new skill and hobby added with The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies, so it makes sense that the new world of Nordhaven comes with a pre-built pottery studio. ‘Terra-Potta’ was built by creator Yohannabuilds and features a pottery studio space with a lecture board, a shop front for selling creations, and an apartment above for business owner Jolanda Koopman and her husband Gert to take a break from a hard day of being business owners.

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The business is pre-set with the ‘Do Pottery’, ‘Browse and Buy Items’, and ‘Attend Classes and Lectures’ activities. These activities will direct customers and influence their actions when visiting. The venue is also set up with an hourly entrance fee which will be automatically charged for visitors and affect the daily cash flow. Lectures cost Sims to attend, while classes are free. However, for Sims to teach they will be required to have a relevant skill. Lucky for us Jolanda is level 10 in pottery when you first play the household.

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Tattoo Parlours – Making Your Mark

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Alongside pottery comes Tattoos. This brand-new feature allows Sims to level up their tattooing skill, create custom designs, and offer a tattooing service to Sims. ‘Spilled Neon’ by creator KELLYHARTX comes pre-built with Nordhaven and is run by Nia Sarpong, who resides above her studio with her daughter Lerato.

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Nia’s studio only has one business activity, and that is ‘Get Tattooed’. This activity means that Sims will arrive, pay an entrance fee (if applicable), and request tattoos from Nia. Sims who run tattoo parlours are also able to offer services directly to Sims. Be careful though, as tattoos can go wrong and customers might not pay up. When the business is closed your Sims can improve their tattooing skill on the digital sketchpad. The sketchpad can also be used to create custom designs that your Sims can apply to other Sims.

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Cafe’s – That’s That Me Sim-spresso

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The third and final pre-made business in Nordhaven is Koffieboon owned by the Loden household. This business combines a cafe, library, and lecture space all in one. Dhalia Loden is an avid writer and uses the non-cafe half of the ground floor to teach writing classes for all those who wish to attend. The new coffee bar is perfect for any Sims who wants to open their own cafe, and the previously seen coffee bar in Get Together is also usable in small business venues.

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Koffieboon comes preset with the required activities and all income is made from coffee and tea sold, and lectures held. The ‘Drink Tea’ activity will not only direct Sims to coffee bars but also to tea sets available with previous packs such as My Wedding Stories and the Secret Sanctuary Kit.

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Daycares – Tiny Tots

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It’s time to toot my own horn a bit. After the reveal of business activities, some Simmers began to theorise on whether or not daycares would be a viable business option – we even covered it here on The Sims Community. In preparation for the release of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies, I decided to create a daycare. This venue comes complete with a classroom, nap room, playground, and a lecture room for teaching parenting skills at the weekend for a bit of extra cash.

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In terms of business activities, I chose to choose ones that would direct the toddlers to play with toys and use the playground. The ‘Target Customer’ feature allows me to select toddlers under the ‘Supervised Customer’ tab and uncheck the handy box that reads ‘Caregiver Stays at Business’. This means that when the business opens parents will drop their tots off and leave until the daycare closes for the day. While the daycare system isn’t perfect, It is workable. It is important to keep in mind that daycares are not a focus of the pack. Perhaps one day we will see a daycare system fully implemented into its own pack. The build is available on the gallery under ‘CBXSims‘.

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Movie Theatres – See it on the Big Screen!

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I got a bit excited before the release of this pack and created a cinema that is fully ownable and can run as a functioning business. This feature does require The Sims 4 Movie Hangout Stuff Pack, however, the venue also features an entertainment space and a bar.

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As you can see Geoffrey Landgraab has purchased this business – It’s in his name after all. I set the business activities to ‘Watch Movies on TV’ and ‘Eat Popcorn’. Sims will autonomously do these interactions and will seat themselves in one of the three screens to watch a movie. The popcorn machine from Movie Hangout Stuff Pack costs Sims to use so Geoffrey was seeing earrings from that, along with ticket sales at the entrance. If I wanted to have an evening dedicated to live performances I could simply switch out the activities and hire a performer for the microphone or piano on the top floor. The build is available on the gallery under ‘CBXSims‘.

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Hotels – Rest & Relaxation

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Similar to daycares, hotels were not explicitly stated as a feature of Businesses & Hobbies. This didn’t stop Simmers from giving it a go, and that is exactly what content creator lilsimsie has done. This hotel can be purchased as a separate lot or as a residential with a home business as there is a residential apartment on the top floor. It’s about time that the golden sands of Sulani get some tropical resorts for townies to take a break in.

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In terms of business activities, I chose ones that would direct Sims to use both the suites and the on-site pool and spa. I decided on an hourly rate payment system as Sims would often spend a few hours sleeping. The spa is fully functional, just make sure to hire employees who are familiar with the wellness skill for the best results and an increase in business renown. The build is available on the gallery under ‘lilsimsie‘.

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Laundromats – It’s Time to Spin (Again!)

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Upon the release of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies, Maxis uploaded this laundromat and arcade combo that fits perfectly in Windenburg’s lake-side. The idea of a laundromat was heavily promoted by Maxis in the lead-up to release as a major cross-pack feature. Sims will come to the venue and wash the laundry that they have in their inventory.

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For a laundromat to function the only business activity you have to set is ‘Do Laundry’ and Sims will head straight for the washers and dryers. As ‘The Laundry Game’ is a joint arcade I also set the activities appropriately. I found that when Sims are waiting for their laundry to be done they will go and play the arcade games on offer. The build is available on the gallery under ‘Maxis‘.

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Internet Cafes – Blast From the Past

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This internet cafe by june1016 is the perfect money maker. Customers will simply use the computers to write or program, and they will not need any supervision from the business owner. Charging Sims by the hour is the perfect money printer. The build comes with a range of vending machines that customers will use autonomously and the cost of the service will be given to the business owner.

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Running this business is fairly simple. You will want your business activities to be set to any computer-focused task (this can be seen when hovering over activities) and customers will use the computers you have provided. As there is no lecture board, bar, or stall for your Sims to attend you as a business owner will be free to sit back and relax as the money comes pouring in. The build is available on the gallery under ‘june1016’.

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Dance Studios – And at the Top of the Pyramid…

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The townies of Nordhaven are going to be saying “She’s zooming, dude” when they see your dance studio owners go by. Lectures and classes are a big feature of Businesses & Hobbies and the list of skills available for teaching is huge, you can check out our list of skill classes here! And with such a big list it is no surprise that dancing was not left out. First introduced in The Sims 4 Get Together, the dancing skill has 5 levels and your Sims can unlock new dance movies and group dances as they progress. What better way to profit off of your hobby than to own your very own dance studio?

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The activities I selected for the New Harbor Dance Co are self-explanatory. Once customers have paid the entrance fee I was able to direct my business owner to start a class for all who turned up! The lot I used by rep-13-tv also included a cafe so if you wanted to earn a little extra money you could hire an employee to tend the coffee machines. The build is available on the gallery under ‘rep-13-tv‘!

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Have we missed any unique business ideas that you’ve enjoyed playing with in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies? Let us know below, and make sure to stay tuned to The Sims Community for all future announcements and articles!

Countdown to the Early Access Release of InZOI

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Well, the official Countdown to the Early Access release of InZOI has begun! The upcoming life simulation game from Korean developer Krafton, who created titles like PUBG. Set to enter Early Access on March 28, 2025, inZOI aims to revolutionize the life simulation game genre with it’s hyper-realistic graphics and expansive gameplay features.

A New Contender in Life Simulation

For many years, The Sims series has dominated the life simulation genre, offering players a true sandbox environment to create and control virtual lives. InZOI seeks to elevate this experience by introducing a more immersive and realistic world. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game shows to have highly detailed character models and environments, aiming to provide a visual experience that closely mirrors real life.

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In addition, InZOI has been described as a game that will allow you to live out your ZOI’s dreams. Controlling everything and in every single aspect of your ZOI’s life in this level of detail has never been seen before in a life simulation game.

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Key Features of InZOI:

InZOI aims to offer a variety of features that are designed to provide players with unprecedented control over their virtual experiences:

  • Advanced Character Customization: New Players can create their ZOI’s with many different options and details, such as customizing their physical attributes, personality traits, and their clothing.
  • Open World: InZOI captivates us with a seamless open world map, which has a variety of different activities that players can participate in.
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Early Access and Future Plans

The Early Access version of InZOI will be available starting March 28, 2024 (UTC). Below, we have provided a map of the release windows for this game at your convenience.

Countdown to Early Access InZOI Release: Full Timetable

While the initial release for InZOI is set exclusively to PC, there has been talks to expand to other console in the future, although no specifics dates or further details have been announced at this time.

InZOI has also teased a showcase event later this month (We will provide all of the details!) where they will unveil a roadmap detailing InZOI’s future updates, pricing, and downloadable content (DLC) plans. This transparency is very admirable and indicated Krafton’s commitment to building a community-driven life simulation game that evolved based on it’s player’s input. Expect the full reveal starting March 18th with the latest InZOI News coverage on Sims Community! For now, check out our latest InZOI news article to stay up to date on the latest coverage. We’ve covered subjects such as Early Access details, system requirements, create a ZOI, plus more!

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The Communities Reception and Expectations

The gaming community has been buzzing a lot with lots of anticipation for InZOI. The Early previews of the game has highlighted the potential to challenge other titles in the genre of life simulation. For instance, during Gamescom 2024, attendees praised the game for it’s ambitious scope, in particular it’s character creation tools, and the realistic environment showcased in the previews. However, critics have noted that while the simulation aspects are strong, the overall game is still a work in progress, with certain mechanics in need of refinement to provide a more cohesive experience for the player.

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Discussions on platforms such as Reddit has also showcased player excitement. Users have expressed appreciation for the games smooth animations and the great depth of social interactions showcased in InZOI’s developer previews. Many life simulation game fans are eager to find out just how InZOI will stand out in the genre.

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Countdown to the Early Access Release of InZOI (Early Access)

With just a few weeks to spare until InZOI’s early access release date, InZOI stands out to make a significant impact on the life simulation genre. With it’s blend of hyper-realistic graphics, advances social interactions, and innovative life simulation features that provide players with a fresh and immersive virtual experience, March 28 is approaching quickly to be a very exciting day! Gamers worldwide are eager and thrilled to finally be stepping into the world of inZOI, and explore it’s possibilities.

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Countdown to InZOI Release (Early Access) on Steam

Coming to Windows PC first!

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You can find more information here about the first minimum and recommended system requirements for the InZOI Early Access release.

Stay tuned on Sims Community for extra updates on InZOI and the upcoming official livestream. Plus, if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to create content for this game, now’s the perfect moment!

The Sims 4 Sohma CC Living Room Set By Peacemaker-IC: Full Review

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The Sims 4 Sohma CC Living Room Set By Peacemaker-IC: Full Review
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Peacemaker-IC’s simsational designs have done it again with the release of the Sohma Rattan Living Room CC Set. I envision this set being for anyone who enjoys designing stylish and functional living room spaces in the Sims 4 with Custom Content. In my opinion, if you enjoy building with the Sims 4, this set is a MUST! Whether you are looking for a cozy, neutral warm tone, or a boho-inspired CC set, this set has plenty of swatches for everybody. This set is jam-packed with numerous beautiful rattan-furniture pieces and some pretty high-quality details. In this full review, I will be breaking down everything there is to know about this incredible new CC set.

What’s Included

The Sohma CC Living Room Set by Peacemaker-IC features a total of 14 different items and 1 wallpaper, all created in a boho rattan-furniture style for your Sims’ builds. Each item offers about 8-12 different swatches, allowing for a wide variety of color schemes.

This set includes a well-crafted Rattan sofa with cushion seating, which additionally has two pairing sofa’s to go along with the seating. The set also features a small side table, a large coffee table, a circular shelving unit, which can slot decorative pieces onto it.

Decorative items include a hydrangea plant, a magazine stack, and a decorative tray. In addition, there is a functional frame TV, and one wallpaper.

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My Thoughts

Peacemaker-IC consistently delivers high-quality custom content, and the Sohma CC Living Room Set is no different than the rest of his portfolio. Throughout many years, I’ve downloaded his CC for my game and I am personally always impressed with Peacemaker-IC’s craftmanship on CC. Craftmanship in this set is particularly apparent to me, particularly in the intricate rattan detailing that is absolutely wonderful in the furniture selection.

Each piece throughout this set is thoughtfully designed, and the entire collection flows together seamlessly, making it pretty cohesive and stylish living space for Sims. Whether it is used together or mixed with other sets (CC or not), the items maintain a pretty bohemian/neutral warm tone aesthetic that can be used in most, but not all, interiors. A design such as a dark, modern home, for example: the Casanova Cave kit may not be suitable to be paired with this CC set.

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My personal favorite piece in this set is the functional frame TV. I love me some frame TV’s! The artwork that is displayed on the screen is impressively detailed, with textures that create dimension and depth to the frame, making it look like an actual real life painting instead of a TV display. The level of realism Peacemaker-IC creates in this set is very impressive, and it adds a warm, natural feeling to the room, totally brightening up your Sims’ space.

For me, I will for sure be using this set in my game. The detailed design with cozy vibes will work perfectly in most of my in-game houses, as this set matches up to my personal design preference.

Conclusion

To wrap up this review, the Sohma Living Room set is a must-have for any Simmer who enjoys taking the time to curate stylish and functional living room spaces in The Sims 4. With it’s detailed rattan style, and an impressively large range of swatches, this set is versatile enough to suit most interior designs, from cozy boho-inspired living rooms, to neutral toned spaces. The attention to detail that Peacemaker-IC puts into his work is remarkable, as all of the set’s designs have intricate and realistic characteristics to the textures, making this set come to life.

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Download The Sims 4 Sohma CC Set

To download the Sohma CC Living Room set, please click the link below!

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You can extract the file contents to Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods folder.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies: Tattoo Skill Guide

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The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies: Tattoo Skill Guide

When the Sims 4 base game was released in 2014, the team made sure to include tattoos in CAS but we have been begging for more ever since. Now it’s here! The Sims 4 Tattoo Skill is a new part of the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, letting your Sims become experts in all things tattooing. Both through gameplay in Live Mode and some rewarding interactions and features through the 10 level skill progress.

The Sims 4 Tattoo Skill

Building the Tattoo Skill

Ready to get started? To unlock and build the Tattoo Skill with the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack, your Sim will need a Tattoo Table and a Digitalistic Sketch Pad.

The Sims 4 Tattoo Skill

Tattoo Skill Level 1

Tend a Tattoo Table to Offer Tattoos or Practice Tattooing & Draw Tattoo Designs

Your Sim can Tend a Tattoo Table, allowing them to Offer Tattoos for a price, Practice Tattooing on a Sim nearby, or even receive Tattoo Requests from other Sims who don’t know or don’t care about your lack of expertise. Unfortunately for them, newbie tattoo artists don’t usually have the softest touch.

Tattoo skill 2

Your Sim can also Draw Tattoo Designs on a Digitalistic Sketchpad (for 50 simoleons, of course) to level up their Tattoo Skill and add to their portfolio. Don’t forget to learn from others by using the Ask for Mentoring social interaction.

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Tattoo Skill Level 2

Talk about Tattooing, Fee Increase, & Unlock the Wisp Voidcritter and Key Tattoo Designs

Now that your Sim has learned some more about inking Sims up, they can Talk about Tattooing with other Sims and their service fees increase for the first time. Your Sim also unlocks the Wisp Voidcritter Chest tattoo design and the Key tattoo stamp in custom designs.

Tattoo Skill Level 3

Unlock the Freezer Bunny and Flame Tattoo Designs

At this level, your artsy Sim can now customize tattoos with the Freezer Bunny Right Lower Arm tattoo design and the Flame tattoo stamp.

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Yep, that’s right! Teens, young adults, adults, elders, and even Ghost Sims can get tatted or learn the Tattoo Skill with the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack.

Tattoo Skill Level 4

Offer Tattoo Removal, Fee Increase, & Unlock the Pluero Voidcritter and Calligraphy Tattoo Designs

Your Sim’s skill has really improved at this level, so it’s time to increase service fees again. They can also Offer Tattoo Removal at the Tattoo Table in case any customers have made some…regretful decisions. This level also unlocks the Pleuro Voidcritter Stomach tattoo design and the Calligraphy tattoo stamp tattoo customization options.

Tattoo Skill Level 5

Mentor Other Sims & Unlock the Geometric, Celtic Snake, and Cats Tattoo Designs

After gaining enough knowledge and experience, your Sim is now able to Mentor Other Sims in Tattooing at the Tattoo table. Your Sim also learned the Geometric tattoo stencil, the Celtic Snake Left Upper Arm tattoo design, and the Cats tattoo stamp.

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Tattoo Skill Level 6

Fees Increase & Unlock the Vulpes Voidcritter and Pigeon Tattoo Designs

Practice makes perfect, and your Sim is almost there. This level adds more to your Sim’s custom portfolio by unlocking the Vulpes Voidcritter Left Leg tattoo design and the Pigeon tattoo stamp. So, naturally, fees have increased.

Tattoo Skill Level 7

Offer Tattoo Touch-up & Unlock the Floral and Cute Skull Tattoo Designs

Your Sim is becoming a top-notch tattoo artist, so they can now Offer Tattoo Touch-up at the Tattoo Table. They also unlock the Floral Half Sleeve Right Upper Arm tattoo design and the Cute Skull tattoo stamp customizations.

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Tattoo Skill Level 8

Enthuse about Tattooing & Unlock the Simoleon and Triskelion Tattoo Designs

As a true tattoo enthusiast, your Sim can now Enthuse about Tattooing with other Sims. This level unlocks the Simoleon Upper Back tattoo design and the Triskelion tattoo stamp. Service fees increase as well.

Tattoo Skill Level 9

Unlock the Celtic Chain and Turtle Tattoo Designs

Every tattoo artist needs a solid portfolio, and this level adds to your Sims’ by unlocking the Celtic Chain Right Leg tattoo design and the Turtle tattoo stamp tattoo customizations.

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Tattoo Skill Level 10

Fees Increase & Unlock the Maple Leaf, Floral Crown, and Crystal Heart Tattoo Designs

Once your Sim has become one of the best-of-the-best tattoo artists by mastering the highest Tattoo Skill level, they unlock the Maple Leaf tattoo stencil, Floral Crown Head tattoo design, and the Crystal Heart tattoo stamp. Service fees will also increase. They are sure to become a customer favorite!

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Design Tattoos on the Digitalistic Sketchpad

The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack enhances the Digitalistic Sketchpad originally released for the Style Influencer career, by letting your Sim use it to unlock tattoo designs for as their skill increases such as:

  • Bandito stomach design
  • Occult Snake Right Leg tattoo design
  • Botanical Hairline Head tattoo design
  • Botanical Tailbone Lower Back tattoo design
  • Magpie Upper Back tattoo design
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Tattoo Talk

The Tattoo Skill includes several other interactions like interactions. With it, your Sim can Show Off Tattoos and other Sims may even ask for tattoo care advice. Make sure to tat up your townies with your own custom tattoos, too.

Are your Sims ready to pick up the tattoo pen? Let us know your thoughts on the Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Tattoo Skill below! You can also easily progress through the new Sims 4 Tattoo Skill using the latest Businesses & Hobbies Cheats.

EA Reveals Doja Cat Partnership in The Latest Sims 4 Expansion Pack

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EA Reveals Doja Cat Partnership in The Latest Sims 4 Expansion Pack

Doja Cat Tattoos are available in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies!

EA released an official Press release about their collaboration between The Sims 4 and Doja Cat – American rapper, singer and songwriter. The collaboration reveals that three Tattoo pieces inspired by Doja Cat’s own Tattoos have made it into the latest Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack.

The New Doja Cat Sim

Along with the new Tattoos is also a new official version of the Doja Cat Sim, which requires the following Pack releases:

  • Businesses & Hobbies
  • Lovestruck
  • Growing Together
  • High School Years
  • Luxury Party Stuff
  • Goth Galore Kit
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The official Doja Cat Sim can be downloaded under the Maxis EA ID.

For more information about the latest collaboration, check out the official info release:

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We’re celebrating the launch of our newest Expansion Pack with rapper and singer Doja Cat who inspired three new custom Tattoo stamp designs. Let’s talk tattoo inspiration, creative expression, and experimentation with the new Tattoo tools available in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack.

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Collaborating with Doja Cat

As an artist and avid Simmer, Doja Cat is no stranger to expressing herself in real life and in The Sims. Working with The Sims team, Doja Cat chose three Tattoo stamps available in Create a Sim to inspire fellow Simmers. The new Tattoos include an image inspired by Renaissance statues, a striking sword motif and a spider representing femininity and fearlessness for Doja Cat. 

“I have a spider on my wrist, which was my first tattoo,” said Doja Cat. “Spiders represent femininity and I am also terrified of them and so I thought that would be kind of fun to put something on me that I’m scared of cause it feels like I’m kind of owning my fear…facing it.”

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Doja Cat’s three Tattoo stamps can be customized by size and placement. Players can also download Doja’s Sim now in The Sims 4!

Mastering the Art of Tattoos

Tattoos are a unique form of self-expression, and with the new Tattooing Skill in Businesses & Hobbies, Sims now have an exciting way to showcase their creativity, connect with other Sims and start their very own business. Tattoo artist Sims who are loyal to the coil can design and apply both pre-made or custom Tattoos, allowing them to express themselves through the art of ink. As Sims master the Tattooing Skill, they’ll unlock new tools like stamps, stencils and touch-up techniques, improving their craft and increasing the chances of stunning results. 

With Businesses & Hobbies, the new Tattoo Paint Mode system in Create a Sim allows players to create custom designs, and with a recent base game update, all players can now adjust the Hue, Saturation, Opacity, and Brightness of their Sims’ Tattoos using sliders. 

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Players can then share their creations in the new Gallery category or browse for Tattoos created by other Simmers. Plus, for the first time, Tattoos — including Tattoos from other packs — can be layered, allowing Sims to mix and match multiple Tattoos on the same body part for even greater customization!

For more information on the new Tattoo feature, see the latest Patch Notes here.

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What are your thoughts on the latest Doja Cat x The Sims 4 Collaboration? Join the comments below and stay tuned for more updates on Businesses & Hobbies!

The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Cheats List

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The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Cheats List

Cheating is (actually) worth it with this Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Cheats List!

Need to quickly alter something in your Sims 4 game? We’ve got you covered with the best list of Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Cheats List! We extracted all the essential cheats you’ll need to quickly upgrade both your Sims and their Businesses.

The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Cheats

With over twenty cheats for Skill Mastery Perks and instant hacks to get your Business to Rank Level 5, here’s every cheat for the latest Expansion Pack:

How to Use Cheats

In order to use The Sims 4 Cheats, you’ll first need to pull down the cheats console in the upper left corner. Then, type in your cheat code!

  • PC cheats: Press Ctrl and Shift and C
  • Mac cheats: Press Command and Shift and C
  • PS4 cheats: Press down all four shoulder buttons at the same time
  • Xbox One cheats: Hold down all four shoulder buttons at once

Testing Cheats

One of the most important cheats is Testing Cheats! This cheat unlocks many additional cheats from the cheats console to shift click options.

CheatDescription
testingcheats [on/off or true/false]Turns on Cheats

Business Cheats

Business Rank Cheats

There are quick ways for you to manipulate your Sims’ business rank in an instant. With these five cheats you can automatically apply a Small Business level ranking.

Rank LevelCheat
the sims 4 busineses and hobbies cheats business ranks1stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_SmallBusiness_Rank 200
the sims 4 busineses and hobbies cheats business ranks5stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_SmallBusiness_Rank 600 
the sims 4 busineses and hobbies cheats business ranks4stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_SmallBusiness_Rank 2000 
the sims 4 busineses and hobbies cheats business ranks3stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_SmallBusiness_Rank 4000 
the sims 4 busineses and hobbies cheats business ranks2stats.set_stat rankedStatistic_SmallBusiness_Rank 8500
Huge thanks to LuniverSims for discovering both Reputation and Rank Level cheats!

Business Reputation Cheats

Just like with the Business Rank Levels, you can easily control the Business Reputation too. There are two ends of the Business Reputation – aligning from Virtuous to Nefarious.

The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Cheats

There are 8 stages of Business Alignments. In The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Cheats language, this means that you can manipulate the reputation from maximum points at 999 (for Virtuous Alignment) to -999 (for Nefarious Alignment).

Business AlignmentCheat
sims 4 business reputation icons 2 Virtuous Alignmentstats.set_stat rankedStatistic_SmallBusiness_Reputation 999
sims 4 business reputation icons 1 Nefarious Alignmentstats.set_stat rankedStatistic_SmallBusiness_Reputation -999

Skill Mastery Perk Cheats

The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Cheats: Skill Mastery Perks

To add Sims 4 Skill Mastery Perk cheats, type in the traits.equip_trait cheat then the trait that you want to add. The removal trait is similar. traits.remove_trait followed by the trait will remove the trait from the active Sim.

traits.equip_trait
traits.remove_trait

Example: traits.equip_trait trait_MasteryPerk_AspirationalCreator

DescriptionCheat
Aspirational Creatortrait_MasteryPerk_AspirationalCreator
Aspirational Thinkertrait_MasteryPerk_AspirationalThinker
Active Auratrait_MasteryPerk_AuraActive
Creative Auratrait_MasteryPerk_AuraCreative
Mental Auratrait_MasteryPerk_AuraMental
Disable Aura VFXtrait_MasteryPerk_DisableAuraVFX
Disable Performancetrait_MasteryPerk_DisablePerformance
Empty Perktrait_MasteryPerk_EmptyPerk
Final Touchtrait_MasteryPerk_FinalTouch
In the Zonetrait_MasteryPerk_InTheZone
Mental Exercisetrait_MasteryPerk_MentalExercise
Pigeonholed Activetrait_MasteryPerk_PigeonholedActive
Pigeonholed Creativetrait_MasteryPerk_PigeonholedCreative
Pigeonholed Mentaltrait_MasteryPerk_PigeonholedMental
Pigeonholed Socialtrait_MasteryPerk_PigeonholedSocial
Power Performertrait_MasteryPerk_PowerfulPerformer
Second Windtrait_MasteryPerk_SecondWind
Secret Spicetrait_MasteryPerk_SecretSpice
Skillful Sleeptrait_MasteryPerk_SkillfulSleep
Skillful Sleep Clonetrait_MasteryPerk_SkillfulSleep_Clone
Spacebendertrait_MasteryPerk_Spacebender
Stronger With Agetrait_MasteryPerk_StrongerWithAge

Milestones Cheats

Adding Sims 4 Milestones is easy! Just make sure to turn on testingcheats and install AllCheats by TwistedMexi. All you need to do is select the Milestone that you want to add and then use BOTH parts of the cheat code. Then, make sure to read the instructions at the top of each section for important information.

DescriptionCheat
Gave First TattoolifeMilestone_GaveFirstTattoo
Got First TattoolifeMilestone_GotFirstTattoo
First SimoleonlifeMilestone_SmallBusiness_FirstSimoleon
Register Small BusinesslifeMilestone_SmallBusiness_Register
Sell Small BusinesslifeMilestone_SmallBusiness_Sell

Sim Preferences

To add Sims 4 Sim Preferences cheats, type in the traits.equip_trait cheat then the trait that you want to add. The removal trait is similar. traits.remove_trait followed by the trait will remove the trait from the active Sim.

traits.equip_trait
traits.remove_trait

Example: traits.equip_trait trait_SimPreference_Dislikes_Activities_Pottery

DescriptionCheat
Dislikes Potterytrait_SimPreference_Dislikes_Activities_Pottery
Dislikes Tattooingtrait_SimPreference_Dislikes_Activities_Tattooing
Likes Potterytrait_SimPreference_Likes_Activities_Pottery
Likes Tattooingtrait_SimPreference_Likes_Activities_Tattooing
No Opinion on Potterytrait_SimPreference_NoOpinion_Activities_Pottery
No Opinion on Tattooingtrait_SimPreference_NoOpinion_Activities_Tattooing

Skill Cheats

To add a skill to a sim, you will need to write the following prefix, then type the skill name from below and the level wanted. stats.set_skill_level [Skill Name] X

Important: Not every skill is a 10 level skill.
Example: stats.set_skill_level 10

DescriptionCheat
Pottery SkillMajor_Pottery
Tattooing SkillMajor_Tattooing
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Trait Cheats

To add Sims 4 traits cheats, type in the traits.equip_trait cheat then the trait that you want to add. The removal trait is similar. traits.remove_trait followed by the trait will remove the trait from the active Sim.

traits.equip_trait
traits.remove_trait

Example: traits.equip_trait trait_Idealist

Miscellaneous Traits

DescriptionCheat
Idealist Traittrait_Idealist
Motivating Speaker Traittrait_MotivatingSpeaker
Shady Traittrait_Shady
Shady Trait (NPC)trait_ShadyNPC
Beloved Brand Traittrait_BelovedBrand
Shady NPC Tattoo Recognized Traittrait_Hidden_ShadyNPC_TattooRecognized
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NPC Traits

DescriptionCheat
Bruno HoffmaneP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_BrunoHoffman
Cannonball ColemanEP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_CannonBallColeman
Corey NyhrusEP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_CoreyNyhrus
Crispin BlackEP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_CrispinBlack
Felix HoffmaneP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_FelixHoffman
Freya LodeneP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_FreyaLoden
Gramma HattieEP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_GrammaHattie
Hoffman Family MemberEP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_Hoffman
Loden Family MemberEP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_Loden
Nora LodeneP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_NoraLoden
Ollie MarkeP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_OllieMark
Zain KabaeP18_Trait_Hidden_NPC_ZainKaba
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Whim Cheats

Fears

To add Fears, they need to be added like traits. So to add a Fear, you will type traits.equip_trait and then use traits.remove_trait to remove a Fear. These only need testingcheats on enabled to use.

Example: traits.equip_trait trait_Fear_BeingCanceled

DescriptionCheat
trait_Fear_BeingCanceled
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Wants

In order to add Wants by cheat, you need to install TwistedMexi’s AllCheats mod. This mod enables cheats that are not available in the game without it. To add a Want, you will need to use the prefix whims.give_whim and to remove a Want, you will need to use whims.clear_whim before the Want cheat.

Example: whims.give_whim want_AttendHobbyClass

DescriptionCheat
Attend Hobby Classwant_AttendHobbyClass
Register Small Businesswant_BusinessSystem_Register
Craft Candywant_CandyMaker_CraftCandy
Craft Shocked Candywant_CandyMaker_CraftShockedCandy
Donate to Charitywant_Idealist_DonateToCharity
Dreaming Bigwant_Idealist_DreamingBig
Lead by Examplewant_Idealist_LeadByExample
Make Amendswant_Idealist_MakeAmends
Discuss Potterywant_Pottery_DiscussPottery
Make Ceramicswant_Pottery_MakeCeramic
Mentor in Potterywant_Pottery_Mentor
Sell Potterywant_Pottery_Sell
Pull Off a Heistwant_Shady_Heist
Be a Secret Shopperwant_Shady_SecretShopper
Have a Shady Conversationwant_Shady_ShadyConversion
Undercover Dealwant_Shady_UndercoverDeal
Arsonist Business Perkwant_SmallBusinessPerks_Arsonist
Customer Appreciation Day Perkwant_SmallBusinessPerks_CustomerAppreciationDay
Sway Customer Perkwant_SmallBusinessPerks_CustomerSway
Employee Tip Perkwant_SmallBusinessPerks_EmployeeTip
Fake Bill Paywant_SmallBusinessPerks_FakeBillPay
Inspire with Business Storywant_SmallBusinessPerks_InspirewithBusinessStory
Simo Coinwant_SmallBusinessPerks_SimoCoin
White Collar Robberywant_SmallBusinessPerks_WhiteCollarRobbery
Wutant Addictionwant_SmallBusinessPerks_WutantAddiction
Earn Simoleons from Tattooingwant_Tattooing_EarnSimoleons
Get Tattoowant_Tattooing_GetTattoo
Give Excellent Tattoowant_Tattooing_GiveExcellentTattoo
Give Tattoowant_Tattooing_GiveTattoo
Mentor Tattooingwant_Tattooing_Mentor
Practice Tattoingwant_Tattooing_Practice
Design Tattoowant_Tattooing_SketchDesign
Sketch Excellent Tattoowant_Tattooing_SketchExcellentDesign
Skill Up in Tattooingwant_Tattooing_SkillUp
Talk About Tattooingwant_Tattooing_TalkAbout

Special Thanks to Lot51 for providing a Google Sheet with the Tuning References! Make sure to check out the Lot51 website for great mods and more!

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Welcome to Nordhaven – An Overview of the New World in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

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Welcome to Nordhaven – An Overview of the New World in The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Välkomna, Tervetuloa, Velkomst and Velkomin to Nordhaven!

Nordhaven square

The Sims 4 goes international once again with its latest world, Nordhaven. In the developer livestream for The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies, Art Director Eva revealed that Nordhaven took inspiration from Scandinavian cities such as Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo, along with touches of London and Berlin. But what is there to do and see in this world? Let’s take a look at the two new neighbourhoods and everything they have to offer!

This northern coastal city is known for its thriving, independent local businesses and the enchanting beauty of its cold seasons. Take a walk through the historic views of Gammelvik with its cobbled streets, classic architecture, and picturesque canals. Or hop on the train to Iverstad and explore how the locals are reinventing the industrial city center. Whether you seek to make your business flourish or just want to practice your hobbies with a cozy community, you will always find an opportunity here.

World Description – The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

World Map

Nordhaven Map

Gammelvik – The Old Town

Canal
Church
Museum Park
Old Square

Take a walk down the historic streets of Gammelvik and immerse yourself in the culture of Nordharven’s oldest district. Locals here like to take it slow, travel to work on their vintage bikes, and take long strolls by the old canals at night.

Check out the central square for its Hobby Meetups and markets, or visit a lounge for a warm night of music.

Gammelvik Description – The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Overview of Gammelvik

Overview Gammelvik

Comfortably Canalside – 20×20

Comfortably Canalside

In the heart of the old residential quarter and well positioned for a good view of the ancient town walls, this lot is perfect for any history buff. Build a new home or business on this canalside lot and add your own chapter to this city’s long-running history.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Fisher’s Horizon – 30×20

Fishers Horizon

Once an old market for Nordhaven’s fishermen, this lot has been repurposed for new developments. Sims who love the morning sea breeze and watching the boats go by will find themselves at home here.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Old Torget House – 20×15

Old Torget House EXT
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Old Torget House2

Builder – KELLYHARTX

After years of disuse this old classic building has been recently refurbished and is finally on the market. Facing one of the oldest squares in Gammelvik, it’s a dreamy little house for anyone wishing to immerse themselves in the culture of this historic neighborhood.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Koffieboon – 20×20

Koffieboon EXT
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Koffieboon 2
Koffieboon 3
Koffieboon 4

Builder – Laireen35

Right in the heart of Gammelvik, this classic four-bedroom building lives at the center of this city’s community and history.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

The Rouge Note – 20×20

The Rouge Note EXT
The Rouge Note 1
The Rouge Note 2

Builder – Yohannabuilds

The Rouge Note is the go-to place for all the cool cats in Nordhaven to enjoy themselves after a long day of hard work. Savour the smooth music, let the sultry vibes in, dream of what the night could bring.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Konst Modern – 50×40

Konst Modern EXT
Konst Modern1
Konst Modern2
Konst Modern3
Konst Modern4

Builder – Eva Rotky

Following popular community vote, the old museum of Gammelvik was renovated into a state of the art, contemporary facility—with a new modern wing equipped with workstations for the community to learn pottery, painting and woodworking. Hereby presenting, the new Konst Modern.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Iverstad – The Modern Side

lighthouse
meetup dock
train station

Originally the industrial district of the city, Iverstad has recently turned into a natural settling spot for ambitious and stylish Sims. Many of its old factories have been repurposed as living spaces, and extensive terrains have recently been made available for new developments.

Cross the bridge to the central island to check out its Hobby Meetups and meet the young community of this growing neighborhood. just maybe stay clear of that one dark alley –  they say a shady character hangs out there at night…

Iverstad Description – The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Overview of Iverstad

Overview Iverstad

Lighthouse Lookout – 50×40

Lighthouse Lookout

This lot is perfect for any Sim looking for a stunning garden and a beautiful seaside view…and also doesn’t mind waking up to the bright lamp of Iverstad’s lighthouse.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Inked Inlet – 20×20

Inked Inlet

Nestled right in front of the Iverstad markets, this is a great spot for any Sim looking to expand their social circle and business network. Just be careful to not fall in the canals if you’re riding a bike.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Spilled Neon – 20×20

Spilled Neon
Spilled Neon1
Spilled Neon2
Spilled Neon3
Spilled Neon4

Builder – KELLYHARTX

With this lot, you can reach for the stars. This beautiful industrial-conversion is perfect for anyone looking for ample space to pursue their hobbies and dreams.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

The Old Foundry – 20×15

The Old Foundry
The Old Foundry1
The Old Foundry2
The Old Foundry3
The Old Foundry4

Builder – Eva Rotky

Back in the day this brick building functioned as a small foundry used to produce metal castings. It’s now been repurposed as a contemporary living space, with an added top floor for a scenic view of the central areas of Iverstad.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

Terra-Potta – 30×20

Terra Potta
Terra Potta1
Terra Potta2
Terra Potta3
Terra Potta4

Builder – Yohannabuilds

Surrounded by green open space, this is the ideal island of tranquility to take a break from the brutality of the city’s industrial buildings.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

New Harbor Park – 50×40

New Harbor Park
New Harbor Park3
New Harbor Park1
New Harbor Park2

Builder – Laireen35

There once was a city plan for this green plot to house a new business. Nobody knows exactly what it was going to be—the project fell through, leaving not much more than an empty shell of a building. Yet the locals still hope that an ambitious entrepreneur might one day turn it into something.

The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies

New The Sims 4 Update! (March 6th, 2025 Patch Notes)

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New The Sims 4 Update! (March 6th, 2025 Patch Notes)

EA releases a hotfix patch for The Sims 4.

There’s a new The Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac and Console platforms Xbox and Playstation. The latest patch addresses several bugs and issues, including the ones introduced with the previous game patch. Such as the body distortions glitch, which should be fixed in this update according to the recent Sims Direct statement.

Find out what’s been improved and changed in the official patch notes below:

The Sims 4 Update Logo

The Hotfix 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.

Unlike previous Sims 4 Feature Updates, this one is not expected to automatically disable Mods / CC considering it’s a hotfix without any new features.

The Sims 4 Update

Official Sims 4 Patch Notes

Sul Sul, Simmers! We’re rolling out an update that covers a series of quick fixes for issues reported in the previous update. Thanks for all your reports via the EA Forums! We’ll continue to investigate other reported issues and provide updates when possible.

– The Sims 4 Team

Bug Fixes: Sims 4 Base Game / Multipack

  • Child Sims who were experiencing body deformation have returned to normal proportions.
  • Console players can scroll though Tattoos and open Filter Panels with controllers.
  • Unit Outlines no longer appear in Build Mode for players who do not own The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies Expansion Pack. Players who own the For Rent Expansion Pack will still be able to use its appropriate functionality on Residential Rental lots.

Cats & Dogs

  • [EA Forums] Small Dog Breeds no longer appear distorted in Create a Sim.

If you continue to encounter issues, please report them at the link: https://forums.ea.com/category/the-sims-4-en/ideas/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en

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

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