MySims Beacon Bay and Action Bundle are the next release titles!
EA and Maxis are not ready to stop with bringing MySims action back to the hands of all Simmers. It seems that the MySims Cozy Bundle, which featured two releases including MySims and MySims Kingdom isn’t the only planned rerelease.
After the official announcement that the Nintendo Switch release of MySims Cozy Bundle is coming to PC on Steam, Epic and EA App, there’s been a talk if other MySims games will get a similar treatment.
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The Leak
The discovery of new MySims Games coming to PC (and quite possibly Nintendo Switch) was first found on Reddit by user OyeDiego, who spotted two new MySims releases including:
MySims Beacon Bay
MySims Action Bundle
Both listings only revealed the two new game names, and didn’t contain any new information for the named releases. Only placeholder dates, prices and text.
The release date of these upcoming remasters is still unknown. But, considering that The Sims Team is preparing a very special week called “Nostalgia Now” by the end of January, we might expect an announcement of these two new MySims games releases.
Which MySims Games are left to be re-released?
There are four more MySims Games from Nintendo Wii waiting to be re-released for Nintendo Switch and PC, including:
MySims Agents
MySims Party
MySims SkyHeroes
MySims Racing
According to the leak of the official bundle, there’s going to be a MySims Action Bundle, possibly featuring two MySims rereleases in one including MySims SkyHeroes and MySims Agents.
For MySims Beacon Bay – it seems that EA and Maxis are finally getting ready to inroduce a whole new MySims game to the series. And we can’t wait to see what it is!
According to The Sims Wiki, Beacon Bay was a new Town exclusive to The Sims 3 DS game. It looks like Maxis is preparing a new adventure in this town for PC and Nintendo Switch players:
What are your thoughts on the re-release of new MySims games and a new MySims game adventure coming soon? Join the discussion below and stay tuned to all things MySims right here on Sims Community!
Thirty-seven kits later, we finally saw the arrival of kits that included both CAS and BB items. Whether or not this is a good move is yet to be seen, but I’m loving it from what I’m seeing so far. The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit releases alongside ‘Casanova Cave’ and ‘Comfy Gamer’ Kits; the review for the latter can be found here for those not interested in CAS items.
With 12 Build-Buy items and 14 Create-A-Sim items, there’s a lot to get into. Here is our overview of every item that comes with the pack. Stick around to the end to hear our full review.
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The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit: Features Overview
Alongside Casanova Cave, Secret Sanctuary is one of the first kits to combine both CAS and BB items into one Kit. And with this pack’s sultry and opulent atmosphere, who better to model it than Willow Creek’s very own Bella Goth?
Indulge in iconic fashion and enchanting décor with The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit. Create a luxurious space full of opulent furniture concealed behind a secret passage in a bookcase. When you’re inside your hideaway, let the world melt away as you relax on your chaise lounge or try on polished Italian-inspired fashions in your floor-length mirror.
Kit Features
An Opulent Oasis — This is a private retreat featuring a mysterious hidden entrance, elegant antique vanity, charming tea set, and more high-end touches sure to delight Sims with a sense of refinement.
Flawlessly Fashionable — These finely-tailored italian-inspired fashions are polished, sophisticated, and feature classic silhouettes. It’s a cohesive collection that feels curated, as if hand-picked by someone with exquisite taste.
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CAS Overview
Take a look at Bella Goth modelling all the new CAS items available in the Kit.
Accessories
Tops
Bottoms
Full Body
Shoes
Object Overview
If you’d like to take an in-depth look at each item’s description, then I’ve got you covered.
Object Swatches
Classical Revival Vanity Chair
Twilight Repose Chaise Lounge
Classical Revival Vanity
Arcane Aroma Tea Tray
Whispering Walls Gallery Frames
Gilded Looking Glass
Chateaux Charm Fireplace
Vintage Allure Jewelry Box
Gilded Gaze Frame TV
Echoes of Elegance Gramophone
Secret Sanctuary Bookcase by CrypticCo
Secret Sanctuary Door by CrypticCo
Object Functionality
A few of these objects are fucntional. As expected the Gramophone plays any of the ingame stations and emits a spooky red mist when on.
The Arcane Aroma Tea Tray can be stocked with Shadowberry Tea and comes with a new mug, giving Sims who drink it a +2 Confident moodlet called ‘Radiant Mystique’
A new functional vanity is always a welcome addition. It gives players without Vintage Glamour Stuff or the Modern Luxe Kit the ability to have their Sims don various preset makeup looks.
One of the important functional parts of this Sims 4 Kits doesn’t have any new interactions. And that’s what makes it ever more secret! The Secret Sanctuary Door by Cryptic Co can be used as a portal between two rooms.
We also have the new portal recorded in action:
Styled Room
This Kit comes with one newly styled room in 3 colour swatches. The (unsurprisingly named) ‘Secret Sanctuary’ costs 28,923 Simoleons and can be found under the Living Room tab.
Our Review of The Secret Sanctuary Kit
The Secret Sanctuary Kit is available on the EA App and other stores for $4.99 or your local equivalent.
I was sceptical when I heard that some kits would now ship with both CAS and BB combined, and I can’t say I sold on the idea. As a big fan of build mode, I am sad to see the lower object count. However, I am glad that kits will now include something for everyone.
Starting with the Create-A-Sim items, this is a hit-or-miss selection. Some pieces, such as the elegant gown with the slit up one side, are perfect for formal and party outfits. However, the polo shirt and the halter neck top feel like they shipped with the 2014 base game. I appreciate the necklace – a call back to Bella Goth’s necklace from the Sims 2. Another aspect I enjoy is the versatility of many of the pieces. There is something for every category besides swimwear, which isn’t often the case with kits. The CAS content of this Kit caters more towards the feminine category, in contrast to the Casanova Cave Kit.
Now, onto the Build Buy. The Build Buy selection is where the Kit shines. Every item comes with matching swatches, and each object has a style that matches the existing aesthetics of the game. One of my favourite items is the new hidden bookcase door, which reminds me of the rotating door in The Sims 2 Apartment Life. This door blends seamlessly with the new full-height bookshelf placed flush against the wall..
The new Echoes of Elegance Gramophone emits a red cloud when music plays, similar to the gramophone from the Reapers Rewards Event. I sometimes wish such effects could be turned off, as many, myself included, may find this effect jarring and immersion-breaking. The only thing the BB selection is missing is a new coffee table on which to place the tea tray; even a side table would do.
I had a lot of fun remodelling the recently refreshed Goth house with the objects included, and the swatches included fit perfectly with the existing base game furniture. I also enjoyed giving Bella Goth some new outfits and refreshing her style. See below for more!
Lookbook
If you’re looking for outfit inspiration look no further as I prove how versatile these pieces are in any scenario you throw your Sim into.
We inspect hidden clues in The Sims 4 Build Mode and an Aspiration leading up to the return of the Burglar.
The latest Patch for The Sims 4 has brought preparations for the release of new Kits, but also prepare the game for the launch of a new Event, through which it’s believed that Maxis is teasing a return of Burglars to The Sims 4. The team thought of including a new Aspiration, Carton Drink Image and a Thief’s Letter, leading up to the potential long-awaited return of NPC Burglars to The Sims 4.
Each Sims Game including The Sims 1, The Sims 2 and The Sims 3 had this NPC character as a Base Game launch day experience. Unfortunately, The Sims 4 is still waiting to reveal whether or not they’re coming soon. Still, we’ve gotten first serious hints in the game that might switch things up for the first time…
Starting February 4th, 2025 – players will be able to join a throwback character from The Sims 3 Into The Future called Emit Relevart (now read that backwards!). The character will guide the player through the story and give him new items, clues and possible hints for the future as you complete the storyline.
Through the weekly quests you’ll be given certain rewards as a player to use including the giant Cake, Dance Floor and more fun items. However, your Sims will be given additional pieces of information, collectibles and vague letters to keep their journey more interesting.
In this article, we’ve discovered new items that might be considered as Spoilers for players who want to experience The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Event for the first time. The full storyline and quest idea isn’t out yet, so don’t expect full information to be revealed below either.
Huge thanks to @EmilyBlueJay on Twitter for first spotting these items!
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Hidden Mystery Items Found in The Sims 4
The first part of these hidden mystery items from The Sims 4, that you can unlock using bb.showhiddenobjects cheat, are related entirely to the quest progress storyline and don’t reveal much at all.
IOU Note
A mysterious IOU note, left inside of a time capsule.
Shard of Time
The past leaves echoes through time which manifest in these shards.
Time Travel Component
The theoretical component needed to make time travel possible.
The Time Capsule
There’s a new Time Capsule in The Sims 4 Build Mode debug, that you’ll also obtain through the upcoming Live Event story progress.
This time capsule is worth 70 Simoleons, and each opening of the Time Capsule will give you a different variation of a MySims character collectible:
The Burglars Inspired Aspiration
Alright, this REALLY has to be a hint that Burglars are coming back to The Sims 4…right?!
The upcoming Sims 4 Live Event has a brand new reward Aspiration called Sticky Fingers. It also introduces a new exclusive Reward Trait called “Enhanced Kleptomaniac”. Take a look:
Sticky Fingers Aspiration
This Sim wants to become a master procurer and redistributor of goods and wealth to their own pocket.
Enhanced Kleptomaniac Reward Trait
Enhanced Kleptomaniacs are less likely to be caught in the act of taking things right in front of the eyes of others.
The first clue was spotted as a throwback character on the back of a Milk Box’s Carton. The render featured in the image is an NPC Burglar from The Sims 2, with the following description:
Some Sneaky Sim, Not a Raccoon
Last seen leaving the scene with a small sack of large furniture.
Additionally, there is now a Thief’s Letter too, which sounds too good not to be a hint at this point:
Thief’s Letter
Sent years ago, it’s as though this letter has been waiting for just the right time.
That’s all on the Mystery Items found in The Sims 4 Debug section. It’s very interesting how long the game’s been out without Burglars. Now looking at all the clues that The Sims Team has prepared, I can’t stop thinking about the possibility of their return. There’s already a rumor alongside happening for the remaster of The Sims 2 and Sims 1, so things are already on the “too good to be true” side of things.
The Future of The Sims Goes Back to Refreshing The Past
A new interview with the Vice President of The Sims Franchise has sparked some light on The Sims Team’s perception of releasing future content for The Sims 4. Specifically, how they plan to keep refreshing existing systems and features.
SimGuruLyndsay: I think given that we’re at a certain time threshold we’ve never been at in our generation, we’re going to do a little bit of both. I think you’ll see us going and start revisiting parts of The Sims 4 and say “Hmm, maybe this skill could be reworked and rethought out”; or maybe this new theme means we have to go back and revisit this core piece.
But what do you think? Please note that everything discussed here is still in the speculation side of things until we get closer to the game’s 25th Anniversary. The Motherlode Season sure would make a lot more sense if it involved some Simoleon swiping…
Let us know your thoughts and theories in the comments down below and stay tuned for more Sims 4 News and Speculation!
2025 is starting strong! The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit was released today in collaboration with content creator Lilsimsie, alongside the ‘Secret Sanctuary’ and ‘Casanova Cave’ Kits. Unlike the other two kits released today, this is a purely BB Kit and does not feature any CAS items.
Design a warm, inviting gaming room with personal touches that will offer your Sims a place to unwind with their favorite pastime with The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit, created in collaboration with longtime Simmer and content creator lilsimsie.
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The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit: Features Overview
The Kit is packed with 30 items to brighten up your sims gaming space. It is a big contrast to the more hardcore gamer vibe of gaming-themed objects released in previous packs. There is plenty of clutter to add to the organised mess of your Sim’s office, bedroom, or living room.
Settle in for a cozy time at the computer with The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit. With this collection, you’ll craft warm, inviting spaces that feel personal with a large desk, playful clutter items, and of course a comfy gaming chair. This kit was created in collaboration with Lilsimsie to be fun and relaxing with subtle references to The Sims.
Kit Features
A Personal Touch — Use the decor in this kit to make your computer area feel homey, relaxing, and completely yours with plants, clutter, and gaming accessories. There are even cubed cubbies for displaying Knickknacks and other treasured items to make you happy!
A Little Sims-y — Who wouldn’t want a mini cow plant hanging over their head? This kit has all kinds of callouts to The Sims, including a grilled cheese mini-library and an adorable alarm clock.
Items Preview
Catalogue Previews
If you’d like to take an in-depth look into each item’s description then I’ve got you covered.
Object Swatches
Unlike many previous packs, this Kit contains cohesive colour schemes throughout with many objects also having neutral swatches for those who enjoy keeping things minimalist.
Precious Pillow Pouf
CozyComforts Gaming Chair
Cubed Cubbies
The SkrivBord
StackIt Pegboard – Mini Shelf
StackIt Pegboard – Full Shelf
The Endless Book Pile
InstaSimsta Camera
Luscious Locks Mini Plant
The Covert Cowplant
Sims Forever! Collectible Art Prints
But First, Boba Cup
PerfiktPlastic Pencil Cup
The Paused Book
MySticker Collection
PerfiktPlastic Desk Organizer
PixelPerfect Controller
Collection of Nostalgic Games
Terrific Tabletop Frames
Esteemed Keyboard Display
PixelPerfect Headphones
Ultra Sleek Computer Tower
Woven Area Rug
StackIt Pegboard – Panel
Culinary Confections Candle
Beam Me Up Blarffy Novelty Table Lamp
Neon Gamer Tag Sign
Comfy Gaming Computer
Blast Off! Alarm Clock
Melt Masters Mini-Library
Object Functionality
You might think that some of the objects are purely decorative, but that isn’t the case. Every decor object is Heirloom eligible if you own the Life & Death Expansion Pack. Who knows, perhaps your novelty UFO lamp is sentimental?
The ‘Blast Off! Alarm Clock’ can be set for the room it is placed in and will wake nearby Sims up with a unique sound and animation. Thank you to @lunar_britney for sharing this on Twitter.
The ‘InstaSimsta Camera’ can also be added to your sims inventory and used to take pictures similar to the cameras introduced in the Get To Work Expansion pack.
Styled Room
As with many kits this one includes a pre styled room for you to add to your Sims home or take inspiration from. ‘A Player’s Paradise’ costs 11,001 simoleons and can be found under the Study tab. It comes in 3 swatches and the majority of the items that come in the kit are included.
Our Review of The Comfy Gamer Kit
As with previous kits, the Comfy Gamer Kit is available on the EA App and other stores for $4.99 or your local equivalent.
For the price, 30 items of this quality to clutter up your Sim’s office seems just right. The wide variety of swatches, including neutral swatches seldom found in previous packs, is greatly appreciated. The separated PC tower and monitors are also a welcome addition and something I would like to have seen with previous PCs in the game.
With the 25th anniversary of The Sims coming next month, including Simlish posters of past games feels apt. It makes me long for a re-release of past titles. You can read our article on recent re-release/remaster rumors here.
The desk featured in this Kit is reminiscent of the Mittcirkel/Alex from IKEA, but this Kit is based on Kayla – AKA Lilsimsie’s – real office. Perhaps one day we will see the return of a collaboration between Maxis and IKEA as in 2008 with The Sims 2 Ikea Home Stuff.
The only negative point I have about this Kit is the lack of a new gaming console despite having a new buyable controller. Last month saw the addition of the Super Dream Cube console with the Cozy Celebrations Event, with consoles previously being a City Living exclusive. Perhaps development timelines did not line up, explaining the lack of a console in this Kit. It may have been nice to see the new trend of combined CAS and BuildBuy kits in play here with some MySims hoodies, PJs, or even in-game versions of the clothes available on The Sims merch store. That being said, that would mean a lower number of BB objects in this Kit, and I wouldn’t want to sacrifice a single item.
This Kit is perfect for those little additions to your Sim’s homes for all ages. The objects in this Kit are versatile, allowing you to pair them up with objects from packs like City Living or High School Years. Everything is perfect for a geeky Sim.
This Kit pairs perfectly with the Tech Guru career from the Base Game, the Video Game Streamer part-time career from High School Years, the ESports Competitor Career from Discover University, or just for Sims interested in gaming. It would be nice to see more hobby-related kits and packs in the future.
The publisher is ready to deliver refreshes and new content for The Sims 4 – simultaneously.
EA and Maxis are changing the way they roll out future content for The Sims 4. Well, at least the pacing of changes and upgrades you’re about to see for the core experience of a video game that’s turning 11 years this September. And a Franchise that’s celebrating 25 years!
For developers like Lyndsay Pearson who’s worked on The Sims Franchise for as long as it’s been operating, the future of The Sims 4 lies in keeping the players excited with fresh content while revisiting previous experiences and seeing what can be done. Whether it’s core upgrades to Graphics Processing and Visuals with the DirectX11 Upgrade or doing Townie House Refreshes in The Sims 4 Worlds, there’s always a loose end that needs screwing or upgrading.
For Maxis and The Sims Developers, the answer to “What lies in the future of The Sims 4?” will be a question that will never get run out of new ideas. And methods to rekindle the spark of what we already have.
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Revisiting The Past
In an interview with PC Gamer website, Lyndsay Pearson who’s Vice President of The Sims Franchise shared what their vision is for the future of The Sims 4.
Read the full transcription down below:
PC Gamer: Where do you see The Sims 4 – whether it’s in 5 years or 10 years. As you’ve said, breaths of content has been a big focus for The Sims 4. Do you think it’s going to continue developing wide that way – and if that is The Sims way is just new experiences sideways and fitting them together?
SimGuruLyndsay: I think given that we’re at a certain time threshold we’ve never been at in our generation, we’re going to do a little bit of both. I think you’ll see us going and start revisiting parts of The Sims 4 and say “Hmm, maybe this skill could be reworked and rethought out”; or maybe this new theme means we have to go back and revisit this core piece.
I think you’re going to see a combination. It’s not just new breath of content content, although there is endless amounts of things that we could go after that we would love to keep adding to the game. But also then how does that impact some of the systems that might already exist. Whether that’s Skills, Jobs or whatever…
The announcement of The Sims Labs back in September 2024 seemed almost like it would only have significant impact on the future release for The Sims: Project Rene. However, the last episode of Behind The Sims has shown how many features The Sims Labs team has already worked on. Giving more than enough clues that the revisits and neverending polish of The Sims 4 is going to go hand in hand with future content.
With more frequent Sims 4 Game Updates, Free Content Delivery Drops, exclusive In-Game Events and even more frequent Expansion Pack releases, The Sims 4 has been able to secure a schedule that doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon.
All of that soon plans to be enhanced additionally with an AI-Driven The Sims Hub, which is already teased to be an extremely powerful tool.
Join the conversation below and stay up-to-date on all the latest Sims 4 News!
This is a private retreat featuring a mysterious hidden entrance, elegant antique vanity, charming tea set, and more high-end touches sure to delight Sims with a sense of refinement.
Flawlessly Fashionable
These finely-tailored italian-inspired fashions are polished, sophisticated, and feature classic silhouettes. It’s a cohesive collection that feels curated, as if hand-picked by someone with exquisite taste.
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The Sims 4 Casanova Cave Kit
Elevated Evenings
A jumbo, state-of-the-art TV and stylish modern furniture will make your den an undeniable hotspot. Have friends over for a chill night at the card table – or have a date over for an exciting night on your stylish, well-loved leather sofa.
Effortless Style
Dress in high-quality, understated fashions made for the masculine Sim. These styles are relaxed, achieving a polished look that is still a bit rough around the edges.
Use the décor in this kit to make your computer area feel homey, relaxing, and completely yours with plants, clutter, and gaming accessories. There are even cubed cubbies for displaying knickknacks and other treasured items that make you happy!
A Little Sims-y
Who wouldn’t want a mini cow plant hanging over their head? This kit has all kinds of callouts to The Sims, including a grilled cheese mini-library and an adorable alarm clock.
Each new The Sims 4 Kit released today is priced at $4.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency! Getting all three Kits we’ve linked above will cost you around 15USD.
The 2025 Rebrand brings a colorful Plumbob, groovy new logo and unique new typography.
If there’s any game that likes to Rebrand and showcase their DLC portfolio in the most vibrand and up-to-date way possible, it’s The Sims 4. Electronic Arts has invested a lot of efforts into changing the game’s marketing messages, PR buzz words and striking visuals over the years. In their previous 2019 Rebrand, EA hired Skylight Collective to do an entire rebrand of The Sims 4 and its entire catalogue of DLC releases for a new Gen Z audience.
The rebrand was well translated quickly into The Sims 4 Base Game and soon its future (and previous) Expansion Pack, Game Pack and Stuff Pack releases. As well as Kits which changed a lot of their branding target from the start!
On January 14th, 2025 Maxis dropped a new Sims 4 Update which changed the Main Menu design entirely. Brought a brand new The Sims 4 Logo to the top left corner, as well as promised on changing in-game typography in one of the early mockups shown in Behind The Sims.
What has the new rebranding for The Sims 4 changed in 2025? Let’s review all the updates to the game’s Logo, Plumbob and Typography!
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The Sims 4: 2025 Logo Rebranding
The Sims 4 Logo has received a massive overhaul, featuring a whole new typography, light color updates and additional variations for different logo sizes and prints.
See The Sims 4 Logo from 2019 and the new one in 2025 compared side to side:
The Sims 4 2025 Rebrand: Monochrome Logo Updates
In addition, there’s a new variation that features the new fully rendered Plumbob:
The Sims 4 2025 Rebrand: Full Render Logo Comparison
Plumbob Rebranding
There’s now a full colored, 100% rendered version of The Sims 4 Plumbob thanks to the 2025 Rebranding. See how it compares to the Plumbob from 2019:
Plumbob Rebranding Comparison
In addition, for simple User Interface uses and menu prompts, EA and Maxis plan to use the monochrome version of the plumbob, which will look like this:
New Monochrome Plumbob
Here’s how the new monochrome Plumbob compares to The Sims 4 Rebranding from 2019:
The Monochrome version of the plumbob is expected to be utilized for general Sims games across the series, while the fully rendered 2025 Plumbob will be used more to distinct the game entry.
New Typography
The Sims Team introduces a new Sans Typography as a part of their 2025 Rebrand. Here’s a comparison of The Sims Sans font from 2019 and the new one from 2025:
Down below we’ve listed all the assets featuring the 2025 rebrand element pieces for The Sims 4. We’ll make sure to update this article with newer assets as they surface!
To download the official new assets, simply click on a logo or image of your choice to open up a new window and Save As…!
New The Sims 4 Logo
New The Sims 4 Plumbobs
What do you think on The Sims 4’s 3rd Rebrand? We’ll keep you posted on all the future changes and feature additions right here on Sims Community so stay tuned!
The 18th Sims 4 Expansion Pack will be revealed by February 6th, 2025.
There’s going to be a new Sims 4 Expansion Pack reveal happening in just a matter of few weeks. According to the latest trustworthy reports, we’ll know the next Expansion Pack’s theme and features in the beginning of February 2025.
The Sims 4 Motherlode Season is almost here!
Twitter user @anadius has posted an insightful tip about a new Sims 4 Expansion Pack set to release after this month’s Sims 4 Kits rollout. Here’s what they’ve stated:
Game File Findings
According to my numbers the next Expansion Pack should drop after those two Creator Kits. I’m not saying anything, but all DLCs since 2023 dropped on Thursday. And February 6th (Thursday) is on the roadmap. There’s no trailer nor preorders yet but… Maybe? Maybe not?
The official 25th Anniversary Content Roadmap has marked February 6th, 2025 as an important milestone. According to the game files, the new Expansion Pack should be revealed by then. But as things are always subject to change, and the Roadmap is aiming more towards a Roadmap approach – we’ll at least know the full Expansion Pack name and release date.
In the previous Sims 4 To Be Continued Roadmap that lasted from September to December 2024, we discovered the full name and release of The Sims 4 Life & Death in the Roadmap Reveal.
That’s right – The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 18 will be announced by February 6th. And we’ve already started our countdown!
Countdown to The Sims 4 Motherlode Season Reveal
Coming to PC, Mac, Xbox One, S and X, Playstation 4, 5 and Pro Series.
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Are you ready to discover what the next $39.99USD Expansion Pack is all about? EA and Maxis are already discovering some interesting themes for numbers above the 18th Expansion Pack, and we’re yet to discover what 18 is all about. Quite a busy season ahead of us already!
What do you think the next Expansion Pack theme is about? Share your theories in the comments down below and stay tuned for all the latest news and updates on The Sims 4 Expansion Pack 18 right here on Sims Community!
The current biggest Sims Smartphone game is getting a major graphics update!
The Sims FreePlay remains as one of the strongest mobile titles in The Sims Franchise. After almost 15 successful of the game, the team announced their next big overhaul. Dynamic Light Graphics are coming to The Sims FreePlay, with massive visual overhauls and responsive lighting depending on the outdoor time and weather.
This big graphics overhaul for The Sims FreePlay is set to launch in March 2025, with more information about the exact release date to be expected as we get closer to that month.
Until then, take an official look into the changes coming to this Android and iOS Sims game:
The Sims FreePlay: Dynamic Light Graphics Preview
We have surprises in store for our 25th birthday – I can’t wait to show you this!
We’re adding realistic soft shadow lighting in the game. The sun and other light sources can bounce around the room so you can create bright and lofty spaces, cozy nooks and transform all of your Sims’ homes.
. We can’t wait to see how Simmers use it to make their perfect homes.
Are you surprised with the Dynamic Light Graphics Upgrade coming to The Sims FreePlay and do you plan on brushing off your old Sim Town save games? Join the comments down below and let us know!
Instantly create Bucket List goals, unlock reward Traits and more with these advanced Sims 4 Cheats!
You can’t cheat death (unless you ask Grim nicely), but lucky for you, The Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack does come with some new cheat codes for you to use!
In this guide, we’ll be taking you through all types of The Sims 4 Life & Death Cheats. From Trait Cheats to promoting your Sims in the Reaper Active Career. Plus, quick solutions to trigger new Bucket List prompts and more!
Before you enter any cheats, you need to enable cheats first.
To enable cheats on PC and Mac systems:
Press CTRL+SHIFT+C simultaneously to bring up the cheat box
Type testingcheats true in the cheat box
Press Enter to activate advanced cheats
Close the cheat box by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+C simultaneously again
If you entered the cheat correctly, a message will appear under the cheat box informing you that cheats have been enabled.
Playstation
Reminder that enabling advanced The Sims 4 Life and Death cheats on PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles will permanently disable trophies on that save file!
To enable cheats on PlayStation 4 and 5 systems:
Press L1+L2+R1+R2 simultaneously to bring up the cheat box
Type testingcheats true in the cheat box
Press X to activate advanced cheats. The game will warn you that doing so will disable your trophies and ask if you’re sure. Press X again to confirm that you want to enable cheats.
To close the cheat box, press L1+L2+R1+R2 simultaneously again
If you entered the cheat correctly, a message will appear under the cheat box informing you that cheats have been enabled.
Xbox One & Xbox Series X
Reminder that enabling The Sims 4 Life and Death cheats on Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles will permanently disable achievements on that save file!
To enable cheats on Xbox One and Xbox Series X systems:
Press all four back triggers simultaneously to bring up the cheat box
Type testingcheats true in the cheat box
Press A to activate advanced cheats. The game will warn you that doing so will disable your achievements and ask if you’re sure. Press A again to confirm that you want to enable cheats.
To close the cheat box, press all four back triggers simultaneously again
If you entered the cheat correctly, a message will appear under the cheat box informing you that cheats have been enabled.
image: ea.com
The Sims 4 Life And Death Cheats
Trait Cheats
The expansion pack brought 10 new traits to the game: 3 CAS traits, 3 reward traits and 4 grief-type traits. You can apply all of these easily to your Sim using The Sims 4 Life and Death Cheats!
Skeptical Sims don’t trust everything they see and want to find solid proof of anything they’re unsure of. The Skeptical trait is incompatible with the Macabre trait.
traits.equip_trait trait_Skeptical
Chased by Death Sims are, well, chased by death. If they’re involved in any activities that could kill them, then it’s unlikely they’ll get away unscathed! Sims with this trait get to progress their soul’s journey faster, though.
traits.equip_trait trait_ChasedByDeath
Macabre Sims enjoy all things that the darkness offers and aren’t afraid of anything concerning death or the afterlife. It’s not just a phase, Mom! The Macabre trait is not compatible with the Skeptical trait.
traits.equip_trait trait_Macabre
Grimborn is a reward trait – Sims acquire this trait if they are offspring of the Grim Reaper. Their lifespans are longer, and they have a scythe-shaped birthmark underneath their ear.
Traits.equip_trait Grimborn
Grim Descendant is a reward trait – offspring of Grimborn Sims have this trait, but they don’t have a longer lifespan.
Traits.equip_trait GrimDescendant
Ghost Whisperer is a reward trait for completing the Ghost Historian aspiration.
traits.equip_trait GhostWhisperer
Grief Trait Sims 4 Life and Death Cheats
Grief Traits can be added or removed with the following cheats:
Anger Grief
traits.equip_trait trait_grief_anger
traits.remove_trait trait_grief_anger
Sadness Grief
traits.equip_trait trait_grief_depression
traits.remove_trait trait_grief_depression
Denial Grief
traits.equip_trait trait_grief_denial
traits.remove_trait trait_grief_denial
Holding It Together: Grief
traits.equip_trait trait_grief_hold
traits.remove_trait trait_grief_hold
Skill Cheats
There’s one new skill that comes with the Life & Death pack – the Thanatology skill. Thanatology is the scientific study of death, dying, grief, and loss, and how people deal with those types of experiences.
You can set your Sims’ Thanatology skill using this cheat:
Stats.Set_Skill_Level Minor_Thanatology X (1-5)
Ghost Mastery Cheats
Ghost abilities can be unlocked using gained Experience Points in the Ghost Mastery panel. Use the following cheat to add Experience Points. Replace [number] with the desired amount.
You can use the following cheat to unlock the ultimate ability in either the good or evil branches. To activate it, you must use ANY good or evil ability once.
Good:
Stats.set_stat statistic_ghostpowers_good 99
Evil:
Stats.set_stat statistic_ghostpowers_evil 99
Career Cheats
There are 2 new careers for your Sims to try out from this pack! Use the following Sims 4 Life and Death cheats to apply career promotions (or demotions) to the new careers:
Undertaker Career
Promotion:
Careers.Promote Mortician
Demotion:
Careers.Demote Mortician
Reaper Career
Promotion:
Careers.Promote Active_Reaper
Demotion:
Careers.Demote Active_Reaper
Aspirations /Soul’s Journey Sims 4 Life and Death Cheats
To complete your active Sim’s current aspiration milestone, earning satisfaction points and progressing the Soul’s Journey:
aspirations.complete_current_milestone
To grant satisfaction points to your active Sim:
sims.give_satisfaction_points X
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The Sims 4 Bucket List Cheats
You can use the following cheat to add specific Bucket List objectives to a Sim – make sure you have testingcheats enabled, then Shift + Click on your Sim and go to:
Pack Cheats > Expansion Packs > EP17 Life And Death > Add Unfinished Business Objective.
There, you can choose between all the Bucket List categories and pick whichever objective you would like to add to your Sim.
Enjoy the latest expansion pack in a pro way using these Sims 4 life and death cheats and have a spooky, grand old time!
EA releases official details on how the first Sims 4 House Refresh works in the game.
Maxis surprised everyone yesterday when they released their first ever Townie House Refresh for The Sims 4 Base Game. Including several Residental Lots in Oasis Springs and Willow Creek.
Today, the team released an official Frequently Asked Questions blog, detailing how to make the new Houses load up in your game and more.
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Sul Sul, Simmers! My name’s Colin, and I’m a Producer on The Sims 4! Like many of you, I’ve been playing The Sims for a long time. I was first introduced to the series back in 2000, and the rest is history. As such a long-time fan of the franchise, I consider it an honor to contribute to the fantastic legacy of The Sims!
Today I’m excited to share a unique project the team has been working on to enhance your base game experience further and deepen the established lore within our game!
The Sims 4 Base Game Townie Home Refresh
Over the last 10 years, The Sims 4 Base Game has received many Build/Buy Mode updates, some of which include pools, platforms, half walls, new SDX items, and more! The team wanted to breathe new life into some of our most iconic lots, utilizing all these great features that have been added over the years.
These lots were built with the utmost love and care by talented members of The Sims 4 Development Team. Our goal was not to bulldoze the lot and start from scratch, but to honor the existing lot while giving it some updates and modifications that made it fresh and exciting! Some elements will feel new, while other elements pay homage to the original lots.
While updating these homes, each dev received a summary of each sim in the household, including their age, traits, career, and aspirations. Utilizing this information, the team layered in unique decor, skill-building items, and other fun nods to the townies who live in this home. We aimed for these homes (and even the bedrooms) to be immediately recognizable and suit the sims who live there.
Both the Updated and Original Lots will be available in your “My Library folder. Update them all, update some, or keep the original lots – the choice is yours!
We hope you enjoy these new homes and the stories you’ll tell with them!
How to See this Refresh In-Game
We’ve updated all occupied Residential (or Townie) Lots in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs in today’s patch.
Players that start a New Save after this update will automatically see these refreshed lots in Willow Creek and Oasis Springs. If you have an Existing Save, you will not see any updates automatically. But, you can manually place them in an existing save from the “My Library” tab.
To see the Refreshed Lots with a New Save:
Start a New Game from the Main Menu.
After creating your household in CAS, go to Willow Creek or Oasis Springs.
The Refreshed Lots will automatically be in the world for you to enjoy!
To see the Refreshed Lots with an Existing Save:
Load your Existing Save from the Main Menu.
Go to Manage Worlds, and then go to Willow Creek or Oasis Springs.
Click on the “Gallery” tab in the top right corner.
Click on the “My Library” and filter by “Maxis.” You’ll see all the updated lots here.
Select the desired lot and click “Place Lot” at the bottom right corner.
Select the desired lot location and confirm to place the lot.
Repeat this process for any desired lots you’d like to see updated.
LEFT: BFF House Before Refresh. RIGHT: BFF House After Refresh
The Sims 4 Townie House Refresh: Frequently Asked Questions
I edited a townie lot in an existing save. Will my build be impacted?
No, your build will not be impacted. Even if you modified the townie home before the update, this update should not impact existing saves.
I created my own lot where a townie lot used to be located in an existing save. Will my build be impacted?
No, your build will not be impacted. This update should not impact existing saves, even if you built a new lot where a townie lot used to be.
I’m manually placing the lots in an existing save, but when I try to place a lot, the townie household can’t afford the new home.
If this happens, you can utilize the “Free Real Estate” cheat.
You can open the cheat menu by pressing “Ctrl + Shift + C” on your PC or holding down all the shoulder buttons on your console controller.
Type in “testingCheats true”
Type in “FreeRealEstate On”
Continue the lot placement as instructed above.
I would like to keep the original homes. How can I keep them in my game?
In order to see the original homes, you’ll need to manually replace them.
We’ve added the “Legacy Versions” to your Library for you to place.
With an Existing Save, I see the updated lots in the World View, but they are not updated when I load into them.
Should this occur, you can do the following:
Load into the lot and save your game.
Load back into the World View. You should now see the accurate thumbnail.
If you are looking for the updated lots in an existing save, they can only be added manually.
What are your thoughts on the first Townie House Refresh in The Sims 4 Base Game? Let us know your thoughts down below!
The iconic Cake Dancing makes an interactive return with one of the New Gameplay Objects coming to The Sims 4!
EA and Maxis released a new Patch for The Sims 4 yesterday, allowing us to take a special look into the New Gameplay Objects coming with the upcoming Blast From The Past Live Event.
This Sims 4 Event is set to begin on February 4th, and during the course of several weeks you’ll unlock new gameplay features and items for your game. These rewards will be tied directly to your EA Account, and your progress is cross-compatible between Desktop and Consoles if you’ve linked your accounts properly.
There are 3 New Gameplay Objects included with the upcoming The Sims 4 Blast From The Past Online Event, including:
The ElectroDance Floor
Get Up! Alarm Clock
Surprise Birthday Cake
Bigger Gatherings Banquet
The ElectroDance Floor
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary with a new Base Game Dance Floor! You can also choose to turn on / off the lights and light up the surroundings in vibrant colors.
Get Up! Alarm Clock
One of the new Gameplay Objects that bring useful function to The Sim 4 is the new Get Up! Alarm clock! You can set the time for the alarm to ring at any time of day to get your Sim up and ready for the day.
Surprise Birthday Cake
This iconic object was first introduced with The Sims 1: House Party Expansion Pack. Where an NPC Cake Dancer Sim would hide underneath the cake until given the interaction orders to perform a dance routine:
In The Sims 4’s upcoming limited time event, you’ll be able to perform a dance routine as your Sim steps down the stairs! Take a look at this video preview:
Video Preview of New Cake Dancing Interaction
The object is multipurpose, meaning that you can entertain the guests, call Sims over for a celebration, or just choose to take a slice!
Bigger Gatherings Banquet Table
There’s a new Sims 4 Base Game Banquet Table that you can unlock with the upcoming Sims 4 Live Event! The object lets you serve a premade assortment of dishes, or you can choose to stock it with any recipe of your choice:
Non Gameplay Objects
It’s time to put the speculation to rest – the Retro Table and Wall Phones are purely decorative! Considering that all phone interactions in The Sims 4 are done through the User Interface, there hasn’t been implemented an interactive way of choosing phone socials. At least officially.
What do you think about the new Gameplay objects and decorative heirlooms coming to The Sims 4? Join the conversation below and stay tuned for the latest information on The Sims 4 Live Events right here on Sims Community!
Take an official peek into all The Sims 4 Kits releasing January 2025.
Maxis is launching five new The Sims 4 Kits in January 2025, including two Official Kits, a Creator Collaboration Kit and two Creator Kits:
The Sims 4 Casanova Kit – January 16th Release Date
The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit – January 16th Release Date
The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit (Lilsimsie Collab) – January 16th Release Date
The Sims 4 Business Chic Creator Kit (Madlen) – January 30th Release Date
The Sims 4 Refined Livingroom Creator Kit (Pierisim) – January 30th Release Date
Thanks to @Simmattically who extracted the official Sims 4 Kits screenshots from today’s Sims 4 Patch, we have a more clear presentation of what to expect from each Kit release this month.
Each Kit is retailed at $4.99USD, or a price equivalent to your local currency.
List of The Sims 4 Kits Releases
The Sims 4 Casanova Cove Kit
The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit
The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit (Lilsimsie Collab)
The Sims 4 Business Chic Creator Kit (Madlen)
The Sims 4 Refined Livingroom Creator Kit (Pierisim)
If you want to have another look at the items, here we go! (Final items may vary) – Pierisim
What do you think about The Sims 4 Kits releasing in January 2025? Share your opinions down below and stay tuned to all the latest Sims 4 Kits News!
Multiple clues and hints lead up to one of the most anticipated throwback re-releases!
It’s been a while since I talked about The Sims 2 and The Sims 1 on this website.
One of the earliest memories of great excitement writing about this game is when EA gave it out The Sims 2 for free in 2015 as a part of a special 15th Anniversary Gift to players. The game was released through the form of The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection for PC Windows, and was a limited time activation where you could claim it during a limited 7 day period and have it yours to keep forever.
Unfortunately, that promotion was very limited and seemed like the last hurrah of The Sims 2 Build version that we played on Windows. There’s a different version of the game for Mac called The Sims 2 Super Collection, which unfortunately missed out on porting the last two Expansion Packs and several Stuff pack releases. Plus, the version has very frequent glitches and crashes if you’re playing on the Apple Silicon computers.
As of 2025, I cannot open The Sims 2 Super Collection on an Apple Sillicon macbook past the launcher point. Just as many other Simmers who run this highly successful processor and play The Sims 4 and The Sims 3 just fine.
10 years after last talking about The Sims 2, it seems that EA and Maxis are finally ready to speak again. And not only re-release The Sims 2, but possibly also The Sims 1 with updated support. Here’s what makes us think that:
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The Sims 2 and The Sims 1 Merch hits the Shelves
The first clue comes from TikTok user dominika.ilysm who spotted new Sims Merch in the clothing retail store “Cropp” in Poland. Take a look:
Huge thanks to @Simmattically for originally spotting this TikTok!
Did you notice anything? There’s now official merch being sold for The Sims 2 and The Sims 1! Sure, Bella Goth from The Sims 4 is also there looking stylish as ever, but that’s not the point here.
It would be pretty disappointing to sell merch for video games that you can’t really play…right? Or is that just my wishful thinking. But either way, The Sims Official Merch shop also only sold items with video game motives that we could play on generally supported devices.
They even released merch for the MySims Cozy Bundle, which is also coming to Windows PC this March!
This Roadmap Clue
Today during Behind The Sims, Maxis revealed their Roadmap for The Sims 25th Anniversary celebrations. With a special segment from January 27th to January 31st called “Nostalgia Now”. The Sims Team even openly invited players to start speculating what could happen during this time frame:
The Sims 25th Roadmap is your guide to all things birthday, so start speculating—hmm…what could Nostalgia Now mean?
Right after that, there’s going to be a 25 Hour Livestream playing The Sims Games. Could the speculated Sims 1 and The Sims 2 re-releases be apart of that? We’re still just guessing…
The Milk Carton Photos
This unique collection is included with the upcoming Sims 4 Live Event starting February 4th. It includes unique characters from the following game releases:
The Sims 2 (Bella Goth and Burglar)
MySims
The Sims Life Stories
The Sims Medieval
The Sims 3 (Into The Future Expansion Pack)
The Comfy Gamer Kit Game Posters
Did we just get even more hints at potential re-releases happening for The Sims Franchise? On January 16h, 2025 EA released three new Sims 4 Kits. The collaboration Kit with Lilsimsie features a selection of 12 different video game posters in Build Mode. Specifically, they’re titled as Sims Forever! Collectible Art Prints in the game.
These rare and collectible art prints are guaranteed to show off your love for some of your favorite games! Pick your favorite cover and display it with pride.
Each wall poster variant features a Simlish transcribed version of a Sims Game cover, including:
The Sims 3 could easily be a part of the Nostalgia Now celebration. It’s still a staple and iconic entry to the series after all!
What do you think?
There could be a lot more clues about The Sims 2 and The Sims 1 re-release happening that I’m missing, but if anything, I truly believe that a re-release of these two games would mean a lot to the franchise.
The Sims Movie is officially in the works, and I’m sure EA would love to introduce new (and old) players back into the interesting stories and gameplay mechanics of earlier Sims games. It would be a true shame to leave the silver screen theatre with no way to play back older Sims games and familiarize yourself with the storyline.
I truly believe that all four entries to The Sims Franchise can co-exist greatly together just because each has something that the other doesn’t.
Many players were able to create 3rd party throwback experiences of The Sims Online. And even bring back The Sims 1 to the touchscreens unofficially until EA gave the creators of this project a cease & desist letter. And at least hopefully gave them the right idea for an official release…
But what do you think? Please note that everything talked about here is marked strictly as rumor until we get closer to January 27th, 2025. After all, the team hyped us up to speculate, so we will keep you posted in this article if we know any more updates. Until then, stay tuned to all things The Sims on Sims Community!
Maxis reveals a huge lineup of official and Creator-made The Sims 4 Kits.
January 2025 is starting off with a quick burst of Sims 4 content, including the January 14th Patch Update and the release of three new Kits on January 16th!
Image: EA
Three Kits (including a collaboration with lilsimsie) will launch on January 16th. Two Kits in collaboration with Pierisim and Madlen will drop later this month, and two more Kits in collaboration with aharris00britney and Syboulette will launch later this year.
The Sims 4 Secret Sanctuary Kit
Create a luxurious space tucked behind a secret passage in a bookcase, full of lavish furniture sure to delight Sims who enjoy the finer things in life and indulge in timeless fashion with The Sims 4Secret Sanctuary Kit.
This Kit is inspired by our beloved and iconic Bella Goth, so we can expect a very stylish Kit indeed.
The Sims 4 Casanova Cave Kit
Maybe your Sims style is more modern and sleek? The Sims 4Casanova Cave Kit has just what your Sims need to entertain and make an impression, whether it’s game night with friends or a romantic date night.
This Kit is inspired by the one and only Don Lothario. Hooray for a masculine themed Kit!
The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit (in collaboration with lilsimsie)
Design a warm, inviting gaming room with personal touches that will offer your Sims a place to unwind with their favorite pastime with The Sims 4 Comfy Gamer Kit, created in collaboration with longtime Simmer and content creator lilsimsie.
We’ll be able to create a cozy gaming sanctuary for our Sims with this Kit! The preview image shows a new desk, computer and gamer clutter.
More information about these Kits will be available on January 16th.
More Creator Kits Coming Soon
Two Creator Kits made in collaboration with Pierisim and Madlen is set to launch later this month. More information about these kits are still pending but Madlen announced the name of their Kit: Business Chic!
This Kit appears to be a Create-A-Sim Kit with chic and stylish business attire, while Pierisim’s Kit is a Build/Buy Kit with a modern vibe to it. The creator of this Build Kit also announced their Kit title – naming it The Sims 4 Refined Livingroom Kit.
The next Creator Kits that are launching later this year were made in collaboration with aharris00britney – a custom content creator that’s best known for their amazing hairstyles. A Kit centered around new hairs would be fantastic! The other Creator Kit was made in collaboration with Syboulette who’s best known for the dreamiest Build/Buy Custom Content so I’m looking forward to seeing their Kit announcement!
What do you think about these upcoming Kits? Start a discussion and let us know below!
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