Learn about the options to redeem The Sims 4 Sleepover Set on Consoles.
EA and Maxis have released a new Sims 4 Sleepover Sleepwear Set this week. Unfortunately, this “surprise” release of a Create A Sim Sleepwear Set was followed by a confirmation that it’s Console Exclusive. Tied into another exclusivity which is the EA Play Membership.
As the news settled down, we’ve found useful information on best ways to redeem the set on Xbox and Playstation. For PC users, there are various workarounds circling the internet for the time being.
Claim the Set on Xbox
There are two ways to claim the Sleepover Sleepwear Set on Xbox One / Xbox Series X/S platforms, including:
It’s been confirmed that if you join either of these subscriptions you’ll claim the Sleepover Sleepwear Set. The unlocked items will remain yours to keep even after your subscription ends.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play Subscribers can now claim The Sims 4 Sleepover Sleepwear. Available until March 29th.
If you’re playing on Playstation, you’ll only be able to redeem the Set through the EA Play subscription. Just like with Xbox, Playstation players will be able to keep the set after the subscription ends.
The set was already unlocked in the beginning of February by some Sims 4 modders. That dates back when we didn’t know such Set would be locked behind platforms and subscriptions!
For PC Players who are looking to find out if the Set is releasing for them officially, we don’t have a valid confirmation yet. EA_Cade did point out that the set is “Console Exclusive for now”. But we could also be looking into it. If there’s a time to check if the set comes out for PC, it should be after March.
It’s equally important to know that there are several new solutions available for unlocking this set on PC / Mac. However, all of them result in the CAS items being displayed as modded content. Rather than official.
Preset Overview found through Sims 4 Studio / Screen by @Mushilda
I personally won’t be sharing links to those mods directly as the morality of them has shifted after the announcement. Still, they are out there! Most of the popular solutions online seem to be working as intended.
The Sims 4 Growing Together live stream was packed full of brand-new information for players. One topic in particular that the team showcased was the upcoming Temporary Stay aka Stay Over event.
Kyle coming over for the Stay Over Event
This Growing Together event involves a Sim staying with your household for a short period of time. This can be anything from a singular day or up to six days. The event can be initiated in one of two ways. The first can be via the player. The second is by an in-game prompt.
NPC Initiated Temporary Stay
If an NPC initiates a Stay Over event in the Growing Together expansion, you’ll receive a call in the form of an on-screen pop-up. There is no saying if certain interactions will trigger it more often however, it appears to be a random event at the moment. Players will also have the choice to accept the event or decline the event.
Stay Over NPC Prompt
Player Initiated Temporary Stay
The other way that players can start this event is by adding it manually via the in-game calendar. While specifics as to how much control you have over the event weren’t explored during the Growing Together live stream it is likely to be similar to creating other events manually.
Stay Overs will be marked in The Sims 4 Calendars! / Source
The calendar will also show you exactly how many days the Sim is staying. Additionally, the Stay Over event will display in its own segment in the calendar too.
Don’t worry if you have other events on the same day that your temporary stay Sims are with you. This event will not conflict with it! Another reason why this is a great feature for storytellers!
Growing Together with Stay Overs
Your Sims will make themselves at home when they arrive and will bring their own suitcase. It even doubles as a dresser of sorts that your Sims can interact with and take with you!
New Suitcase Interactions allow you to Change Clothes anywhere
The Sims Team also made sure to add a couple of suitcases for players to use in Build Mode! One for adult Sims and one for child Sims.
More About Temporary Stays in Growing Together
While Sims who are staying make themselves at home, you can also ask them to relax, help around the house, and more.
However, there are a number of reasons why your Sim could be presented with a temporary stay opportunity in The Sims 4 Growing Together. Maybe the NPC Sim is going through a bad time and needs the company of a good friend or fellow family member. It could be the In-Laws coming to stay after the arrival of a newborn Sim. A family friend or long lost family member. Whatever the reason, these temporary stays can add another level to your game and story!
What do you think of the upcoming Temporary Stays event in The Sims 4 Growing Together? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more information about the upcoming expansion pack!
Full list of the new preferences coming with The Sims 4 Growing Together!
Two New Categories: Sim Characteristics and Conversation Topics
The Likes & Dislikes system in The Sims 4 is getting a massive overhaul with the addition of The Sims 4 Growing Together! Additionally, we’re getting two new categories of likes and dislikes that are more about who Sims are at their core. Also, these new categories of likes and dislikes are going to help determine social compatibility between individual Sims.
Moreover, the two new categories of Likes & Dislikes are Sim Characteristics and Conversation Topics. Also, these categories are platonic in nature. All Sims from the child age and up will have a social compatibility score with each other at the platonic level. However, social compatibility can still make pursuing a romantic connection easier or harder. Some specific Sim Characteristics and Conversation Topics will be locked for child Sims, such as romance-oriented ones.
Sims 4 Likes and Dislikes: How Do They Work?
When a Sim selects their likes and dislikes in the new categories, the game will calculate a compatibility score based on those selections whenever they meet a new Sim. Also, this compatibility score will take both Sims’ preferences into account.
Sims Characteristics
Cerebral Sim Characteristic Description
Additionally, there are 18 different characteristics Sims can fall under. These likes and dislikes are:
Ambitionless
Argumentative
Cerebral
Egotistical
Emotional Decision-Makers
Family-Motivated Sims
Funny
Hard-Working
High Energy
Homebody
Idealist
Nature Enthusiasts
Optimistic
Pessimistic
Pet Enthusiasts
Romance Enthusiasts
Rascals
Spirited
There are three main factors the game takes into account when calculating a Sim’s characteristics; their traits, their likes and dislikes in the Activity category, and lifestyles from Snowy Escape. Furthermore, every characteristic has cross-pack compatibility across many different packs for the most diverse experience possible.
Conversation Topics
This Sim dislikes Affection but loves Arguments and Complaints!
Moreover, there are 16 new likes and dislikes in the Conversation Topics category. Conversation Topics determine what types of social interactions Sims love or hate. This is going to add a new challenge in building relationships with different Sims. Also, each individual Sim can have specific types of interactions they will be receptive to or reject. The player will have to put a lot more effort into finding out another Sim’s preferences in order to build meaningful relationships.
Additionally, the Conversation Topic likes and dislikes are:
Affection
Arguments
Complaints
Compliments
Deception
Deep Thoughts
Discussing Hobbies
Discussing Interests
Gossip
Jokes
Malicious Interactions
Potty Humour
Pranks
Silly Behaviour
Small Talk
Stories
Now that Sims can dislike things like Affection but love Arguments, we can create a lot more unique social situations with likes and dislikes in The Sims 4. Individual Sims will have completely different social dynamics with each other when they interact. This is going to make Sims feel more alive than they ever have before.
Miscellaneous Additions
Soul Radio Station
In addition to the new likes and dislikes categories, the new Soul Music radio station will be added under the Music preferences.
Also, all of the above content discussed is exclusive to The Sims 4 Growing Together expansion pack. However, the Sim Gurus did mention that the next base game update will increase the max likes and dislikes limit from 20 to 50 across all categories.
Newborns are getting visual improvements and an expanded skin tone selection!
The Sims 4 Growing Together livestream today gave us lots of new information not just on Growing Together, but on the free infant base game update, too. We expected to get plenty of information on the new infant life stage. What we didn’t expect was a surprise update to newborn babies in The Sims 4!
The livestream showed off a newborn in the new baby bassinet also coming to the base game for free. It was obvious at first glance that the newborn baby had been given some big texture improvements. The Sims 4 babies looked more like actual babies and less like plastic baby dolls. In addition to this, SimGuruGraham also confirmed that babies in The Sims 4 are no longer limited to three basic skin tones. Babies now have the full range of skin tone options that older Sims have. Also, they now have their natural genetic eye colours from birth. This is huge for the game! An update like this makes babies feel a little less like objects and more like a real part of the family.
The Sims 4 Babies: Not Just Looks!
But the changes don’t stop at aesthetics! The babies move more like newborns who have just come home from the hospital, so their animations have been tweaked. Adults can now transition between baby care tasks without having to put the baby back in the bassinet between interactions. The Show Off Baby interaction is easier to complete and is compatible with toddlers now. Also, for players with Seasons installed, babies will now react to being left out in extreme weather conditions. When a baby cries, their caregiver will automatically go tend to their needs, too. Children and toddlers also have a new interaction with babies called Entertain.
New Interaction
Since Sims 4 babies have been redesigned to be more like newborns, their age duration has been shortened. To compensate for this age span change, infant and toddler lifespans have been extended.
Check out all the new infant stuff coming for free!
The Sims Team showed off more of the new content coming in the March 14th base game infant update in The Sims 4. Previously, we only caught glimpses of some of the objects coming with the infant update. Today, the Sim Gurus showed off every object in detail in all swatches!
The new objects are all nursery-themed. Simmers will have more freedom in designing baby nurseries with just the base game. There are plenty of cute rugs, decorative items, and furnishings to help players build the perfect nursery with the base game. For the first time since the game launched 8 years ago, we’re getting a new baby bassinet in the base game! The baby bassinet comes in blue, pink, and various gender-neutral swatches.
Preview of new Bassinet coming in The Sims 4
Sims 4 Infant Update: Upgradable Cribs!
Preview of New Cribs
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New infant cribs will be added to the game as well. There are several new styles of cribs. A lot of them match existing furniture styles in the game so you can match up all the nursery furnishings. Some are more unique. Some of the new cribs can be upgraded into toddler beds so the furniture can age with your Sims. Also, there’s a new travel crib that is live draggable coming in the Sims 4 infant update. You can take it with you anywhere so you have a place for your infant to rest even when you’re not at home.
Infant in a Crib
New infant toys with new audio are going to be added, too, along with a large stuffed llama.
So much llamas!
Playpens will also be coming with the Sims 4 infant update. The playpen is a fence that can be used like any other fence. They work like normal fences but also have baby proofing options available on them. The baby proofing options will also be available on all doors and fence gates.
Check out what to expect from The Sims 4’s improved Social Pie Menu!
The Sims Team held a livestream today for The Sims 4 Growing Together and Base Game features. During the stream they’ve finally revealed the awaited Social Pie Menu upgrades!
Social Pie Menu – What’s New?
The interactions that you used to find in intentional categories now have their own subcategories. All based on the new Conversation Topics and Sim Characteristics which define a Sim’s personality.
If you have The Sims 4 Growing Together, the compatibility suite of suggested interactions only grows smarter. Check out the new preferences!
Preview of the new Social Pie Menu categories / Image by @SimGuruNinja
Menu Upgrade Info
During the livestream, SimGuruNova shared new behind the scenes information about the upgrade:
Each of the new categories maps to one of the Likes & Dislikes for Conversation Topics. The important interactions like Divorce, Breakup etc. are left uncategorized – so it’s a little easier for you to find.
For example – Become Best Friends is left uncategorized. We don’t want a Sim to decline that because it’s in the category they dislike. We also want to make sure it’s easy for you to find!
Pie Menu Preview
Nearly all past interactions added have been subcategorized. You should find it a little bit easier now to navigate. Especially the friendly menu which could get a little cluttered before with all the interactions we’ve added.
All the categories in the new menu!
GrimSuruDoi confirmed that there might be a learning curve learning the new interaction patterns. Especially if you’re used to the current mapping of social interactions. However, he believes once you get past it the new categories will be helpful.
They also match up conversation topic preferences, so you’ll be getting hints if they like or dislike a certain topic. There are plenty of new indicators that will tell the story of your Sim preferences within the interactions!
Mean category interactions
Nova also added that the upcoming recategorization is coming with The Sims 4 Infants Update on March 14th. The new pie menu should help categorize interactions from previous Packs too, we’ll see soon!
What are your thoughts on the new changes? Join the conversation!
Tell more stories with the new Science Baby feature!
The Sims 4 Growing Together livestream today revealed plenty of new information about not just Growing Together, but the base game update coming to The Sims 4 as well! We expected a lot of new information about infants. We did not expect to be surprised by the new Science Babies feature coming to The Sims 4. Yep, The Sims 4 is finally adding surrogacy options to the base game!
Science Baby Phone Options
Sims can now have a science baby with themselves or any adult Sim they have a friendly or romantic relationship with. There is a new option on the cell phone under the Home app called Have Science Baby in The Sims 4. You can choose to have a Science Baby as a single parent or have a Science Baby with another Sim. Furthermore, any non-related adult Sim you have a good relationship with will be available to select as the other parent.
Science Baby Sim Options
Sims 4 Science Babies: The Magic of Science!
It costs 1,200 simoleons to have a science baby in The Sims 4. When you have a science baby, the involved Sims will leave the lot for a period of time. Also, thanks to the magic of science, there is no pregnancy. Your Sims will return home with their new bundle of joy and skip the pregnancy stage entirely.
Congratulations – it’s a baby!
While some Simmers will no doubt be disappointed at having the pregnancy period eliminated from the Sims 4 science baby feature, this is still a major step forward for The Sims franchise. Simmers can tell all kinds of different stories using this feature. Same-sex couples can have biological children together without having to alter any settings in CAS. Single Sims can have a biological child on their own. Friends who aren’t romantic can choose to have a child together. The options are almost limitless. Moreover, we can’t wait to see what kinds of stories Simmers are going to tell using the new Science Babies feature in The Sims 4!
First look at the San Sequoia World Map and detailed run of Lot Sizes!
The Sims Team has revealed the first look into the World Map from The Sims 4 Growing Together! The new Map features San Sequoia, a San Franscisco-esque type of world. Seperated into 3 neighborhoods and 12 lots in total. Let’s break down what’s new!
Sims 4 Growing Together – World Map
Take a first look at the World Map of San Sequoia.
San Sequoia World Map
As you see above, each neighborhood contains 4 different lots. Down below you’ll find a list of all the neighborhoods and their descriptions. Stay tuned for updates on lots and lot sizes!
San Sequoia Lot Sizes
Developer working on The Sims 4 @Mattnetic has shared a full map preview of the new Lot Sizes!
World Lot Sizes
Check out the breakdown of each neighborhood. Yup, there’s a large 64×64 Lot as well.
San Sequoia Neighborhoods
Anchorpoint Wharf
Once the center of a bustling fishing and canning industry, Anchorpoint Wharf is known now as a vibrant area downtown featuring a movie theater, parklets, and more. There’s plenty to keep all ages entertained.
Gilbert Gardens
Gilbert Gardens’ gorgeous park was once owned by Gilbert Gilberts, a land developer who helped establish the area. Now, it’s the perfect locale for family trips to the gardens. Where, amongst other activities, Sims can take a walk on one of the three scenic lake walking paths or visit the community’s Splash Pad play area. Whalebert is hoping to see you soon!
Hopewell Hills
Hopewell Hills is a cozy spot away from the hustle and bustle of town. The perfect place for anyone who wants, well, space! If the suburbs are your idea of paradise, you’ve found it here in this quiet neighborhood.
San Sequoia World Icon
@SimGuruNinja shared an image preview of the new world icon. Check out what San Sequoia looks like in the World Menu!
San Sequoia icon
Stick around for more updates on the new world of San Sequoia and Sims 4 Growing Together!
Family Dynamics make relationships more meaningful!
Today’s gameplay trailer for The Sims 4 Growing Together went more in-depth with a lot of features we already knew about, but it also revealed a new feature we haven’t seen before! Family Dynamics are a new feature of Growing Together and they shape the way each individual member of a household interacts with each other.
This is quite possibly the feature this author is most excited about, so let’s jump right into how Family Dynamics work in the Growing Together expansion!
The Sims 4 Growing Together: Family Dynamics
A common complaint of Simmers is that family members tend to treat each other like any other Sim. It feels like they don’t even recognise each other as family in a lot of cases. The new Family Dynamics system aims to fix that problem in The Sims 4 Growing Together.
The gameplay trailer showed us a married couple who are very much in love and happy. Obviously, they have a close Family Dynamic between each other. We’re shown a popup of the UI where the player can set the family dynamic between two Sims in CAS. Moreover, it looks like it’s located in the family relationships tab. We love that we have some control over how our family members view each other in Growing Together. It allows us to tell the stories that we want.
However, their son and daughter are not as close as they would like them to be. Their son is resentful of the fact that his baby sister is getting all the attention now. Also, he feels ignored and forgotten about. This has caused him to dislike his infant sister. Indeed, they have a difficult Family Dynamic. It’s really cool that even infants can have positive or negative family dynamics with their older relatives in Growing Together!
Furthermore, the different Family Dynamics we saw in the Growing Together trailer are Difficult, Distant, Close, and Jokesters. We don’t know if these are all the possible family dynamics coming with the expansion. We’re interested to see if there are more.
The era of Growing Together is finally here, and we’re getting the full gameplay look at the new features. The Sims Team will be doing a showcase of important new additions coming with Infants and Growing Together. Here are some of the things you can expect during the livestream:
Livestream Showcase Expectations:
The Sims 4 Infants Update Showcase
The Sims 4 Growing Together
Create A Sim Items
Build Mode Objects
San Sequoia Overview and Map Reveal?
Gameplay and Features Showcase
Where to watch the stream?
The livestream is set to begin on March 3rd, 2023 at 11AM Pacific Time. You can check out when it begins in your area by just pressing the play button!
The Sims 4 Growing Together livestream is most easily watched on The Sims’ official YouTube channel. You’ll also have an instant replay available afterwards.
Livestream Live Discussion
Our amazing team members Krista and Nikini will follow you on feature updates as the stream goes live. You’ll be able to follow along live discussion on the showcased features, with instant replay as the stream goes on.
Don’t miss out!
Join the Live Discussion of Growing Together with the Sims Community Team!
We’ll keep you posted on the latest news about the game during and after the stream. Make sure you stick around for brand new footage, feature showcases and a livestream summary.
Are you excited to see The Sims 4 Growing Together in action? Join the discussion down below!
The man behind The Sims 2 and 3 could be The Sims 4’s biggest competition!
For the past 23 years, The Sims franchise has dominated the life simulation genre. There hasn’t been a game that has truly been in direct competition with The Sims. While this is no doubt good for Electronic Arts and Maxis, is it good for the players? This is a question that has been asked by Simmers for years. With nothing to compete with, some could argue that The Sims doesn’t have to work too hard to keep its fanbase. That could all change, though! And the person leading the charge? The legend of life simulation games himself, Rod Humble!
According to the official Paradox Interactive website, Rod Humble and Paradox Tectonic are scheduled to announce a “ground-breaking new project” during the Paradox Announcement Show 2023, happening on March 6th.
Rod Humble as seen in The Sims 2 FreeTime, via Mod The Sims
Some Simmers may recognise the name Rod Humble. He became the Executive Producer of The Sims back in 2004. Humble was later promoted to Executive Vice President of The Sims label in 2008. He has since left Electronic Arts to work with other companies such as Linden Labs, the creators of Second Life. Moreover, he even made an appearance as a Sim in The Sims 2 FreeTime! The Sim version of Rod Humble would visit your lot and gift your Sims with a computer. The computer contained a teaser for The Sims 3.
Rod Humble’s involvement in The Sims goes back nearly two decades. His creative influence was largely responsible for the kind of humour and charm The Sims is known for. It’s this special brand of charm that other titles have a hard time competing with.
How do we know this new Rod Humble project is a life simulation?
We don’t know for sure, but the wording on the Paradox Interactive website suggests that this is the case.
Paradox Tectonic pushing boundaries
We’re expanding your creativity. Life simulator visionary, Rod Humble, and Paradox Tectonic are itching to unveil its new ground-breaking project.
The website specifically mentions Rod Humble’s reputation for spearheading life simulation projects. Also, it mentions that this new project is ground-breaking. If a new life simulation that could take on the giant of The Sims franchise is on the horizon, it truly would be ground-breaking for the genre.
Nevertheless, we don’t have any more details on what this ground-breaking project is. We expect to find out more on March 6th!
Give your world maps a facelift with these gorgeous custom map replacements!
If you’re tired of looking at the same drab, lifeless world maps in The Sims 4, you’ll be happy to know there are map replacements out there that can give your worlds a much-needed makeover in map mode! 20th Century Plumbobs is a storyteller-turned-CC-creator who’s taken it upon themself to replace the map for every world in The Sims 4. The maps are a more realistic version of the originals while still meshing with The Sims 4’s signature art style. It looks more like an aerial screenshot taken in-game than a stylized drawing like the original maps.
Before we get into the Sims 4 map replacements, it’s worth mentioning 20th Century Plumbob’s other work. A lot of their creations incorporate light-hearted humour. For example, their shirtless Don Lothario loading screens are very popular. So are their Ring Ring Girl loading screens. Of course, we can’t forget that 20th Century Plumbobs is a talented storyteller. As a passionate storyteller myself, this is something that really resonates with me on a personal level. You can check out their stories and Simified music videos on their YouTube channel!
The Sims 4 Map Replacements
But we know you’re here for map replacements in The Sims 4! Don’t worry, you won’t be disappointed! 20th Century Plumbobs is in the process of overhauling all of their existing maps to improve their colouration and textures. Not all of their maps have gotten overhauled, yet, but you can expect to see more worlds get added over time. We’ve got the full list of all currently available map overhauls right here for you! The best part? Some worlds have both a night and day version so you can keep certain worlds spooky if you want.
This Sims 4 map replacement of Willow Creek is absolutely stunning! Obviously, it’s more detailed and colourful than the original map. We really feel like we could reach out and touch those trees. This map brings the world to life and makes you want to play in it.
Additionally, this map replacement of Oasis Springs is as sunny and vibrant as the world itself in The Sims 4. Why didn’t the map just look like this to begin with?
Firstly, how did we never notice how beautiful and detailed Newcrest looks? Probably because the default map shows off none of this world’s natural beauty. Do Newcrest justice with this lovely Sims 4 map replacement.
Selvadorada is such a stunning world. It’s too bad we see none of it on the map… until now! This Sims 4 map replacement for Selvadorada does this colourful and vibrant jungle justice.
Also, this dreamy, romantic coastal world inspired by Italy and Greece looks even dreamier with this Sims 4 map replacement! We especially love the hot air balloon drifting peacefully in the top right corner.
This sleepy, rundown industrial world full of werewolves looks even more eerie with this nighttime Sims 4 map replacement. Obviously, it’s the perfect vibe for a dark occult playthrough.
Then again, maybe you just want to have a regular old human playthrough in Moonwood Mill and the dark spooky vibe doesn’t really fit. No problem! Because the daytime version of this Sims 4 map replacement is just as impressive!
Also looking for more maps? Additionally, you can find previous versions of maps for other worlds on 20th Century Plumbob’s Patreon! Keep an eye out for the overhauled versions of those maps coming soon!
Likes and dislikes determine social compatibility!
Social compatibility is a new feature coming with The Sims 4 Growing Together expansion pack. This feature was mentioned briefly before in previous promotional material for the pack but the gameplay trailer has given us a more in-depth look into how social compatibility works! We also saw some new likes and dislikes in the trailer!
So let’s get right to it and break down social compatibility in The Sims 4 Growing Together!
The Sims 4 Growing Together: Social Compatibility
Social compatibility is a bit like the chemistry system from The Sims 2 Nightlife, except it’s not exclusively romantic. All Sims can be either socially compatible or socially incompatible with each other in The Sims 4 Growing Together. We think this is a great concept because unlike the chemistry system, social compatibility has an impact on friendships and family relationships as well as romantic relationships! It’s much more far-reaching and encompasses many different types of relationships.
So what determines whether Sims are socially compatible or socially incompatible in Growing Together? It all comes down to their preferences! In other words, their likes and dislikes. Sims who have common interests will be socially compatible. Sims with nothing in common and Sims with opposing interests are more likely to be socially incompatible. This compatibility informs the way those Sims interact with each other. Indeed, this means interactions between individual Sims are going to be more personalized in Growing Together. Sims won’t interact the same way with everyone anymore. This is actually huge for the franchise!
The gameplay trailer for Growing Together showcased this by comparing a relationship between a child and his grandfather, and the grandfather with his son-in-law. The grandfather had a lot of common interests with his grandson, so they were socially compatible and got along really well. However, the grandfather and his son-in-law had a lot of interests that conflicted with each other, so they were socially incompatible, making a lot of their interactions negative.
New Likes and Dislikes
It’s worth mentioning that we also caught a glimpse of some new likes and dislikes in the Growing Together trailer, but we’re not 100% what they are. One icon featured the famous thinking statue and another showed a boxing glove coming out of a jack-in-the-box.
The upcoming expansion pack has certainly been causing a buzz within the community since its initial announcement last month.
We are greeted by the Michealson Family who have been our main focus during the expansion packs promotions. On Wednesday, The Sims team teased that a visitor was coming but did not allude as to who it was. However, it has now become clear as to who this visitor was. It was in fact, Grandpa Sebastian!
Of course, the gameplay trailer showcased a lot more than just Grandpa Sebastian making a visit. It showcased a lot of the new upcoming gameplay features. These include family dynamics, milestones, and social compatibility.
Not seen The Sims 4 Growing Together gameplay trailer yet? Check it out below!
So, you’ve now seen The Sims 4 Growing Together gameplay trailer. What do you think?
Gameplay Trailer Community Reactions
Since the gameplay trailer was released, the community has been sharing their reactions online. From what we have seen, there has been a real variety of different reactions. While many players shared positive thoughts and opinions, some players were hoping to have seen more from the trailer. However, with this being said, we do know that there will be a live stream coming soon. Details as to when that will be are to be confirmed by The Sims team still.
Honestly, it being marketed as a gameplay trailer kind of lowered my excitement for the pack a little. It was fine, but definitely not a gameplay trailer. I also just don’t like their overly narrated trailers anyways, they feel too kiddish to me?
It’s not my favourite. It was still fun to get a new trailer, but I don’t feel like I learned much. I’m super excited about all of the new gameplay though, and I think we’ll feel more satisfied after the livestream 😊
Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a great and long awaited EP for simmers (such as myself) who have been wanting more family gameplay added in. However I felt more could have been involved and revealed in the gameplay trailer that was more gameplay related other than the dynamics.
The gameplay trailer had a lot to unpack. However, we want to know what you are looking forward to the most in The Sims 4 Growing Together! We’ve created a quick poll where you can select your top two favorite things from the list below.
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Talk to us about Growing Together!
We want to know what you really think about the upcoming expansion pack.
Is it what you are expecting? What are you looking forward to within the pack? What are you hoping to see? With so many questions, we want to know your honest thoughts and opinions! Let us know by joining in the conversation in the comments section below!
Stay tuned for more news and information about The Sims 4 Growing Together here on Sims Community! We’ll soon keep you posted about the upcoming Growing Together + Infants Livestream happening March 3rd.
A new bundle of joy is on the way, but not everyone is excited about it.
Welcome to our fifteenth official Sims 4 Story Starter Kit! If you missed all the info on our Story Starter Kit series, you can read more about what they are and how they work in our introductory article!
This month, we’re bringing you a pair of newlyweds who are starting a family sooner than expected and dad’s not so sure he’s ready for fatherhood.
Story Starter Kit: Oh Baby, No!
Isaac, being the middle child of a whopping twelve kids, knew from a young age that he didn’t ever want a big family. As in, no children at all. Ever. He grew up being either pestered or forgotten about by all his siblings and even his parents. There was never any in-between. Either he was in the way or he didn’t exist. There were eleven other children all fiercely competing for the attention of two people who only had so much attention to give. This family dynamic created a strong dislike of children in Isaac as he got older. He saw them as nothing more than little energy leeches, sucking all the happiness out of every adult around them.
But he did always admire the love his parents had for each other. It seemed to be the only positive thing in the house he grew up in. He always knew he wanted to get married to someone he loved just as much as his father loved his mother. She’d just have to be okay with never having children. When he met Danika at a coffee shop on his lunch break, he knew from the moment he saw her that he wanted her to be his wife one day. It was love at first sight, just like the movies.
But Danika came from a very different background than Isaac. She was an only child of divorced parents and she was always lonely as a kid. She wished she had a big happy family with lots of siblings to play with and two parents under the same roof who loved each other. Isaac’s nightmare childhood was Danika’s dream childhood. The kind of childhood she wanted to give her own kids one day. She made her desire for lots of children very clear to Isaac early on in their relationship. It was a point of tension for them but blinded by love, they each clung to the hope that the other would change their mind one day if they just stuck it out long enough.
Fast forward a few years and Danika and Isaac bought their first home together as newlyweds. Danika thought the second bedroom would be the perfect baby nursery but Isaac planned to turn it into an office space. Isaac almost won that argument… until Danika took a pregnancy test. It was positive. Danika’s dream, but Isaac’s nightmare was coming true, whether Isaac liked it or not.
Isaac came up with a million semi-valid reasons for why he didn’t jump for joy when Danika told him the “good” news. Their house was too small to raise a family. They were both just getting started in their careers and weren’t financially stable enough for a baby, yet. Isaac needed that second bedroom for a home office. But the real reason was that he just didn’t want to be a father. At all. Period.
Still, he loves Danika more than anything in the world. Maybe just one baby won’t be so bad. Not if it’s with Danika… right? But the more Danika gushes about the baby, the more Isaac dreads the day the baby actually arrives. While his wife is busy furnishing the baby nursery and painting beautiful things to decorate it, Isaac is running away from his problems by fishing; a hobby he finds relaxing after a stressful day at the office. And stressful nights at home, too, apparently.
Will Isaac change his outlook on children once he holds his own child in his arms? Or will the new arrival signal the end of a once-loving marriage, giving their child the same sad, lonely childhood Danika had? Does some kind of middle ground even exist in a situation like this?
Packs Used: Holiday Celebration (Free DLC – Base Game Compatible)
Household Notes:
This Sims 4 Story Starter Kit household should be able to purchase their lot with their default starting funds. Make sure you import the family into CAS, then move them in. If you move them into a home straight from the Gallery, they will not have the funds I set for them.
Please be aware that Danika is pregnant! If you download this household, Danika will give birth to a baby after three Sim-days.
This small but warm and inviting home in a peaceful suburb of Willow Creek is the perfect place for a new family to put down roots somewhere affordable. With a spacious yard and two bedrooms, it’s a great little starter home to welcome a child or two into.
Story Starter Kit Lot Info:
Lot Type: Residential
Price: §34,546
Size: 30×20
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Lot Traits: Homey, Natural Light
Lot Challenges: None
Packs Used: None! This lot is base game compatible!
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