The Sims 4 | |
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Developer(s) | Maxis Redwood Shores[a] |
Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
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Writer(s) | Danielle von Mayrhauser |
Composer(s) | Ilan Eshkeri |
Series | The Sims |
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Release | Microsoft Windows
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Genre(s) | Simulation |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Patch release date | Significant features added[65] |
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October 1, 2014 | Ghost, a new type of sim that is an optional addition to the game, the Deathflower plant, and the 'Ambrosia' cooking recipe; Star Wars costumes: Yoda, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader. |
November 4, 2014 | Swimming pools; various swimwear. |
December 16, 2014 | Two new active careers: Business and Athletic; Paid Time Off and Family Leave options. |
February 3, 2015 | Genealogy panel, displaying a Sim's family tree. |
March 26, 2015 | Basements, down to two levels down, and an additional above ground floor, bringing the total floors available to six; the Notebook feature on the phone, which catalogs a Sim's gardening or fishing discoveries; Paint by Reference option on the easel. |
May 4, 2015 | New Star Wars costumes: Boba Fett, Darth Maul, and Aayla Secura; Revamped the loading screen. |
June 11, 2015 | Newcrest, a new world containing fifteen empty lots within three new neighborhoods; the Welcome Wagon from new neighbors; the Custom Room Tool. |
July 9, 2015 | Half walls; locked doors; King's and Queen's Door, which allow only just the men or women to pass through it, respectively; towel full body outfits. |
August 6, 2015 | A dishwasher is added to the appliances, which needs to be slotted into an existing non-island counter. |
September 24, 2015 | New Trait: Jealous; Limited Interaction Trick or Treat; Claiming beds; Resizeable rugs; Underground Saunas. |
November 3, 2015 | New Hire Service: Repair Man. |
December 4, 2015 | 64-bit executable; Automatically disable mods after patch; Change in Sims groups; New NPC Interaction; Fire and Death Reaction Systems; New Venue Type: Pool and New Option to color water; World maps updated; Put grills in inventory. |
February 4, 2016 | New Trait: Kleptomaniac; New Hire Service: Gardener; New Aspiration; New Content in Build Mode. |
April 21, 2016 | Returning NPC: Tragic Clown. |
June 3, 2016 | All Create-a-Sim content is available to both sexes, as well as gender customization.[66] |
June 23, 2016 | Child Sims can now experience a 'Monster-Under-The-Bed', appearing as tentacles which children can either befriend or ask Adults to Spray. Adults cannot see this Monster, however. A light for warding away the Monster has also been added, which features an image of the new character 'Coolala'. This character appears in the new Kids Room Stuff as well, released June 28, 2016. |
July 14, 2016 | Nannies have been added, and the ability to adjust all lights in a room in one go has been introduced. |
August 18, 2016 | Sim Cell Phone covers can be customized. |
September 27, 2016 | Mexican 'Day of the Dead' CAS Items are added; A Mexican dish, Pan De Muerto, is added to the cooking recipes. |
October 27, 2016 | Eight new lot traits have been added to the base game; A copy paste function for build mode has been added.[67] |
January 12, 2017 | The Toddler age group, along with unique Toddler traits, skills, outfits, objects and the ability to customize your sims teeth (includes the other life stages), have been added with a free game update.[10] |
February 2, 2017 | Redesigned the Main Menu. |
May 25, 2017 | Updated the Load / Save menu. |
November 11, 2017 | Four new roofs are added in Build Mode: Pentagonal, Hexagonal, Octagonal, and Round Roofs; Advanced roof curvature mode and additional manipulation points to Gabled and Hipped roofs; Photography is made available to all players; A new Maximum Sim Count option in Gameplay Options; Objects can be shrunk using the Size Down cheat. |
February 6, 2018 | New female hairstyle and ten new skin tones were added in addition to an anniversary T-shirt.[68] |
June 19, 2018 | Added glass roofs, cold and hot weather outfit categories to CAS in preparation for the Seasons expansion pack, a swimwear category for toddlers, and revamped the Gardening skill.[69] |
August 16, 2018 | Caribbean-Inspired Content. New hair styles, clothing, sliding doors, and ceiling fan. |
November 13, 2018 | Added terrain tools, a first person camera, as well as the Style Influencer and Self-Employment careers.[70] |
February 5, 2019 | Lunar New Year content, including recipes, clothing, and Build mode items. |
April 16, 2019 | Added Freelancer career, new Build mode items, and new clothing items. |
June 18, 2019 | Added Pride month content, 350 door color swatches, Off-the-grid and Clothing Optional lot traits, Part-Time jobs for Adult, 1 lounge chair, Stilt Foundations, Fishing update. |
September 5, 2019 | Middle Eastern clothing, build mode items, and configurable stairs allowing for them to go in different directions. |
Code | Name | Release date | Description |
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EP01 | Get to Work | PC:
| The first expansion pack adds three new playable, active careers: Doctor, Detective and Scientist. Get to Work also gives the opportunity to build your own retail store and start your own retail business. The expansion pack also adds a new neighborhood called Magnolia Promenade, and planet Sixam, an alien home world, as well as playable alien Sims. It also adds two new skills (Baking and Photography), new objects and clothing.[80] |
EP02 | Get Together | PC [81] :
| Get Together is the second expansion pack for The Sims 4, which was announced on August 5, 2015 at Gamescom. The main new feature of this expansion pack is Clubs. The player can create and join Clubs with distinct interests, personalities, and styles where the player can set the rules, define their look, and customize their hangouts. Furthermore, there are brand new activities such as foosball, darts, Don't Wake The Llama and arcade machine. There are also all new DJ & Dancing skills. This expansion pack features a new world of called Windenburg, with scenic neighborhoods and picturesque landmarks, including the sprawling hedge maze at the Von Haunt Estate, the alluring pools along the bluffs, and the mysterious ancient ruins. Other new features include: emotional texts, natural pool colours, new foods & drinks, barista & DJ NPCs, and new Closet WooHoo & Bush WooHoo. |
EP03 | City Living | PC:
| The third expansion pack features a new city called San Myshuno with four unique neighborhoods. City Living introduces new careers reflective of our time including the returning politician career and two new brand new fields never seen in the franchise: social media and critic. The expansion pack focuses on city life and reintroduces apartments into the city, ranging from fixer-uppers to penthouses. There are many new lots and activities for Sims to explore such the Spice Market, Karaoke Bar, Geek Con with video game competitions, the Spice Festival with curry eating contests and a Romance Festival for love-seeking Sims. Apartments will feature lot traits which can be assigned to any lot. The new lot traits are available via patch to players who do not purchase the expansion. [19][82][83] |
EP04 | Cats & Dogs | PC:
| The fourth expansion pack introduces creation of pets such as cats, dogs, and items catered to Sims' furry friends (similar to The Sims 2: Pets, The Sims 3: Pets and The Sims: Unleashed). This also allows players to pursue a veterinary career and create their own veterinary practice.[84][85] |
EP05 | Seasons | PC:
| The fifth expansion pack introduces new weather and seasons systems similar to the systems found in The Sims 2: Seasons and The Sims 3: Seasons, which allow Sims to experience winter, spring, summer, and fall. The pack also introduces new outfits as well as a new career, the Botanist.[86] |
EP06 | Get Famous | PC:
| The sixth expansion pack allows sims to become famous (similar to The Sims: Superstar) through the addition of an acting active career or a social media influencer. A variety of expensive objects are added to create luxury mansions, in the brand new world of Del Sol Valley.[87] |
EP07 | Island Living | PC:
| The seventh expansion focuses on sims living in a tropical paradise world called Sulani (in a similar vein to that of The Sims 3: Island Paradise). Other features include the conservationist, diving, fishing and lifeguard careers, playable mermaids, boats and the island locals.[88][89] |
Code | Name | Release date | Description |
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GP01 | Outdoor Retreat | PC:
| Adds a new world called Granite Falls. Within the new world Sims can vacation outdoors in a national park. This pack also adds a new skill (Herbalism); a new collectable (insects); and several new Sims traits, achievements, aspirations, outfits, objects, and game interactions related to outdoor activities. |
GP02 | Spa Day | PC:
| Adds a new building type, the spa. This pack also includes a new skill (Wellness) as well as several new outfits, objects and game interactions related to the typical features in a spa like massages, meditation, mud baths, saunas and yoga. |
GP03 | Dine Out | PC:
| Allows Sims to visit restaurants, as well as build and run their own restaurant. Those that own restaurants can experiment with new foods, employ staff and succeed in cooking. This pack also comes with a variety of items in Create a Sim. |
GP04 | Vampires | PC:
| Allows Sims to become Vampires with different powers and weaknesses. A new residential world with five lots, Forgotten Hollow, is also introduced. The pack also comes with a new aspiration, new lot traits and numerous CAS and Build mode items that fit the darker Vampire theme. |
GP05 | Parenthood | PC:
| Allows adult Sims to control and shape their child or teen's life. New features like cursing, acne, school related projects, and many more. Toddlers, children, and teens can now be rebellious to their parents and other siblings. Parents can treat this new behavior by being strict, or they could be nurturing and hope that good things will come. |
GP06 | Jungle Adventure | PC:
| Adds a new destination world called Selvadorada. New food, dance moves and music are added. Ancient artifacts and mysterious relics can be excavated and examined. |
GP07 | StrangerVille | PC:
| Adds a new residential world named StrangerVille with a mystery to be solved. A new aspiration, build mode items, and CAS items were also included. |
GP08 | Realm of Magic | PC:
| Adds two new worlds, Glimmerbrook and the Magical Realm. Adds Spellcasters and magical gameplay as well as Art Nouveau style build mode items and three different styles of Spellcaster CAS items. |
Code | Name | Release date | Description |
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SP01 | Luxury Party Stuff[90] | PC:
| Includes several luxury party outfits and items, including buffet tables and a table-top cheese/chocolate/drinking fountain. |
SP02 | Perfect Patio Stuff[91] | PC:
| Includes patio furniture, including hot tubs, as well as new outfits. |
SP03 | Cool Kitchen Stuff[92] | PC:
| Includes kitchen counters, cabinets and appliances, such as an Ice Cream Maker with over 30 different flavors. |
SP04 | Spooky Stuff[93] | PC:
| Includes Halloween-related costumes, items including spider webs and a pumpkin carving station, and a new spooky-themed party that Sims can throw. |
SP05 | Movie Hangout Stuff[94] | PC:
| Includes Bohemian-styled clothing, home theaters, and items such as the Popcorn Maker. |
SP06 | Romantic Garden Stuff[95] | PC:
| Includes garden objects, new outfits, and new gameplay modes. |
SP07 | Kids Room Stuff | PC:
| Includes items for children's rooms, including new beds, a puppetry, a new game, and new hair and clothes for children. |
SP08 | Backyard Stuff | PC:
| Includes items for the backyard such as slip 'n' slide and bird feeders, and new hair and clothes. |
SP09 | Vintage Glamour Stuff | PC:
| Includes vintage style items such as a vanity table, new Old Hollywood inspired clothes and hair and the ability to hire a butler. |
SP10 | Bowling Night Stuff | PC:
| Includes items such as bowling lanes allowing players to build their own bowling hangout(s) for their Sims to visit. A new five level bowling skill, new themed clothing items, furniture, wallpapers and floorings are also included. |
SP11 | Fitness Stuff | PC:
| Includes new items such as the rock climbing treadmill, workout videos and earbuds. Also included are more fitness apparel.[96] |
SP12 | Toddler Stuff | PC:
| Includes new playground equipments for toddlers to use.[97] |
SP13 | Laundry Day Stuff[98] | PC:
| Includes new home technologies to help your Sim with domestic responsibilities and live an eco-friendly life. Marks of the return of laundry, washing machines and other laundry related items. |
SP14 | My First Pet Stuff | PC:
| Includes hamster, rat, pygmy hedgehog, or miniature bubalus as new pets. It requires the Cats & Dogs expansion pack, and is the first stuff pack to require another piece of Downloadable Content. |
SP15 | Moschino Stuff[89] | PC:Console:
| New clothing and décor from Moschino and Freelance Fashion Photographer career. |
Code | Name | Release date | Description | |
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Rewards | PC: | Bonus content for the owners of The Sims 3 Expansion Packs. | ||
Digital Deluxe Upgrade | Life of the Party | PC:
| Included in the Limited Edition and up. Adds the Flaming Tiki Bar and additional outfits. | |
Awesome Animal Hats | Included in the Digital Deluxe Edition and up. Adds a collection of animal hats. | |||
Up All Night | Included in the Digital Deluxe Edition and up. Adds the Laser Light show, face paint, additional party decorations and outfits, two new party types, and new cooking recipes. | |||
FP01 | Holiday Celebration Pack |
| A free downloadable content pack. Adds winter holiday decorations and outfits. New content was added every year from 2015 to 2018. | |
Grim's Ghoulish Guitar | Bonus content for signing up to the newsletter | |||
Family Portrait |
| Bonus content for signing up in The Sims Mobile at the launch day. |
Features | Standard | Limited Edition | Digital Deluxe | Premium Edition | Collector's Edition | |
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In-store or Origin download | Origin download only | In store only | Int. Release | |||
Core game | ||||||
Additional downloadable content (DLC) | Life of the Party | |||||
Awesome Animal Hats | ||||||
Up All Night | ||||||
Digital soundtrack | ||||||
Creators' guide book | ||||||
USB interactive Plumbob by SteelSeries |
Name | Release date | Includes |
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The Sims 4 Premier Edition[99] | PC: | Digital Deluxe, Dine Out, and Kids Room Stuff. (Origin Access Premier membership only) |
Name | Release date | Includes |
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The Sims 4 Bundle: Get To Work | PC:
| Get to Work, Outdoor Retreat, and Luxury Party Stuff. |
Console: | Get to Work, Dine Out, and Cool Kitchen Stuff. | |
The Sims 4 Bundle: Get Together | PC:
| Get Together, Spa Day, and Movie Hangout Stuff. |
The Sims 4 Bundle: City Living | PC: | City Living, Dine Out, and Bowling Night Stuff. |
Console:
| City Living, Vampires, and Vintage Glamour Stuff. | |
The Sims 4 Bundle: Cats & Dogs | Console: | Cats & Dogs, Parenthood, and Toddler Stuff. |
The Sims 4 Bundle: Seasons | Console:
| Seasons, Jungle Adventure, and Spooky Stuff. |
The Sims 4 Back to School Bundle | Console: | Get Together, Romantic Garden Stuff, Bowling Night Stuff, and Fitness Stuff. |
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